34 m. ago Multimillionaire couple sue insurers for £1m over fire that 'engulfed' their £2m house and £300k watch collection

Biborka and Charles Bellhouse's £2million home went up in flames on December 29, 2022, with 60 firefighters and eight fire engines rushing to bring the blaze under control.

Economics

3 h. ago Firefighters battle wildfires in Scotland for third day amid ‘danger to life’ warning

There is thought to be a risk to life because the emergency services are struggling to attend other incidents

Events

26 h. ago Huge wildfires continue to rage through Scots countryside as firefighters battle to control blaze

Fire crews have been battling the inferno near to Carrbridge and Dava for two days after the alarm was first raised shortly after 4pm on Saturday.

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50 h. ago Homes evacuated as firefighters battle major blaze in picturesque Scottish village

Four homes were evacuated as firefighters tackled the major blaze.

Events

6 d. ago Boy George mocks JK Rowling as 'a muggle' in latest fiery swipe after trans row

Boy George has issued a fiery response to JK Rowling after he called her a "rich bored bully" as their social media row over trans people continues to rage on

Politics

6 d. ago Shocking satellite images show wildfires ravaging Greek island of Chios as 'state of emergency' declared

It comes after hundreds of firefighters battled to contain the outbreak that has torn through swathes of forest and farmland

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7 d. ago Is it safe to travel to Greece amid wildfires on the island of Chios?

More firefighters have been deployed to battle the ongoing blaze

Events

8 d. ago Major Greece evacuation on holiday island after massive wildfires

More than 100 firefighters have been battling a large wildfire, with emergency services ordering the evacuation of a dozen areas

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8 d. ago Huge wildfire tearing through Greek island after three blazes combine

Authorities have said climate change has been fuelling bigger and more frequent blazes

Events

1 week ago Town centre self storage unit will be knocked down following devastating fire

Firefighters have been battling the blaze in Middleton for three days

Events

1 week ago Six casualties as Edinburgh firefighters battle huge blaze in block of flats

Footage from the scene shows the area taped off as around 25 firefighters tackled the blaze.

Events

1 week ago Flames tear through Edinburgh flat as dozens of firefighters battle blaze

Terrifying footage shows a firefighter being elevated up to the third floor while battling the ferocious blaze which had engulfed a flat.

Events

1 week ago Roof of Middleton storage unit COLLAPSES as major fire burns for second day

Firefighters are determinedly continuing to battle the flames as smoke pours from the building

Events

1 week ago Police probe illegal gold panning in Scottish countryside as it 'impacts on fish spawns'

Officers in Tayside are looking into the reports of illegal gold panning in the area, which has been carried out without the relevant licence and could endanger fish spawns.

Events

1 week ago Firefighters battle huge blaze at recycling centre in Stormy Down for several hours

Residents were told to keep their windows and doors closed due to the fire

Events

1 week ago Road closures to remain in place throughout night due to Greater Manchester blaze

Firefighters are still working to bring the blaze under control

Politics

2 w. ago Cost of rural crime in Scotland falls by a third as countryside unites to tackle organised and serious crime, NFU Mutual reveals

The cost of rural crime in Scotland fell by 33% to an estimated £1.2m in 2024, highlighting the positive effects of co-ordinated action against organised and serious crime in the countryside, new figures from NFU Mutual reveal.

Events

2 w. ago The Scottish countryside 'hideaway' cottage retreat you can book for half price

One guest praised the accommodation as "stunning".

Politics

2 w. ago Car bursts into flames on M8 as firefighters battle to control blaze

Images from the scene show ferocious flames engulfing the car and huge plumes of thick black smoke towering into the air.

Events

3 w. ago House fire kills father and daughter as another girl fights for her life

Firefighters battled the blaze at a Russell Close property which has resulted in the deaths of a dad and his daughter.

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