1 hour ago Scottish Cup draw LIVE as Celtic, Hearts and Aberdeen patiently wait for either Livingston or St Johnstone

Fans are dreaming of watching their side lift the famous old trophy in the season showpiece later this year

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4 h. ago One person in hospital but all crew accounted for after North Sea ships collide, says local MP – live

Graham Stuart says other 36 mariners across both crews are ‘safe and accounted for’Full story: UK coastguard scrambled after ship collisionTransport secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed concern about the collision and thanked emergency workers who are dealing with the situation.The Labour MP for Swindon South said “I’m concerned to hear of the collision between two vessels in the North Sea this morning and am liaising with officials and HM Coastguard as the situation develops. I want to thank all emergency service workers involved for their continued efforts in responding to the incident.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi as Ukraine expected to push for air and sea ceasefire during US talks – Europe live

Ukrainian president will be holding talks with Mohammed bin SalmanThe UK rejected Russian allegations that two British diplomats were suspected of carrying out espionage activities (9:04) as “malicious and baseless,” saying it is not the first time Russia made similar accusations.Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris this weekend, seizing the last opportunity to enjoy Europe’s largest temple of modern and contemporary art before it closes its doors for a five-year overhaul. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago North Sea tanker crash latest: Oil ship bursts into ‘massive fireball’ after colliding with cargo vessel

HM Coastguard say a rescue helicopter and multiple lifeboats have been deployed after MV Solong collides with US-flagged Stena Immaculate

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6 h. ago North Sea collision latest: Dozens of casualties after ‘massive fireball’ rips through Stena Immaculate tanker

HM Coastguard say a rescue helicopter, multiple lifeboats and a fixed wing aircraft have been deployed after MV Solong collides with Stena Immaculate

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7 h. ago LIVE M6 traffic as crash forces motorway to shut and drivers told 'find alternative route'

Queues are forming

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7 h. ago Commonwealth day 2025 – Follow live as royals gather at Westminster Abbey for service

Follow for the latest updates on the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey

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7 h. ago North Sea collision latest: Coastguard scrambled and oil tanker on fire after colliding with cargo vessel

HM Coastguard say a rescue helicopter, multiple lifeboats and a fixed wing aircraft have been deployed after MV Solong collides into Stena Immaculate

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7 h. ago Coastguard providing emergency response after collision between oil tanker and cargo vessel in North Sea – live

Coastguard rescue helicopter and fixed wing aircraft scrambled alongside lifeboats and nearby vessels with fire-fighting capabilityFull story: UK coastguard scrambled after ship collisionHere is a video clip which appears to show the aftermath of the collision between the Stena Immaculate and the Solong off the coast of East Yorkshire. Marine tracking appears to show that the Solong, en route to Rotterdam, struck the Stena Immaculate, which was at anchor. It is likely that between them the two vessels had about 40 members of crew.Television images from the BBC have shown at least one vessel ablaze with clouds of black smoke billowing into the air. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago People who live near pylons will save hundreds of pounds a year on energy bills

Households near energy pylons will save up to £2,500 over 10 years as the government hopes to encourage homegrown energy

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8 h. ago North Sea – live updates: Oil tanker on fire after collision with cargo vessel off East Yorkshire coast

HM Coastguard say a rescue helicopter, multiple lifeboats and a fixed wing aicraft have been deployed

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8 h. ago LIVE: Oil tanker and cargo ship 'on fire' after collision in the North Sea

The incident happened off the coast of East Yorkshire on Monday morning

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9 h. ago Coastguard providing emergency response after reports of collision between oil tanker and cargo vessel in North Sea – live

Coastguard rescue helicopter and fixed wing aircraft scrambled alongside lifeboats and nearby vessels with fire-fighting capabilityFull story: UK coastguard scrambled after reports of collisionBritain’s coastguard is responding to reports of a collision between a tanker and cargo vessel off England’s northeastern coast, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said.“A Coastguard Rescue Helicopter from Humberside was called, alongside lifeboats from Skegness, Bridlington, Maplethorpe and Cleethorpes, an HM Coastguard fixed wing aircraft, and nearby vessels with fire-fighting capability. The incident remains ongoing,” the agency said in a statement. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Wales press conference LIVE as injury update issued ahead of England finale

The game against England will be Matt Sherratt's final game in charge of Wales.

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11 h. ago Lorraine Kelly apologises for swearing live on air and throwing GMB into chaos

Good Morning Britain was thrown into chaos as Lorraine Kelly swore live on air during her weekly chat with Susanna Reid and Ed Balls as she spoke about a TV guest appearing on her show

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11 h. ago Lions squad to be announced live by Welshman in front of thousands of fans inside arena

The British and Irish Lions will tour Australia this summer

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13 h. ago Dad given a year to live after he started seeing bubbles in the floor

David and Kirby planned their wedding in weeks after being given the prognosis

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14 h. ago M60 LIVE traffic updates as drivers face 'severe' delays after crash

Commuters are facing delays on the M60 and M61 this morning

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24 h. ago Dad, 41, told he has a year to live after hallucinating bubbles in the floor

David Phillips, 41, has been given just 12 to 14 months to live following a heartbreaking diagnosis

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25 h. ago Lancaster Airport plane crash LIVE: Aircraft smashes into Manheim Township leaving at least 5 injured

Emergency services, including several ambulances, are at the scene of the incident in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania - with photos and videos shared showing a crashed jet fully engulfed by fire

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