18 h. ago Australia news live: woman dead in powerful storm as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

Woman killed by tree branch as NSW SES records more than 800 calls for help. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales State Emergency Services have received over 1400 calls for help and 20 requests for flood rescues after Sydney has been lashed with torrential rain.SES Assistant Commissioner Sonya Alston, speaking to ABC News, says the main areas affected by flash flooding and storm-related incidents are Illawarra, Sydney and the Hunter area.We did have an evacuation at Narrabeen overnight due to the rapid rising waters there and the localised heavy rainfall, so that continues around that. Those particular areas with the weather also moving up north, we’ll see around the north eastern New South Wales experiencing some of that heavy winds, heavy rain and large wind gusts.We’re hoping to see a little bit of relief for the Illawarra area today. But still in that Sydney northern area. So again urging everyone to keep safe, keep inside...

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18 h. ago Police called to smash on same road where four killed in horror crash just six days ago

Emergency services were called to Wigan Road in Bolton today to a collision involving at least two cars this afternoon

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23 h. ago Late sub Callum Wilson hits dramatic last gasp winner just 24 hours after O’Neill confirmed Celtic WON’T sign him

JUST 24 hours after Celtic boss Martin O'Neill distanced himself from signing Callum Wilson. The West Ham striker rose off the bench in stoppage time to fire the Hammers to a vital three points. His timely intervention just SECONDS after coming on gave Nuno Espirito Santo's men's hopes of Premier League survival a shot in...

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29 h. ago Four police officers injured and 14 arrested after ‘violent’ clashes outside Iran’s London embassy

The London Ambulance Service was called to the unrest in South Kensington at 8.45pm

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30 h. ago Man in his 50s falls from historic British castle before being rushed to hospital with arm, chest and ankle injuries

Emergency services rushed to Rochester Castle in Kent at 8.41am after calls that a person was 'falling from height'.

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30 h. ago Forgotten Celtic star set to be handed lifeline as Martin O’Neill reveals new role for summer signing

CELTIC fans would love to see a new big-money signing handed a debut against Auchinleck Talbot. But Martin O’Neill will instead hand a forgotten £5million capture a rare chance to shine in tomorrow’s David-v-Goliath showdown. Michel-Ange Balikwisha was chased for a year before the Hoops eventually prised him from Antwerp in August. Brendan Rodgers talked...

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41 h. ago Major drive to cut phone call waits for tax and driving services under tech plan

CustomerFirst, a new team of experts, will be dedicated to cutting long phone queues, repeated form-filling and endless paperwork that Brits face when dealing with public services

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47 h. ago Cops treating taxi fire as 'wilful' after black cab engulfed by flames in Glasgow

Emergency services were called to Stronend Street in Possilpark, Glasgow, after the alarm was raised at around 2.35pm on Thursday.

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50 h. ago Martin O'Neill sets timeline for Celtic signings as one transfer link dismissed and another move 'hijacked'

Interest in EPL striker downplayed but O’Neill insists new signings are on way

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52 h. ago Martin O'Neill sets timeline for Celtic signings but dismisses one transfer link

Interest in EPL striker downplayed but new signings on way

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53 h. ago Callum Wilson to Celtic transfer addressed by Martin O'Neill as boss reveals next signing timeline

The Hoops are in need of recruits as the look to lift the Scottish Premiership title this term

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54 h. ago Taxi bursts into flames on Scots street as police launch probe

Emergency services were called to Possilpark in Glasgow after the black cab was found ablaze on Thursday afternoon.

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3 d. ago Martin Lewis issues council tax alert to millions after MSE investigation

The MSE founder and his team of experts found that millions may have missed out

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3 d. ago Martin O'Neill's Celtic plea for six signings triggered a British transfer record and now makes stomachs churn

The Irishman has long been appealing for better but as he hopes his latest signing demands pay off

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3 d. ago Brave schoolboy who saved mum's life when she fainted while driving receives top award

Zac, 12, took the wheel, managed to manoeuvre the car to the side of the road and calmly called the emergency services when his mum passed out for nearly eight minutes

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3 d. ago Glasgow street evacuated amid 'hazmat incident' as area cordoned off

Emergency services were called to Killearn Street in Possilpark after the alarm was raised on Wednesday evening.

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3 d. ago Fire crews race to 'well developed' blaze at St Andrews University

Emergency services were called to the new technology building on the North Haugh after the alarm was raised at around 2.25pm on Wednesday.

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5 d. ago Travelodge guests 'shocked' after man in 60s found dead in seaside hotel

Emergency services were called to a Travelodge after reports of a concern for welfare

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5 d. ago Baby dies in hospital five days after incident which saw two people arrested

A baby boy died in hospital five days after emergency services were called to an incident

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5 d. ago Baby dies in hospital after serious incident as two arrested

A baby boy died in hospital five days after emergency services were called to an incident

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