27 m. ago Central London fire: Huge inferno breaks out at electrical substation

Flames and billowing clouds of dark smoke were seen soaring into the sky from Victoria Passage in Aberdeen Place near Paddington, Westminster this morning.

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29 m. ago Huge fire breaks out at central London substation as residents told to keep windows closed

Black smoke and flames were seen erupting in rush hour today near Warwick Avenue

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45 m. ago Rush hour 'explosion' in London sends smoke billowing into sky

Around 10 firefighters are said to be on scene battling the flames.

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46 m. ago Huge fire erupts at electrical substation in west London as smoke billows into the sky

Fire crews were called to the scene at Victoria Passage, NW8, at 5.29am

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50 m. ago Huge fire engulfs electrical substation in London as smoke billows from raging inferno

Huge fire engulfs electrical substation in London as smoke billows from raging inferno  GB News

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57 m. ago Arsenal’s Declan Rice turns sights to winning midfield battle against PSG

Real Madrid could not live with his relentlessness but how will Rice fare against João Neves, Fabián Ruiz and Vitinha?Declan Rice went into Arsenal’s Champions League quarter‑final against Real Madrid knowing it was a chance to go to another level. Rise to the occasion against the kings of Europe and people would see the midfielder in a different light. Remember the boy who was kicked out of Chelsea at 14? The tearful one who travelled across London for a trial at West Ham, went on to captain them to their first trophy in 43 years, and left for £105m? Well, the thing you need to know about him is that he has never been afraid to meet a challenge head on and make people think twice about questioning his talent.So Rice backed himself when he faced Madrid and left Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric and Aurélien Tchouaméni in the shade by producing man-of-the-match displays in both legs. He drove Arsenal on, powering them forward, bending the tie to his will. Madrid, the re...

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61 m. ago Spain and Portugal: What rights do you have to compensation for cancelled flights?

Here are the obligations each airline has, and what you can expect if you experience delays

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61 m. ago London fire LIVE: Huge 'explosion' in St John's Wood with smoke seen for miles

London fire LIVE: Huge 'explosion' in St John's Wood with smoke seen for miles  Daily Express

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61 m. ago 'Explosion' rocks major UK city as flames and black smoke 'erupt' during rush hour

According to London's Fire Brigade, the source of the fire was at an electrical substation on Victoria Passage in Westminster, and it saw 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters descend on the area

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71 m. ago A Deliveroo courier works in Chinatown, London. (Bloomberg News WPNS/Hollie Adams)

A Deliveroo courier works in Chinatown, London. (Bloomberg News WPNS/Hollie Adams)  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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73 m. ago Westminster 'explosion': Chaos as flames and black smoke 'erupt' in city blast during rush hour

100 firefighters and 15 fire engines have been dispatched following a devastating fire at an electrical substation on Victoria Passage in Westminster

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74 m. ago Prince William and Kate Middleton return to Isle of Mull on their wedding anniversary

Today, the couple arrive on the Isle of Mull again on their 14th wedding anniversary for a two day official visit. But, it can be disclosed, it is not their first.

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97 m. ago London travel news LIVE: Passengers face disruption across TfL and National Rail network at rush hour

Passengers taking the Victoria or Central lines may face disruption on

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1 hour ago PSG XI vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League semi

No injury concerns for PSG as they make the trip to north London

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1 hour ago Passport fury as airline staff keep getting 10 year rule wrong at the airport

Once again post-Brexit passport rules are causing confusion for both passengers and airline staffers, resulting in many holidaymakers missing their flights and losing hundreds of pounds.

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2 h. ago Arsenal star sends transfer message to Mikel Arteta with summer verdict

Arsenal frontman Gabriel Martinelli wants to see the biggest names arriving at Arsenal as Mikel Arteta considers his summer signings with Nico Williams on the club's radar

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2 h. ago Where to sweat it out in Tampere, Finland — the sauna capital of the world

London might be in the grips of a social sauna boom, but if you want to visit their birthplace, Arielle Domb has your guide to the best in Tampere

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2 h. ago Rumor Roundup: Liv Morgan plans, NXT call ups, WrestleMania in London, more!

Rumor Roundup: Liv Morgan plans, NXT call ups, WrestleMania in London, more!  Cageside Seats

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3 h. ago Spain and Portugal scramble to restore electricity after a still

Officials in Spain and Portugal are racing to restore electricity after a huge power outage that grounded flights, paralyzed metro systems, disrupted mobile communications and shut down ATMs, upending the lives of tens of millions of people and turning airports and train stations into campgrounds for stranded travelers

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3 h. ago Disgruntled French workers encouraged to arrive late in protest over pension age rise

Artists created an AI ‘minister of latecomers’, who encourages people to compensate for years lost, and a tool calculating exactly how late to turn upChanges to France’s pension system have been a hot potato for French presidents for decades, bringing disgruntled people on to the streets, leading to civil unrest and nationwide strikes that have brought the country to a standstill.Two years ago, in the face of bitter opposition, Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, passed a law raising the general retirement age from 62 to 64 and the issue appeared to have been put to bed. Continue reading...

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