18 h. ago  Crucial motorway to shut in both directions all weekend sparking chaos for 100,000s of drivers

A VITAL motorway is set to close this weekend, sparking chaos for thousands of motorists. The major road will be shut for the entire weekend, to allow for construction of a new bridge. The M4 will be closed in both directions between junction 18 (Bath) and junction 19 (M32) from 7pm on Friday, October 24...

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23 h. ago Traffic hell as major motorway and busy road both closed as delays cause chaos

A series of National Highways diversions are in place thanks to two major road closures causing chaos, although one closure is far more fixable than the other . . .

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48 h. ago A2 traffic UPDATES: Major commuter road from Kent to London CLOSED due to lorry fire

Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Kent Police are in attendance to a lorry fire, which has shut a large stretch of the A2 eastbound from Gravesend to the M2 junction

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48 h. ago A2 traffic UPDATES: Huge delays as major commuter road to London CLOSED after lorry fire

Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Kent Police are in attendance to a lorry fire, which has shut a large stretch of the A2 eastbound from Gravesend to the M2 junction

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50 h. ago ‘Inexperienced’ British surfer drowned in wild Melbourne weather alongside friend who jumped in to save him

Two men who died in sea on Wednesday identified as 36-year-old British national and 43-year-old friendFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn “inexperienced” British surfer and a friend who jumped in to save him have been identified as the two men who died in rough waters off a popular pier in Victoria during wild winds on Wednesday.Emergency services were called to Frankston beach in Melbourne’s south-east after reports of two men in trouble in the water about 5pm, as the state was lashed by intense wind gusts. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Emergency services called to crash that shut M60 near Trafford Centre

Severe delays were reported on the motorway as a result of the closure on Wednesday evening

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58 h. ago Young woman tragically found dead at city centre flat is named

Emergency services were called to a street off Oxford Road

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4 d. ago Traffic chaos as major road closed after horror crash as police and ambulance swarm scene

Traffic is at a standstill in a busy area this morning as a major collision between a van and a heavy goods vehicle saw emergency services swarm the chaotic scene

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5 d. ago Glasgow community left 'devastated' after fire rips through church

Emergency services were called to the Christ Apostolic Church on Govan Road at around 1.17am on October 17, following reports of the blaze. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed three appliances to the scene at the height of the fire.

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5 d. ago Woman cut from car as three rushed to hospital following crash

Emergency services were called in the early hours of the morning

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5 d. ago Murder probe as businessman dies in 'home disturbance' weeks after wife's death

Emergency services were called to the home of businessman Nigel Key, 51, following reports of an assault.

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8 d. ago Tributes pour in after 'beautiful and bubbly' mum tragically dies on railway line

A mum was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to Patricroft railway station in Eccles at around 7.50am on Saturday October 11 - tributes have since poured in

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8 d. ago Diane Keaton's cause of death revealed as heartbroken family pay tribute

The star was rushed to hospital after emergency services were called to her home on Saturday.

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9 d. ago Emergency services called to river emergency in Swansea city centre

A large number of police and fire service vehicles were seen near the River Tawe on Tuesday evening

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1 week ago Police issue update on arrests after boy stabbed in machete brawl

Emergency services were called as the violent scenes unfolded on Friday night

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1 week ago A55 traffic: Man dies in horror car crash that closed major road for SEVEN hours

Police confirmed a man has in a single car crash on the A55 in the early hours of the morning and led to the road being closed for about seven hours

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2 w. ago Heartbroken mum's poignant tribute as girl, eight, dies at school

Olivia-Grace Huxter died after emergency services were called to Penrhys Primary School on Wednesday afternoon

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2 w. ago Major Welsh road closure to hit drivers and affect M4 users next week

A section of the dual carriageway will shut for five nights next week with diversions put in place

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2 w. ago Baby boy tragically dies in hospital after being found with serious injuries

The tot was rushed to hospital in a critical state after emergency services were called to a property in Eston, North Yorkshire, on Sunday, October 5.

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2 w. ago Little girl, eight, dies after suffering 'medical episode' at primary school

Emergency services were called to Penrhys Primary School in Ferndale, Rhondda, South Wales just after 2pm yesterday after the pupil fell ill.

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