67 h. ago Hasting Half Marathon at risk after chemicals 'posing threat to life' found at house

Organisers are due to make a decision on whether the half marathon race can go ahead on Saturday afternoon – with road closures for a major police incident still in place

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69 h. ago Nine road closures hit M4 and major routes as drivers warned

There could be a number of potential disruptions you should try and avoid this weekend - here are the details we know so far

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3 d. ago Moment lorry carrying electrical equipment bursts into flames causing traffic chaos on major road

Dramatic footage posted on X (formerly Twitter ) shows billowing smoke from behind a bridge on the A406 as fire engines are seen attempting to tackle the blaze.

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4 d. ago Horror moment lorry crashes after 'crossing M60 and hitting six vehicles'

At least five people were left injured in the major crash

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4 d. ago First picture of pensioner killed following collision with HGV on major Scots road

Police enquiries into the incident are still ongoing.

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4 d. ago Section of major Dumfries and Galloway road set for full weekend closure for resurfacing

A series of overnight closures are also planned for the A75 at Drummore Roundabout.

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4 d. ago Bin strikes spark chaos in Birmingham: Moment desperate residents swarm a bin lorry in bid to offload their rotting waste in city plagued by 'rats the size of cats'

A rubbish collection in Birmingham descended into chaos as rubbish-laden residents swarmed a bin lorry amid ongoing strikes by refuse collectors which have reportedly led to rats the size of cats.

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4 d. ago Boy, 14, fighting for life in hospital after electric scooter crashes into car

Police and paramedics were called to the major collision on Southmoor Road on Wednesday

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6 d. ago Swansea fire: Huge mountain blaze seen in shock pics with '40ft flames' visible for miles

One Swansea local said he "could see the sky lighting up orange and then saw the flames", as dramatic photos show the orange glow caused by the huge fire this evening

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6 d. ago BBC Antiques Road Trip tell fans 'don't worry' as they share major show update

Antiques Road Trip is set to return to TV screens later this year, following the end of series 30

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6 d. ago Zara McDermott's teary apology to Sam Thompson over 'disgusting behaviour'

Love Island star Zara dated fellow reality star Sam Thompson for five years before their recent split - but their romance hit a major road bump back in 2020 with Zara issuing a publicly apology

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7 d. ago Man seriously injured in crash involving lorry on major Greater Manchester road

Emergency services were called on Monday afternoon

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8 d. ago 59 killed and more than 100 injured in North Macedonia nightclub fire

Interior minister says blaze at pop concert in eastern town of Kočani probably caused by pyrotechnicsFifty-nine people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a fire that broke out in a nightclub in North Macedonia early on Sunday.The blaze in the small eastern town of Kočani is thought to have erupted when special-effect pyrotechnics caused the roof of the Pulse nightclub to go up in flames. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Building goes up in flames after 'dangerous' man set fire to sofa

Shocking footage shows the moment a block of flats goes up in flames causing £450,000 damage after a 'dangerous' man set fire to a sofa in Bristol.

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9 d. ago ‘They lock us in like sheep’: new Israeli checkpoints and barriers raise fears in the West Bank

Israel’s iron gates and roadblocks are cutting off communities from major transport routes, disrupting work, education and aid suppliesThe road to Atara from Ramallah winds through the hills and valleys of the occupied W est Bank. To drive the nine miles to the village from the de facto capital of the Palestinian Authority should take about half an hour, despite the potholes and traffic.These days, the taxi drivers waiting for fares on Radio Street in the north of the city shrug when asked when they will arrive at their destination. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Drivers warned of M4 and other major road and lane closures in Wales today

There are a number of potential disruptions you should avoid in order to keep your day running smoothly - here are the details of every one we know about so far

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1 week ago Car and tram involved in crash on major road as emergency services respond

The road is currently blocked and trams suspended

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1 week ago Major road closed after fire breaks out at Glasgow café as fire crews race to scene

Emergency services were called to Mi Chaii on Victoria Road in Govanhill after the alarm was raised at around 5.52pm on Wednesday.

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1 week ago Russian captain was in charge of cargo ship which crashed into oil tanker carrying US jet fuel as vessel's failed steering tests are exposed

MV Solong punched through the hull of the American-flagged Stena Impeccable on Monday, causing both vessels to burst into flames.

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1 week ago Cargo ship which crashed into oil tanker carrying US jet fuel failed steering tests and was captained by a Russian

MV Solong punched through the hull of the American-flagged Stena Impeccable on Monday, causing both vessels to burst into flames.

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