19 h. ago Puerto Rico hit by total blackout as all electricity wiped out across island

Puerto Rico has been hit by a total blackout after electricity was wiped out across the island. The public is being urged to take precautions to deal with the power shortage in the coming hours

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25 h. ago Public urged to use NHS Lanarkshire’s Minor Injury Units for non

People are encouraged to phone 111 before attending a Minor Injury Unit. Those who do will be given priority over those who walk-in - resulting in quicker treatment.

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3 d. ago Warning as 'unprecedented' number of deadly Asian hornets could 'butcher' UK bees

The public has been urged to "be vigilant everywhere" as experts warn there is a "strong risk" of record-high Asian hornet numbers in 2025

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4 d. ago Worksop 'explosion' sees emergency services rush to street as building 'destroyed'

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of an "explosion" at a property in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, and are urging members of the public to avoid the area

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5 d. ago Wildfire still burning on Scottish island with helicopter due at scene

The public have been urged to stay away from the area.

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6 d. ago Firefighters continue to tackle Arran wildfire as public urged to avoid area

Emergency services remain on the scene of a large grass fire on the Isle of Arran which broke out on Thursday afternoon.

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6 d. ago Benn ‘taking steps’ to ensure ICRIR can investigate Sean Brown murder

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said he is ‘carefully considering’ a recent judgment from the Court of Appeal in Belfast.

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7 d. ago Public urged to stay away from vast area of Wales badly damaged by huge fires

The incident is one of several that firefighters in Wales have had to deal with this week

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8 d. ago Two dead after horror plane crashes on racetrack before police issue stern warning

Police rushed to the scene in Darley Moor, Derbyshire, after a plane collided with racetrack - authorities have now urged the public to steer clear of the area as they launch an investigation

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8 d. ago Ashbourne plane crash: Two dead after aircraft crash lands at race track as public told stay away

Derbyshire Police confirmed two men died following the horror plane crash, and said emergency services remain at the scene, while members of the public were also urged to avoid the area

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8 d. ago PM urged to ‘do the right thing’ and order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

The GAA official was abducted and murdered by loyalists in Co Londonderry in 1997

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1 week ago Helicopter called in to tackle major Scots wildfire as cops issue safety warnings

Emergency services were first alerted at 11.50pm on Friday to a blaze in the Glen Trool area, with police urging the public to stay away from the area

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1 week ago Brits warned as 'aggressive' XL bully on the loose after escaping police gunfire

South Yorkshire Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public to be vigilant after the dog became loose in the Hillfoot area of Sheffield following a firearms discharge

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1 week ago 'Aggressive' XL Bully on the loose in Sheffield after being shot at by police and escaping

The 'aggressive' XL Bully is on the loose in Sheffield after being shot and fleeing from police - members of the public have been urged not to approach the dog

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2 w. ago Government failure to order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder ‘cannot stand’

The GAA official was murdered in 1997 by loyalists.

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2 w. ago Amber wildfire warning issued for most of England as temperatures hit 22C

The Met Office has issued an amber wildfire warning for large parts of the UK as temperatures are set to soar to over 20C this week, with fire services urging the public to take care

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3 w. ago Government urged to seek new funding models for London’s public transport

Government urged to seek new funding models for London’s public transport  ianVisits

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3 w. ago Prison van escapee spotted across Greater Manchester after three days on the loose

A man who escaped a prison van while on his way to Lancaster Magistrates Court has been spotted across the region, with police urging the public to help them locate missing Jamie Cooper

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