2 h. ago Gloucester fire LIVE: People warned to avoid area as smoke billows from address

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Smith's recycling centre in Moreton Valence, Gloucestershire, and, due to this, people in the area must close their doors and windows

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12 h. ago Couple face prison after building 'eyesore' log cabin in national park

Local residents claim they warned the pair that they 'couldn't build there'

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29 h. ago Liverpool transfers: Full confirmed list of summer ins and outs as £449m spent

Liverpool took their summer spending to a whopping £449million on deadline day with the £125m signing of Alexander Isak

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39 h. ago Huge Hollywood star trades acting for pulling pints as he volunteers at his local Wiltshire pub

The Swan, in Enford, was forced to close its doors back in June after its owner revealed rising costs had meant it was impossible to stay open.

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3 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: US says strikes ‘cast doubt’ on Russia’s ‘desire for peace’ as Dnipropetrovsk attacked

US diplomat John Kelley tells UN security council Washington could impose sanctions on Moscow if war continues. What we know on day 1,283Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region came under a “massive attack” early on Saturday, the region’s governor said, reporting strikes in Dnipro and Pavlograd. “The region is under a massive attack. Explosions are being heard,” Sergiy Lysak wrote on Telegram, warning residents to take cover. He said overnight Russian strikes killed two people in Dnipropetrovsk, which had been largely spared from intense fighting since Russia’s 2022 invasion. Kyiv acknowledged on Tuesday that Russian troops had entered the region.The United States has warned Russia to move toward peace and meet with Ukraine or face possible sanctions at an emergency meeting of the UN security council called on Friday after missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least 23 people overnight on Thursday. US diplomat John Kelley told the meeting the strikes “cast doubt on the seriousness of Ru...

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4 d. ago Glasgow fire: Residents warned about smoke as huge blaze breaks out at building

Residents, including students, on Benview Street in Glasgow's Ruchill area have been warned about smoke following a blaze at a building, tackled by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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4 d. ago Fourth day without water for Scots homes and businesses hit by pipe fault

Residents were warned not to drink tap water after a pipe fault at Rawburn treatment works, with bottled water hubs set up across the region.

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5 d. ago Newcastle close in on £65m deal set to open door for Alexander Isak's Liverpool transfer

Newcastle have been searching for a striker all summer, missing out on Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko, but now Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade is heading to St James' Park

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6 d. ago Wartime bombs explode as fire rips across Yorkshire moorland

Residents warned to prepare to flee homes as smoke fills air and emergency crews call in back-ups from other areas

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6 d. ago Rogue trader warning issued as scam callers target Stirling residents on their doorsteps

Stirling Council has received reports of rogue traders cold calling at several households across the area, claiming to have connections to the council and offering exterior works at a reduced rate.

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1 week ago Wildfire explodes in California wine country as heatwave scorches US west

Multiple fires have ignited this week with searing heat expected to last days and extend to Pacific north-westMultiple wildfires have ignited across California as the state continues to scorch in a multi-day heatwave that is expected to last through the weekend.The largest this week, named the Pickett fire, exploded in size on Thursday as it burned in a remote area of Napa county, and covered more than 2,100 acres (850 hectares) by Friday morning. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued Thursday for hundreds of residents around Calistoga, a small city in the region known for its wine, as firefighters faced challenging conditions, working through dangerously high temperatures and rugged terrain. The fire’s perimeter is 0% contained. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Very high' wildfire warning issued for Scotland as residents to 'exercise extreme caution'

Fire chiefs have considered the risk for wildfires across the whole country as "very high".

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1 week ago Mystery ‘debris balls’ return to NSW beaches as residents warned to steer clear

Central Coast Council says residents should not touch the balls and avoid beaches where they wash ashoreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDebris balls have again washed up along the New South Wales coast as officials warn residents not to touch the mysterious spherical globules and to avoid beaches where they appear.Central Coast Council said on Thursday the debris balls – which are grey-coloured and about 10mm to 40mm in size – had been found on beaches including at The Entrance, the Grant McBride baths, Blue Bay, Toowoon Bay, North Shelly, Shelly and Blue Lagoon. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Closure of 'beloved' branch of major UK discount retailer confirmed as locals 'heartbroken'

The popular bargain retailer will be closing its Musselburgh store in East Lothian, Scotland, within the next few months - with bosses confirming it will close its doors on January 9, 2026

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1 week ago Hurricane Erin pounds US east coast as residents brace for ‘life

North Carolina anticipates the most brutal surf conditions after storm reportedly rebuilds inner eye wallHurricane Erin’s arrival is being felt all along the east coast, where higher tides and powerful surf have triggered expanded warnings for flooding and tropical storm conditions.Coastal residents are bracing for the possibility of a dangerous storm surge reaching up to 4ft (1.2 metres), along with severe beach erosion. The hurricane is expected to generate “life-threatening” waves ranging from 15-20ft, with North Carolina beaches anticipating the most brutal waves. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Residents warned to close doors and windows after fire at Grade I listed Liverpool building

Residents have been warned to keep doors and windows closed

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2 w. ago Alexander Isak snubbed in Jamie Carragher's next five Liverpool transfer deals after £26m move

Jamie Carragher has again voiced his disapproval of Liverpool potentially signing Alexander Isak by listing five more deals the Reds should focus on getting over the line

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2 w. ago Urgent 'avoid these places' warning issued as 'new Chinese pandemic' virus spreads

The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning on a virus sweeping across China urging residents to be wary as the country braces for a potential pandemic

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2 w. ago 'It is like living in an oven': East London tower block residents warn of scorching flats

“Do not buy these flats” say Leaside Lock residents suffering from sweltering temperatures in their homes during London’s fourth heatwave

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2 w. ago Residents evacuate amid urgent warnings glacial lake will flood city

Record-breaking floodwaters are expected to inundate the state capital

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