67 h. ago Moment banned driver ploughs into three police cars and nearly runs over officers in escape bid

Dramatic bodycam footage captured prolific offender Shaheeb Hussain behind the wheel of a VW Scirocco as he tried to evade capture in Birmingham.

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3 d. ago Dedham Vale: the Essex beauty spot offering picture perfect country homes for less than the Cotswolds

You can find your dream country home far more cheaply if you head east to this Essex beauty spot than west in more famous areas like the Cotswolds

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6 d. ago Rio Ferdinand’s hilarious reaction to Manchester United’s dramatic Europa League comeback

Rio Ferdinand’s hilarious reaction to Manchester United’s dramatic Europa League comeback has been captured on camera.

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7 d. ago Warning Scottish ministers risk more wildfires spreading with new muirburn system

Organisations calling for change made the warning in light of the wildfires that have occurred across Scotland

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1 week ago Country pub of the week: the Crooked Billet, Stoke Row — the original gastropub and perhaps the best

The celebrity credentials are impeccable, but it’s the food, wine and picturesque setting that make the Billet one of the country’s most perfect pubs, says David Ellis

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1 week ago 'Extreme' wildfire warning reaches final day in Scotland as rain forecasted

The warning will end on Sunday with light showers forecasted in the afternoon.

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1 week ago Scotland hit by 'extreme' wildfire warning as temperatures soar and blazes erupt across the nation

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have issued a whole of Scotland extreme wildfire warning as the nation is hit by a spate of blazes, with emergency services battling to bring the infernos under control

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1 week ago Wildfires in Scotland LIVE as 'extreme risk' warning issued amid multiple blazes

A warning has been issued for wildfires across the country for over the weekend as authorities struggle to cope with the situation.

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2 w. ago Scotland's wildfire problem could soon be as bad as Spain and Greece

Scientists and fire brigade union chiefs said Scotland must learn lessons from warm, wildfire-prone countries as climate change intensifies.

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2 w. ago Scotland's wildfires captured in dramatic pictures as country experiences hottest day of the year

Temperatures reached 22.7C at Aboyne in Aberdeenshire on Thursday - beating the previous high of 20.9C recorded at Tyndrum on Tuesday.

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2 w. ago Extreme wildfire warning declared for Scotland as two blazes break out on hottest day

Two separate blazes are being tackled by firefighters across Scotland

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2 w. ago Scotland's wildfire 'extreme risk' warning extended as crews continue to tackle blazes

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Scottish Wildlife Forum have extended their 'extreme risk' warning over wildfires across Scotland in to the weekend.

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2 w. ago China turning blind eye to its citizens fighting in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s president says at least 155 fighters have been uncovered, and that Russia is recruiting via social mediaVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is aware of at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia and accused Beijing of turning a blind eye to their recruitment and allowing them to participate in the invasion of his country.Officials released two dossiers naming, and in some cases picturing, Chinese men who were said to have signed up, though Ukraine did not suggest this meant Beijing was seeking to enter the war alongside Russia. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Firefighters tackle another wildfire near Bonhill as 'extreme risk' warning remains in place

Firefighters tackled another wildfire near Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire, on Tuesday as an 'extreme risk' warning for more wildfires across Scotland on Thursday remains in place.

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2 w. ago Moment Elon Musk dramatically quits gaming livestream after troll comments flooded in

Video footage has captured the moment Elon Musk dramatically quit his gaming livestream after hundreds of troll comments with hate messages came flooding in.

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2 w. ago Wildfire warning is extended across Scotland as 'extreme risk' warning issued

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Wildlife Forum have issued a joint warning of an "extreme risk" for wildfires across Scotland on Thursday.

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2 w. ago Moment dog walker is nearly dragged to his death and cyclist stares down oncoming train revealed in level crossing near misses

The incidents were part of several dramatic near-misses captured at the Clapping Lane crossing, near Goring-by-Sea in West Sussex.

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2 w. ago Wildfires Scotland: How bad are the wildfires in Scotland and why do they start?

Firefighters have said some people are still unaware wildfires happen in Scotland, despite them happening each year

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2 w. ago Nearly 100 outdoor blazes hit Scotland over weekend amid extreme wildfire warning

"Wildfires have the potential to burn for days, as we’ve seen this week in Dumfries and Galloway... we are asking the public to exercise extreme caution."

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2 w. ago Wildfires Scotland: Helicopters 'water bomb' massive Galloway fire as major progress update issued

Helicopters have been deployed to ‘water bomb’ the wildfire in the Galloway Forest Park

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