4 h. ago Severe storms and tornadoes hit US south and midwest, killing at least seven

White House approves Tennessee’s state of emergency request as further fatalities expected to be confirmedViolent storms and tornadoes have torn across the US south and midwest, killing at least seven people and downing power lines and trees, smashing homes, and upturning cars across multiple states.The outbreak of storms and tornadoes has resulted in at least seven deaths in Tennessee and Missouri, with further fatalities expected to be confirmed. One of the victims has been named: a 68-year-old man called Garry Moore who was a fire chief in Cape Girardeau county, Missouri. At least a dozen injuries have also been reported from the storms. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Severe storms and tornadoes rip across US south and midwest, killing at least seven

White House approves Tennessee’s state of emergency request as further fatalities expected to be confirmedViolent storms and tornadoes have torn across the US south and midwest, killing at least seven people and downing power lines and trees, smashing homes, and upturning cars across multiple states.The outbreak of storms and tornadoes has resulted in at least seven deaths in Tennessee and Missouri, with further fatalities expected to be confirmed. One of the victims has been named: a 68-year-old man called Garry Moore who was a fire chief in Cape Girardeau county, Missouri. At least a dozen injuries have also been reported from the storms. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Bizarre trend for mothers shaming their own filthy council houses on TikTok with one admitting she even referred herself to social services

A bizarre trend has emerged online, with UK- based mothers shaming their own filthy houses in a bid to increase their number of TikTok followers and advocate for 'messy' living.

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64 h. ago SNP Government told to 'think the unthinkable' to finally end 'brutal housing emergency'

Shelter Scotland asked whether the public would tolerate closing libraries if it meant all children were guaranteed a secure place to live.

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3 d. ago River Thames missing girl: Youngster, 11, 'had been paddling' in water on day off school

The missing girl entered the river close to Barge House Causeway, near London City Airport on Monday afternoon and emergency services, including Metropolitan Police, launched a "large-scale response"

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3 d. ago Emergency services rush to scene after fire breaks out at house

Three fire engines responded

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4 d. ago Emergency law 'will be pushed through the Commons' in a desperate attempt to block 'two

Shabana Mahmood will seek to 'surgically block' new Sentencing Council guidelines which give minorities special treatment in the courts.

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7 d. ago Private landlord scheme is helping fight Edinburgh housing crisis: Major benefits for owners who sign up

The City of Edinburgh Council’s Private Sector Leasing (PSL) scheme is an initiative to create much-needed emergency housing while providing landlords with guaranteed, long-term rental income.

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8 d. ago Stockpile 72 hours of supplies in case of disaster or attack, EU tells citizens

Bloc’s first preparedness strategy urges people to prepare for floods, fires, pandemics or military strikesPeople in the EU are being advised to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 hours as part of a European strategy that aims to increase readiness for catastrophic floods and fires, pandemics and military attacks.Outlining its first preparedness strategy, the European Commission said it wanted to encourage citizens to take “proactive measures to prepare for crises, such as developing household emergency plans and stockpiling essential supplies”. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Person taken to hospital after house fire sees emergency services descend on Greater Manchester street

Firefighters remain at the scene

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9 d. ago Benefit cuts 'will have zero financial impact on Scottish Government', says Ian Murray

The Scottish Secretary said the SNP Government had been told that the welfare reforms would not result in its budget being cut.

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9 d. ago SNP 'asleep at the wheel' as housebuilding in Scotland drops amid national housing emergency

The Scottish Government declared a housing emergency last year but the number of new homes completed continues to decline.

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2 w. ago DWP support worth up to £812 to help claimants buy clothes, food and more

The money from both payments is paid to you by the DWP and is intended to be used for emergencies such as paying for essential household items like fridges and washing machines, clothes and footwear, and maternity or funeral costs

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2 w. ago France sends 'survival manual' to citizens in case of war as Europe goes it alone

The 20-page booklet will be sent to households across France, offering guidance on how to respond to emergencies such as armed conflict, natural disasters, industrial accidents, or a nuclear leak

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2 w. ago SNP Government told to apologise over 'failure' to carry out safeguarding review despite pledge 5 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: Alex Cole-Hamillton warned "nobody else is allowed to be alone with children or vulnerable adults without a basic check being done first".

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2 w. ago The Strand crash LIVE: Van hits pedestrians near Somerset House as emergency services rush to scene

Police and paramedics scrambled to the scene on the junction with Melbourne Place, Aldwych just after 12pm on Tuesday

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2 w. ago Overflowing prisons trigger emergency measure to house inmates in police cells

Justice secretary triggers Operation Safeguard to use police cells for prisoners overnight

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2 w. ago Moment block of flats goes up in flames and dozens forced to flee for their lives after 'dangerous' arsonist living there set fire to sofa

Emergency services were called to Eccleston House in Bristol in the early hours of October 20 2022 after flames were seen licking the outside of the building from the street.

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3 w. ago Nine people rescued from horror house blaze as huge emergency response scrambled to street

Police, fire crews and paramedics were called to the scene in north Manchester

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3 w. ago Emergency services arrive at Houses of Parliament as man climbs Big Ben with Palestinian flag

Footage shows police and fire brigade responding for over eight hours to an incident at the Palace of Westminster where a man climbed the Elizabeth Tower, home to Big Ben, while holding a Palestinian flag. (8 March)

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