9 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

Events

12 h. ago 8 killed and 50 wounded in Chicago over long weekend as Trump plans federal deployment

Eight people were killed and 50 others were wounded over the Labor Day weekend in dozens of shootings in Chicago

Events

22 h. ago Firefighters spend five hours tackling blaze in back of lorry

The blaze involved paper inside a lorry

Events

26 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Jubilee line part suspended between London Bridge and Green Park

Live updates on London’s latest travel news across Tube, railways and roads

Politics

27 h. ago All the Greater Manchester attractions opening for free in September

Dozens of venues are participating in the Heritage Open Days festival

Politics

3 d. ago Fire breaks out at London Square & Blue Spruce Apartments in Clifton Park

Fire breaks out at London Square & Blue Spruce Apartments in Clifton Park  WRGB

Events

3 d. ago Gorillaz joined by special guests as they play Demon Days album in full

The band are playing four shows at the Copper Box Arena on east London’s Olympic Park.

Politics

3 d. ago Firefighter arrested by border agents while tackling blaze was on track for legal status, lawyer says

Two firefighters were arrested this week while battling the Bear Gulch Fire in Washington state

Events

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

Events

4 d. ago Gorillaz kick off run of four London shows with debut album in full

It was the first time the band had performed at their House Of Kong venue in the Copper Box Arena at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Culture

5 d. ago Border agents arrest two firefighters who were tackling an active blaze in Washington

Two firefighters working to control the largest wildfire in Washington state were arrested on Wednesday by immigration officials.

Events

5 d. ago High street bank with more than 2.5m customers cutting opening hours

The Co-operative Bank has confirmed that some of its walk-in branches will lose up to three hours of daily operating time, with more than a dozen locations to shut for an extra day each week

Economics

6 d. ago Former Dominican Republic Embassy Selling as a Luxury Townhouse Near London’s Hyde Park

Former Dominican Republic Embassy Selling as a Luxury Townhouse Near London’s Hyde Park  Mansion Global

Politics

6 d. ago Second World War munitions hamper moorland blaze firefighters

Firefighters, farmers and gamekeepers have been working together to tackle the blaze on the North York Moors.

Events

6 d. ago Beaulieu Park Station: Inside Essex's £218 million project set to improve the commute to London

Commuters don’t have to wait too long now for the opening of Chelmsford’s second railway station

Economics

7 d. ago Major wildfire spreads across North Yorkshire Moors as farmers help tackle blaze and animals evacuated

A major wildfire has begun spreading across the North Yorkshire Moors, with an estimated 2000 acres ablaze.

Events

7 d. ago Holidaymakers are evacuated and roads are closed as blaze rips through moorland

Locals have been able to see smoke for miles, engulfing their homes and villages while emergency services and farmers have been working together to tackle the blaze in Langdale.

Politics

7 d. ago Massive wildfire rages near Scots homes as locals urged to keep windows closed

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a Sunbank Quarry in Lossiemouth. Seven fire appliances are currently at the scene trying to douse flames.

Events

7 d. ago Cheapest Coldplay tickets still available for Wembley – and there are bargains to be had

Coldplay have been wowing crowds at Hull's Craven Park and London's Wembley Stadium over the last couple of weeks. If you missed out on tickets, don't fear, there are still options available

Politics

7 d. ago Poundland 'will run out of money within days' as dozens of shops shut

A judge is set to rule on a plan to save the chain from entering administration

Economics