19 h. ago 'Dwarf' wall just two bricks high is at centre of extraordinary planning row between developer and businessman who is trying to stop them knocking it down

Lioncourt Homes, which is building a 70-home estate in Hempsted, Gloucester, says it needs to rip down the wall - which is barely 20cm tall - to create an emergency access route.

Events

39 h. ago Worksop blast: 'I smelled gas three days before explosion ripped homes apart'

Nottinghamshire Police confirmed on Sunday that the gas blast killed one man, with residents of John Street in Worksop saying they feared other shockwaves might follow

Society

43 h. ago Worksop gas blast: 'Almighty bang' terrified residents with 'five houses hit'

Locals waking up to the aftermath of a suspected gas explosion in Worksop have told how the blast "well damaged" five homes after ripping through a quiet street on Saturday

Events

1 week ago Schoolgirl, 13, killed in devastating house fire had only moved back into home months earlier after separate blaze

Layla Allen - who is pictured for the first time today - died after the blaze ripped through her home on the Merseyside shortly before midnight on Wednesday on Merseyside.

Events

1 week ago CrossFit fan nearly died of 'ripping in chest' days after hospital sent her home

Marie-Anne August first fell ill during a workout at a gym but says doctors sent her home

Events

1 week ago Severe storms and tornadoes rip across US south and midwest, killing one person

Rare tornado emergency declared in Arkansas city as homes ripped apart and warnings issued in multiple statesViolent storms and tornadoes have torn across the US south and midwest, killing at least one person and downing power lines and trees, smashing homes and upturning cars across multiple states.Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi on Wednesday evening. In Arkansas, the National Weather Service told residents: “This is a life threatening situation. Seek shelter now.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Severe storms and tornadoes rip across US south and midwest, killing at least one person

Rare tornado emergency declared in Arkansas city as homes ripped apart and warnings issued in multiple statesViolent storms and tornadoes have torn across the US south and midwest, killing at least one person and downing power lines and trees, smashing homes and upturning cars across multiple states.Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi on Wednesday evening. In Arkansas, the National Weather Service told residents: “This is a life threatening situation. Seek shelter now.” Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Violent storms cut through the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing 1 person

Violent storms have cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes

Events

2 w. ago Three dead and police injured after fire rips through Kettering home

Northamptonshire Police launch investigation into cause of blaze in Rushton on Friday night

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2 w. ago Kettering house fire leaves three dead and three police officers injured

Three people have tragically died and three police officers have been left injured after a huge blaze ripped through a home near Kettering, in Northamptonshire, on Friday night

Events

3 w. ago Huge fire rips through Scots building as neighbouring homes evacuated

Firefighters are currently at the scene.

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3 w. ago My teacher threatened to rip my teeth out after raping me. But I blocked the memory until a surprising moment changed everything, reveals AMY GRIFFIN

After Amy Griffin narrowly lost a school election aged 12, one of her favourite teachers, Mr Mason, stopped her in the hallway. 'You're the real leader of this school', he reassured her.

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3 w. ago My teacher threatened to rip my teeth out after raping me aged 12. But I blocked the memory until a surprising moment changed everything, reveals AMY GRIFFIN

After Amy Griffin narrowly lost a school election aged 12, one of her favourite teachers, Mr Mason, stopped her in the hallway. 'You're the real leader of this school', he reassured her.

Events

3 w. ago London leaver: 'I think we are better people in North Yorkshire'

When Jessica Lorimer’s doctor sat her down and told her that she was suffering from multiple sclerosis her life changed forever. Not only would she have to cope with the multiple symptoms of the chronic disease, but she would also have to rethink her lifestyle completely.

Politics

3 w. ago The Tell by Amy Griffin: 'If you tell anyone I'll rip your teeth out'

That's what Amy Griffin's teacher told her after he raped her when she was just 12. It was only in therapy that she remembered the horrific act she'd buried for over 30 years

Politics