Kent house fire: Neighbours battled blaze in Hamstreet
Neighbours in a Kent village fought to enter a burning home but were forced back by intense flames. Six fire engines are at the scene. Read the latest updates.
Neighbours in a Kent village fought to enter a burning home but were forced back by intense flames. Six fire engines are at the scene. Read the latest updates.
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Four people were rescued and 36 evacuated after a fire at a King's Cross hotel. The blaze, caused by smoking materials, was brought under control by London Fire Brigade. Read the full report.
A huge fire has gutted an amusement arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields. Police are treating it as the second suspected arson at the site in a month. Read the latest updates.
Three people are unaccounted for after a tragic Boxing Day house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud. One person was taken to hospital. Police and fire services are investigating.
A man has died following a fire at a flat in Darndale Close, Walthamstow. The London Fire Brigade is investigating the cause of the blaze.
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A man and his dog have died after a fire broke out in a Fife apartment in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Police and fire services are investigating the tragic incident.
A quick-thinking neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just a week before Christmas. The family lost everything.
A heroic neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just days before Christmas. The family lost everything.
A significant fire involving several lorries and trailers is burning near Methil Harbour, Fife. Seven fire crews are tackling the blaze. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
Liam Payne's sister Ruth Gibbins shares emotional grief over brother's death and demolition of their old school. Read her poignant tribute and memories.
Angela Rayner is writing a memoir detailing her journey from poverty to Deputy PM and her resignation over a stamp duty row. The book, set for 2026, fuels talk of a future Labour leadership challenge.
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Author Raynor Winn rejects new allegations she stole money from relatives, calling them a 'false narrative'. The claims follow scrutiny over her bestselling memoir, The Salt Path.
Over 40 firefighters are tackling a major fire on Lord Street in North Woolwich. Residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut. Follow for live updates.
A woman and a child have died in a devastating house fire in County Offaly. An investigation is underway as emergency services respond to the tragedy.
Gardai launch murder investigation after a woman and young boy die in a house fire in Edenderry. A second woman is in hospital with serious injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa, India, has claimed 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze, caused by a gas cylinder explosion, trapped victims in a narrow exit. Read the latest updates.
At least 25 people have died in a major fire at a nightclub in Goa, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences as an official inquiry is launched. Read the latest updates.
At least 23 people have died in a devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa, India. The state's chief minister has ordered an urgent inquiry into the tragedy. Read the latest updates.
At least 23 people have died in a major fire at a nightclub in Arpora, Goa. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has ordered an inquiry into the cause and safety compliance.
Radio legend Tony Blackburn, 82, confesses to cheating on first wife Tessa Wyatt with neighbour Rebecca Sayce. He reveals the affair was uncovered through his own autobiography. Read the full story.
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A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
The death toll from Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court apartment fire has climbed to 146 with 100 people missing. Authorities investigate fire safety failures as public anger grows.
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire reaches 146 as investigators continue searching burned buildings. 100 people remain unaccounted for in city's deadliest blaze in 75 years.
The death toll from the Wang Fuk Court apartment fire in Hong Kong has climbed to 146, with 100 people still missing. Investigators face a weeks-long search amid public anger over fire safety.