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Sewer work to close Edinburgh city centre road for three months

The utility company said work on a 130-year-old cast-iron main alongside other modernisation improvements was "complex but essential". It means commuters travelling into the centre of Edinburgh from the east of the city…

Smoke seen across London and part of A13 road closed after fire breaks out

The huge fire erupted at the building in Barking this afternoon, with smoke visible for miles around, including on the other side of the River Thames . A chunk of the A13 has closed following the fire right next to it on…

Family almost miss £1m lotto win after ignoring calls

Jefferson, his wife and their four children set up the syndicate in July 2025 to celebrate his birthday. "Knowing the family has opportunities we have never imagined before is the best feeling in the world," Jefferson…

Tube sex 'monster' Simon Levy who killed two women in London jailed for rest of his life

Read our privacy notice . Predatory sex attacker Simon Levy who targeted victims on the Tube was jailed for the rest of his life for murdering two women and raping a third after being left free to kill. A string of…

Drones to hunt for unexploded Second World War bombs exposed by wildfire

The conservation charity is warning people to stay away from the “dangerous” area, with all public rights of access currently suspended. More than 100 hectares of heathland habitat have been destroyed by fire at the…

Andy Burnham urges shoppers to avoid disposable BBQs amid wildfires – buy these barbecues instead

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Drones to hunt for unexploded Second World War bombs exposed by wildfire

A general view of the aftermath from the wildfire at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk (Justin Minns/National Trust/PA) PA Media The National Trust is to carry out a drone survey of the fire-damaged Dunwich Heath amid fears that…

Four men guilty of killing dad who was kidnapped, tortured and set on fire

The 45-year-old was abducted from his home in Raleigh Close, Handsworth, in March 2019 by men posing as INTERPOL officers, a court heard. From there, he was bundled into a white Peugeot van and driven to Liverpool, where…

Jasper Carrott ‘so proud’ of daughter Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis

The Office star, 53, revealed her condition on Tuesday, saying she “doesn’t know how long she has left”. In a statement to the Press Association , Carrott, 81, whose real name is Robert Davis, said: “This is a very…

The UK towns at risk of running out of water within six weeks

The firm hasn’t yet asked the Government to allow it to introduce further restrictions, but it remains an option if the situation deteriorates. Bournemouth Water this week also asked customers to reduce their water usage…