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Abandoned Bradford building collapses at 7:30am

An abandoned building in Bradford collapsed, sending a huge dust cloud over Dale Street. Emergency services are on scene. No injuries reported. Read the full eyewitness account.

Man charged with arson after Thanksgiving fire

A 21-year-old man in Illinois has been charged with aggravated arson after allegedly setting his family home on fire following a Thanksgiving dinner argument. Read the full story.

Hong Kong mourns 128 killed in deadly apartment fire

Hong Kong begins three days of mourning after a devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court kills 128. Families search for 200 missing as investigation into the city's deadliest blaze in decades continues.

Hong Kong fire kills 55, police cite negligence

A devastating fire in Hong Kong residential towers claims at least 55 lives, with hundreds missing. Police blame construction firm's gross negligence. Support rallies for survivors.

Hong Kong fire kills 65, hundreds missing in tower blaze

At least 65 people died and 270 remain missing after a devastating fire swept through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex. Emergency shelters established for evacuated residents as investigation continues.

Hong Kong Fire: Dozens Dead, Hundreds Missing

A devastating fire at a Hong Kong housing complex has left at least 40 dead and hundreds missing. Authorities confirm multiple arrests as rescue operations continue.

Four dead in Hong Kong high-rise fire

A massive fire at the Wang Fuk Court estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has claimed four lives, with several residents still trapped. Read the latest updates on the emergency response.

Major Fire at Historic Bury Building

A huge fire engulfed a Grade II listed building on The Rock in Bury town centre. Four fire engines battled the blaze, with bricks falling from the structure. Read the latest updates.

Family learns traditional lime pointing techniques

A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of lime mortar while repairing their historic home. Learn how traditional methods protect heritage buildings and why lime outperforms modern cement.

Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire

A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.

Premier Nationwide Building Society Shuts Down

Exclusive: Premier Nationwide Building Society ceases operations, leaving customers seeking alternative banking solutions. Full details on the closure and consumer guidance.

Two dead, five injured in Los Angeles house fire

A devastating house fire in Sunland, Los Angeles has resulted in multiple casualties with emergency services responding to the deadly incident that has left the community in shock.

22-year-old dies after falling from Florida rooftop bar

A young man's night out ended in tragedy when he fell from a 13th-floor rooftop bar in Tampa, Florida. The 22-year-old victim slipped while attempting to jump to an adjacent building, sparking safety concerns.

Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze

A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.

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