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Gov Backs Centrica to Expand Gas Storage for Energy Security

The UK Government has brokered a landmark agreement with Centrica, owner of British Gas, to reopen the Rough gas storage facility. This strategic move aims to bolster the UK's energy security and stabilise household bills for millions.

Metal Thieves Arrested After House Explosion

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of stealing metal from a vacant property in Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, causing a catastrophic gas explosion that demolished the house and damaged several others.

Bradford Explosion: Police Hunt Man After Gas Blast

A massive explosion, believed to be caused by a gas leak, has destroyed a house in Bradford. One man is in a critical condition and police are urgently searching for another man who was at the property.

Bradford Explosion: Homes Destroyed in Huge Blast

A massive explosion has devastated multiple houses on Kingsdale Drive in Bradford, with emergency services scrambling to rescue residents. One man has been hospitalised with serious injuries.

France Burns: Macron's Reforms Spark Nationwide Fury

France descends into chaos as President Macron's controversial reforms trigger violent nationwide protests. Cities burn, infrastructure is crippled, and the nation faces a severe political crisis. In-depth analysis of the unrest and its implications.

China Secures Massive Siberian Gas Deal With Russia

Exclusive: As Europe weans itself off Russian gas, China secures a monumental energy deal with Siberia's Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, shifting the balance of global energy power and securing a bargain price for decades to come.

Macron in Peril: Faces Impeachment Calls as France Spirals

France is gripped by political turmoil as President Emmanuel Macron faces calls to resign or be impeached following his Prime Minister's shock exit. The nation braces for nationwide strikes and fears of a new 'insurrection'.

Grandfather dies in blast after gas smell reports

A 68-year-old grandfather died in a catastrophic house explosion in Shaw, Greater Manchester. A neighbour's inquest testimony reveals they had reported a persistent smell of gas for weeks prior to the blast, raising serious questions for the gas network p

Swansea man died as house vanished in gas explosion

A public inquest hears harrowing details of the catastrophic gas explosion that completely destroyed a Swansea home, claiming the life of 68-year-old Keith Morris. Investigation into the cause continues.

Daughter of exec killed in explosion gets £70k donations

The daughter of an oil executive who died in a suspected explosion at their £3.5 million home has been overwhelmed by public support, with a fundraising page soaring past £70,000. The tragic incident in Hertfordshire is under investigation by police and f

France Strikes: September Flight & Train Travel Chaos

Travellers heading to France this September are being warned of severe disruption as a massive 'Bloquons Tout' strike is set to cripple the country's transport networks, including flights and rail services.

British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows

A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.

France rejects US advice on tackling antisemitism

French ministers firmly reject US suggestions on tackling antisemitism, asserting the nation's republican model and legal framework are sufficient. The diplomatic stance highlights a deepening transatlantic divide on strategy.

Major Explosion Rocks Louisiana, Forces Evacuations

A major explosion at an industrial facility in Roseland, Louisiana, has triggered a large-scale emergency response and mandatory evacuations. Authorities are investigating the cause as thick, black smoke blankets the area.

Ukrainian Arrested in Italy for Nord Stream Sabotage

In a major breakthrough, German authorities confirm the arrest of a Ukrainian national in Italy suspected of orchestrating the devastating attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, a covert operation that rocked European energy security.

Heroic Staff Save All Pets in NC Vet Clinic Explosion

A massive explosion ripped through a veterinary clinic in North Carolina, but heroic staff ensured no lives were lost after a frantic evacuation of all animals just minutes before the blast. The cause is under investigation.

British Gas owner buys £1.5bn gas terminal

Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, has acquired a £1.5bn gas terminal in a bold move signalling continued reliance on fossil fuels despite the green energy transition.

UK energy firms profit from Europe's gas crisis

British energy firms Centrica and National Grid are poised to benefit from soaring gas prices in Europe, with analysts predicting significant profits amid the ongoing energy crisis.

ExxonMobil strikes major Caribbean gas deal

ExxonMobil secures a pivotal agreement to develop gas fields off Trinidad and Tobago, bolstering energy security in the Caribbean while navigating regional tensions with Venezuela.

Lightning strike causes explosion on SC highway

A powerful lightning strike triggered a massive explosion on a South Carolina highway, sending shockwaves through the area. Witnesses describe the terrifying moment as flames erupted near a gas line.

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