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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.

Folic acid ignorance puts unborn babies at risk

A YouGov poll reveals a dangerous knowledge gap about folic acid in pregnancy, linking deficiency to spinal defects and autism. Experts call for urgent public health education.

Sydney's Strata Nightmare: Glebe Building Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how structural failures and management chaos at a prestigious Glebe development have left residents facing financial ruin and unsafe living conditions in one of Sydney's most desirable suburbs.

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.

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.

Ford, Tesla, RAM Recall Crisis Over Safety Defects

Millions of vehicles across Britain face urgent recalls as automotive giants Ford, Tesla and RAM grapple with dangerous defects putting drivers at risk. From faulty wipers to braking system failures, discover which models are affected.

Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation

Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.

Ben Smith appointed Newcastle Building Society CEO

Newcastle Building Society announces Ben Smith as incoming Chief Executive, bringing extensive financial services experience to lead the mutual's next chapter of growth and member-focused strategy.

Madrid Building Collapse Injures Three

Emergency services rushed to central Madrid after a multi-storey building partially collapsed, leaving three people with minor injuries. Latest updates on the structural failure investigation.

Tesla Cybertruck Lawsuit Over Faulty Doors

Tesla faces explosive legal action as owners claim the Cybertruck's radical design conceals fundamental safety flaws with doors that won't open during emergencies.

Bronx Building Collapse: Rescue Operation Underway

A partial building collapse in New York's Bronx district has triggered a massive emergency response as rescue teams search for survivors amidst the rubble. Multiple injuries reported as residents describe chaos and devastation.

Residents' Fury Over 'Monstrous' 15-Hour Construction Noise

Furious residents in a UK neighbourhood are plagued by deafening, near-constant construction noise from a new housing development, with work permitted from 8am to 11pm daily. Locals describe the unbearable disruption as a 'living nightmare'.

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