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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.

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.

Louvre closes gallery due to structural weaknesses

The Louvre Museum closes its Campana Gallery after an audit reveals structural beam weaknesses. This comes weeks after a major jewellery heist. Discover the latest on the museum's challenges.

Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.

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.

Prison guards help sex offender escape with directions

Exclusive: Security scandal rocks UK prison system as staff inadvertently assist convicted sex offender's escape from Derwentside immigration centre, raising serious questions about staff training and security protocols.

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.

Police apology after murder at sex offender's home

A police force has issued a formal apology after a vulnerable woman was murdered at a known sex offender's residence that had been operating unlawfully for six months, raising serious questions about public protection failures.

ANZ Banking App Crashes in Nationwide Outage

Thousands of ANZ customers across Australia were left stranded as both the mobile app and internet banking services crashed simultaneously, sparking fury and financial anxiety.

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.

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