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Fires double in York and North Yorkshire amid summer heatwaves
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (610+ words) Call for public awareness as disposable barbecues are temporarily banned The number of fires in York and North Yorkshire in the last two months has more than doubled year-on-year, prompting warnings following recent heatwaves. There were 567 fires from the start…...
Barcelona confirm £65.4 million signing of Rodri from Manchester City
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (326+ words) The Spain captain has signed a four-year deal with the LaLiga champions Barcelona have announced the signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City. The 30-year-old has committed to the Catalan club on a four-year contract, running until 30th June 2030. He…...
Norfolk’s fire service experiences busiest summer amid wildfire risks
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (373+ words) Cooling weather expected but fire hazards persist Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service reports its busiest summer in years, driven by persistent heatwaves and a severe drought across the county. As the Country faced several heatwaves over the last few months,…...
Nottingham Forest sign goalkeeper Steven Benda on one-year deal
1+ week, 1+ day ago (179+ words) The 27-year-old was released by Fulham Nottingham Forest have signed German goalkeeper Steven Benda on a one-year deal, with the club holding an option to extend his contract for a further year. The 27-year-old was released by Fulham after failing…...
"It was amazing": Solar eclipse inspires a new generation of stargazers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (454+ words) The eclipse saw more than 90% of the sun obscured by the moon across much of the UK Last night's solar eclipse has sparked interest in astronomy among young skywatchers, with experts hoping the event could inspire a new generation to…...
Emergency services tackle large fire in Pershore amid scorching temperatures
1+ week, 2+ day ago (164+ words) Homes damaged and residents evacuated as blaze disrupts local community Emergency services have been responding to a large fire at Lancelott Court, off Three Springs Road in Pershore. The fire was reported at around 4.30pm yesterday (Thursday 13th August), with the town…...
Abuse at historical clerical institutions unveiled in long-awaited report
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (509+ words) Experiences of those abused in faith settings have been unveiled in a long-awaited report. It includes accounts of sexual, physical, spiritual, and/or emotional abuse between 1922 and 2024, from 37 victims/survivors abused in both Catholic Church-run settings as well some associated…...
Goole's iconic Clock Tower awarded Grade II listed status
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (194+ words) The announcement comes as the town celebrated its bicentenary weekend Goole's Centenary Clock Tower has been granted Grade II listed status by Historic England. The status recognises buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest and gives them legal…...
British expat feared dead as wildfires devastate Bédar village in Spain
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (475+ words) Spanish wildfires have claimed nearly a dozen lives A British expat, who appeared on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, is feared to be one of the victims of the devastating wildfires that swept through the village of Bédar…...
Two men die after attempting sea rescue at Seaton Carew Beach
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (233+ words) Two children were safely recovered Two men have died after entering the sea at Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool to help children in difficulty. Emergency services, including the RNLI, Coastguard, Teesside Police and North East Ambulance Service, were called to…...