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.
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Hong Kong fire survivor's harrowing UK phone call ordeal
William Li describes speaking to his mother in the UK while trapped in Hong Kong's deadly tower block fire that killed 128. Read his incredible survival story and emotional family reunion.
Thailand floods: 145 dead, 3.6 million affected
Catastrophic flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 145 people and impacted 3.6 million residents. Discover the full extent of the damage and ongoing relief efforts.
Thailand flood death toll rises above 80
Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.
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.
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23
The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.
UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP
British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.
Grand Designs' Fairytale Castle Rises in Worcestershire
Discover how a determined couple is transforming a historic Worcestershire site into a breathtaking castle, facing unprecedented challenges in one of Channel 4's most dramatic building projects yet.
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills multiple in Philippines flooding
Tropical Storm Kalmaegi unleashes devastation across Cebu province, claiming multiple lives and triggering catastrophic flooding as rescue operations intensify.
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated
Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines with devastating floods
Powerful Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains and devastating floods across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure.
Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines, forces mass evacuations
Severe Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains and destructive winds across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and threatening widespread devastation as it continues its dangerous path.
Rome tower collapse: Miracle escape as residents survive
Dramatic rescue operation in Rome's Tor Sapienza district after catastrophic building collapse leaves multiple survivors in miraculous escape from rubble.
Rome tower collapse: Man trapped near Colosseum rescue
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
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.
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines with severe flooding
Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains across northern Philippines, triggering widespread flooding and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
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.
Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell
Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.
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.
Uganda Landslide Tragedy: 63 Dead at Primary School
At least 63 people, mostly children, are feared dead after catastrophic landslides buried classrooms at Bakuku Primary School in Uganda's Bududa district during heavy rainfall.
Paris Tornado: One Dead, Dozens Injured in City Centre
A devastating tornado has struck central Paris, leaving one person dead and multiple injured as emergency services battle the aftermath of the unprecedented weather event.
MP warns Hillsborough Law could create 'slippery slope'
Labour MP Ian Byrne raises urgent concerns about the proposed Hillsborough Law, warning it could set a dangerous precedent for future tragedy responses while honouring victims' legacy.
British Virgin Islands face tsunami threat
New geological research reveals the Caribbean paradise of the British Virgin Islands faces a significant tsunami risk from nearby fault lines, with experts calling for urgent preparedness measures.
Grand Designs couple's £150k home unsellable due to planning rule
Viewers of Channel 4's Grand Designs were left stunned as a couple revealed they cannot legally sell their £150,000 eco-home and must abandon it after five years due to an extraordinary planning permission loophole.
Grand Designs eco-cabin becomes damp, mouldy nightmare
A couple's sustainable Grand Designs vision in Cornwall turns disastrous as their eco-friendly cabin becomes plagued by damp, mould and structural issues, despite a £150,000 investment.
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.
Indonesia school collapse: 67 dead as search ends
Rescue operations have concluded at the Indonesian school collapse site with 67 fatalities confirmed, as the community mourns one of the nation's worst educational facility disasters in recent memory.
Indonesia school collapse: Death toll rises in student tragedy
Rescue teams work against time in Indonesia after a devastating school collapse claims young lives, with many students still trapped beneath rubble in this education tragedy.
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