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Fleet of firefighters tackle massive blaze at abandoned Odeon cinema in Kent

Locals are being advised to steer clear of St George's Place in Canterbury, as firefighters tackle a massive blaze that has broken out at the abandoned Odeon cinema.Thick plumes of smoke have been...

Huge fire breaks out at abandoned Odeon cinema in Kent as residents told to shut windows

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at an abandoned cinema in Kent on Saturday afternoon. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) was called just after 2pm to the former Odeon building St George's...

Locals in UK town criticise 'disastrous' plan to build 150 homes in high-risk flood area

Local residents in Bedworth have criticised plans to build 150 houses on land known to flood. The proposed homes will be built in the Bedworth Woodlands area, which often experiences road closures...

Royal Family LIVE: Andrew 'still lives in luxury' claim 'disgusted' Sandringham locals

However, one local said Andrew is still "going back to luxury" and being "waited on hand and foot". The owner of a local pub also told Hello! that residents are "disgusted with his potential...

Heartbreak as shoe store latest independent shop to abandon ‘dying’ UK town

A popular shoe store is due to shut after nearly 100 years in business. McKillens has been a top choice for shoes in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, since 1926. The store was closed on Tuesday before...

Union flag torn down in UK city over ‘racist intent’ - Palestine flag still allowed

The flag of the United Kingdom and the Flag of St George hang from lamposts in Birmingham (Image: PA)Around 150 local residents came together in a Birmingham suburb this weekend for a “de-flagging...

Pontllanfraith fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts in tiny village as smoke billows into the sky

A huge fire has erupted in a tiny Welsh village, with the fire service advising locals to avoid the area, as well as keep their windows and doors closed. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it...

Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town

Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town3 days agoHugh SchofieldParis correspondentAlamyTwo suspected Chinese spies, accused of using a sleepy village in south-western France to gather...

The abandoned village with beautiful new homes where no-one has ever lived

These village homes were newly-built not so long ago but have been left empty for years (Image: Jon Lawrence)It is nestled among green fields and could at first glance pass for a quaint little hamlet...

UK shoe giant with 160 stores to close shop on Sunday

A major UK shoe retailer with more than 160 stores nationwide has confirmed that it will close one of its stores on Sunday, February 8.Pavers, known for its comfortable footwear, is shutting down its...

Met Office tells households in 4 areas to prepare emergency kit - full list

The Met Office has issued new yellow weather warnings for parts of the UK as heavy rain is expected. Wet weather is continuing to batter the UK this weekend, with areas in Scotland set for such a...

Historic UK city named ‘worst place to live in Britain’ in 2026 - crime 90% above average

The city has been named the worst place to live this year (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreA historic UK...

Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town

Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town1 hour agoHugh SchofieldParis correspondentAlamyTwo suspected Chinese spies, accused of using a sleepy village in south-western France to gather...

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system1 day agoKaty Austin,Transport correspondentandSimon Browning,Transport reporter Getty ImagesThere are warnings of queues at passport...

Tesco apologises after putting up signs in the wrong language

Shoppers at a Tesco branch in Helston, Cornwall, were left both amused and bemused after spotting bilingual signs in Welsh instead of Cornish. The signs, intended to highlight local produce,...