Emergency services race to Devil’s Pulpit as rescue operation launched

fire crews battle a blaze within a building.Several emergency services vehicles are currently in attendance on Princes Street after being called to the scene on Monday afternoon.The road is closed to traffic between Castle Street and South Charlotte Street while a cordon is blocking off the pavement to pedestrians.It is not currently known whether anyone has been injured or the extent of the fire however it is believed to have started inside the empty Debenhams store according to an eyewitness.

Netflix May 1. “This scene is more revolutionary than I think they even knew,” wrote one fan alongside a Twitter video of a particularly impactful snippet, which currently boasts 2.5 million views.In the heartwarming scene, Black’s whacky teacher Dewey Finn convinces stage-fright-stricken student Tamika (Maryam Hassan) that she can be a star despite her weight.

Vladimir Putin, an inquest heard.Alex Sartain, 34, attacked James Nash, 42, at his home in Upper Enham, near Andover, Hampshire, on August 5, 2020.The children’s author and parish councillor was left with fatal head injuries, and he died three days later at Southampton General Hospital.Sartain, who suffered from mental health issues, fled the scene on a motorcycle and died in a crash as he was pursued by police.Prior to the attack, he developed a belief that Mr Nash was spreading coronavirus under the orders of Russian leader Putin.Mr Nash's widow Sarah Nash witnessed the horrifying attack, which took place in their front garden.She told Winchester Coroners’ Court: "He was asking me what I was going to do to compensate him for the loss of

TeamDogs’ writer Danielle Elton recently popped down to the retailer to see what the range was like in person.And it was the cute sausage-dog planters that caught her eye the most.The £18 pots comes in a variety of different colours – from bright white to a stony grey.Alternatively, you can pick up hanging baskets with four proud pooches perched across the edge.The bright yellow pots are bound to make a statement in any garden.So will you be picking up anything in the collection?Scroll down to see all the sausage dog themed items you can get your hands on in Dunelm at the moment.Bertie Sausage Dog Yellow Glass – £1

arson attack.A murder investigation has been launched by West Midlands Police following the death of a pensioner in a desperate attempt to escape her blazing home.A 52-year-old man was also taken to hospital with burn injuries from the property in Lapworth Grove, in the Balsall Heath area of Birmingham, at 9.30am on Sunday, West Midlands Police said.His injuries are said to be serious rather than life-threatening, according to the force.The property has been cordoned off while police and fire investigators look for clues as to what started the blaze, however it is being treated as deliberate.A 46-year-old man initially arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and is to be

Foo Fighters have announced details of their rescheduled tour dates for 2022.The rock giants were originally set to hit the road in 2020 to mark their 25th anniversary, but the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic now means that their European shows will be put on ice until 2022.The dates include shows at Berlin’s Waldbühne amphitheatre, alongside dates at Milan’s I-Days Festival and a final scheduled date at Lisbon’s Rock In Rio festival on June 18, 2022.You can check out the dates in full below.Important Update on #FooFighters June European Tour DatesTickets will remain valid for ALL rescheduled shows. For more information on your specific show, please visit the original point of purchase.

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unlimited 5G data for those on a budget. Their £10 5G SIM deal is proving a hit with mobile users who want to stay connected as we ease out of lockdown restrictions.

Fashion designer Victoria Beckhamturned 47 over the weekend with her family in Miami with a beach fire pit and karaoke. But when her mother-in-law wished her a happy birthday, Sandra Beckham's friendly post included rather an unfortunate error.The Spice Girl penned: "I had to repost this one.

Casey Bishop put away the rock ‘n’ roll for something classic this week.

supports HTML5 videoDwayne Johnson’s daughter wanted to meet Aquaman for her birthday – and her dad pulled in a favour from Jason Momoa himself.The Rock’s girl Tia Giana turned three over the weekend, and he celebrated the occasion with a sweet Instagram post before revealing her big question about his celebrity connections.Alongside a heart-warming picture with his daughter, Dwayne wrote: ‘Happy Birthday to my sweetest lil’ Tia Giana‘Loving, kind, tenacious and tough (like your mama;) and my greatest joy is being your daddy.

While Matthew McConaughey continues to weigh a potential campaign for Texas governor, he’s already got a commanding lead over incumbent Greg Abbott, according to a new poll.  The 51-year-old Oscar-winner previously said that a move into politics is a "true consideration" for him.The Texas native has been teasing a potential run against Abbott for weeks, previously telling the host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" that "it would be up to the people more than it would me" whether or not he pivots his career into politics. Now, in a new poll conducted by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler, it seems the people have spoken.

A children's author was shot and beaten to death by a neighbour who thought the victim was a spy working for Russian President Vladimir Putin to spread Covid-19, an inquest has heard.

NASA is tracking a huge asteroid estimated to be almost as big as the mighty Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise liner.Asteroid 2016 QE45 is expected to zip past Earth on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 01:48am EST (Eastern Standard Time), the equivalent to 5.48am GMT.The rock is expected to fly by at a whopping 13.25 kilometres per second, which is the same as a whopping 29,639 miles per hour. NASA is keeping an eye on QE45 because of its proximity to Earth, classing the object as an NEO, a Near Earth Object.

fishing ship. The Annie E, a utility vessel built in 2017, was sailing near the Isle of Muck in the Inner Hebrides when disaster struck last month.

property ladder with a small deposit can apply for a 95% loan under a new Government programme. Today, banks including Santander, HSBC, Barclays and NatWest have launched deals under the mortgage guarantee scheme.

Paul Weller has said he will never support Spotify because of its payment model for artists.The musician said in a new interview that he understands why fans subscribe but that it’s “disgraceful” for artists, whom he regards as being ripped off by low pay per stream rates.Speaking to Mojo magazine, the former The Jam frontman explained: “I am not for Spotify whatsoever. It’s greta for punters.

Liam Gallagher, KSI and The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess are among the leading figures from the world of music to voice their opposition to plans for a new footballing European Super League (ESL).Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among the 12 clubs who have agreed to join a new league in a move that has rocked football.Joined by the likes of AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid, the ESL aims to establish a new “midweek competition” with teams continuing to compete in their own domestic leagues.The ESL said that the first season is “intended to commence as soon as practicable” and that three more clubs are expected to join.Leave it alone I’m on the verge of

Douglas Ross claimed Scotland cannot rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic until the "threat" of a second referendum is removed. The Tory MP claimed today that Nicola Sturgeon would "wreck" the economy if she persisted with plans for an IndyRef2 while society was still grappling with the impact of covid.

pet owners to be on alert after a rise in dogs being bitten by poisonous snakes. Kirkton Vet Centre in Stonehaven is urging caution after treating multiple dogs for Adder bites.

Victoria Beckham celebrated her 47th birthday in style at the weekend, enjoying a beach party with her husband David Beckham and family.And while we were in love with her birthday outfit of a floaty white gown and strappy flat sandals - footwear we don't often see VB wear, admittedly - the star also shared a number of throwback looks on her Instagram Stories, in the posts from her friends and family to mark her special day.MORE: Victoria Beckham's birthday cake was more indulgent than you'd expectVictoria revealed she had to share one snap in particular, which showed her posing with mother-in-law Sandra Beckham in pair of little white shorts and a blue oversized shirt, which appeared to poke out beneath the hem.