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Drivers are being warned of delays following reports of a six-vehicle smash near Glasgow Airport.

A massive blaze has erupted at the iconic Somerset House on the Strand in London, with 15 fire engines and 100 firefighters battling the flames. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the cause of the fire remains unknown.

A Scots EasyJet passenger has been caged after a Glasgow flight had to divert due to his drunk behaviour.

#SomersetHouse on the Strand.More information to follow https://t.co/ocYEr4zTjJ— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) August 17, 2024 pic.twitter.com/AsbXHIlwrj— Dean Wilburn (@Wilbs19) August 17, 2024Somerset House is currently closed due to a fire which has broken out in one small part of the building.All staff and public are safe and the site is closed. The London Fire Brigade arrived swiftly and we’re working very closely with them to control the spread of the fire.— Somerset House (@SomersetHouse) August 17, 2024 The iconic venue hosted it’s annual Summer Series this year, with Patti Smith, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Amazons among those who took to the stage in July.Today, Somerset House was due to host a breakdancing event, but it has been cancelled as a result of the fire.Posting on Twitter/X, the venue wrote: “Owing to a fire in one small part of Somerset House, the site is currently closed.“London Battle and other events today will not take place.

The redevelopment of town centres is a key theme of planning applications across Greater Manchester this week.

A couple who were woken up by strange noises were shocked to find sheep on the roof of their home.

The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has labelled the criticism of his wife and her family as "unforgivable" after they were given the green light to convert their Kent pub into a home. Melissa Hollywood, who is married to the TV personality, reportedly revealed that her family plans to shut down the Grade-II listed Chequers Inn in Smarden at the end of August due to dwindling trade.

Since her first appearance as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale in 1995, Lisa Riley has become a cherished character on the ITV soap. Mandy, known for her vibrant personality and infectious happiness, has been central to some of Emmerdale's most gripping narratives over the past three decades.

A couple have created a unique storytime sculpture trail in the grounds of their farm to raise money for a children's hospital where their daughter was treated.

Coronation Street bosses have had to dramatically rewrite Helen Worth's farewell scenes due to Sean Wilson, who portrays Martin Platt, unexpectedly quitting the ITV serial.

BBC Breakfast's sports presenter, Hugh Ferris, issued an apology to hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt on Saturday after a conversation with Olympic Gold medallists Emily Craig and Imogen Grant.

A man who subjected his neighbours to seven years of torment after being unable to stop his dogs from barking had narrowly avoided being jailed. John Laveric,48, was banned from keeping dogs as a result of the noise in what was previously described as "one of the worst cases ever".

A post shared by Tasha Felder (@super_manager)BeatKing – real name Justin Riley – was father to two daughters, as reported by ABC News Houston. TMZ report that he passed away following a pulmonary embolism.He was perhaps best known for his 2020 breakout song ‘Then Leave’, which featured Queendome Come and became a viral TikTok hit that year.

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have reportedly split. There were rumours the Coldplay frontman and Hollywood star were considering getting engaged.

A travel YouTuber visited Blackpool and branded it 'England's roughest seaside town'.

A fundraising page has been set up to support a 'hero' dance teacher who 'locked children in the toilets' to protect them during the Southport stabbings.

Politicians and pubs are a combination as old as the hills, with even the likes of teetotal ex-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak turning up for photo shoots around the country on the election trail this year.

Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson have reached a settlement on their divorce.

Meghan Markle has paid a touching tribute to the late Princess Diana during her current tour of Colombia with husband Prince Harry. The Sussexes began their four-day visit earlier this week, taking in the sights of the South American country ahead of its involvement in next year's Invictus Games.

A shock transfer may have emerged as Kyle Walker has been linked with a move away from Manchester City.

Grey's Anatomy fans are in for a treat as the show welcomes back a beloved character after an incredible 17-year hiatus. The upcoming 21st season will see the return of series favourite Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, and her love interest Nick Marsh, portrayed by Scott Speedman.