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Two people have been killed in a house explosion in Caerphilly, south Wales.Police and fire crews raced to the scene in Nelson on Friday evening after reports of a blast shortly after 6pm in the garden of a two-storey property.Authorities have sealed off the street and say it will be closed “for some time”.Gwent Police confirmed officers and firefighters from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.A force spokesman said: “Two people have sadly been pronounced dead at the scene and their family has been informed.“The incident is ongoing and the road is currently closed.“Diversions are in place…

Several vehicles, including a school transport bus, were damaged or destroyed by the fireA police investigation has begun into a large fire that destroyed several buses including at least one school bus at a depot in Greenock.Two fire engines were despatched after reports of a blaze at the Lynedoch Street site just after 16:30 on Friday. There were no reports of injuries and the flames were quickly brought under control with firefighters leaving the scene later that evening. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing”.Inverclyde Community and Road WatchFirefighters quickly extinguished…

Larne manager Gary Haveron has praised the match-winning contribution of forward Benji Magee, who came off the bench to score a brilliant goal eight minutes from time to secure a 1-0 victory over Glentoran at Inver Park on Friday night.The moment of individual brilliance from the former Loughgall front man saw him drift away from Cameron Palmer and rifle a low drive past Andrew Mills from just outside the penalty area.The victory has the Invermen level on points with Coleraine at the top of the table, trailing only on goal difference, but with two games in hand over the leaders.”It…

Cambridgeshire Police have launched an investigation after a college building with a book value of £4.6million was sold for just £1.The John Mansfield Centre, which houses City College Peterborough and provides adult education, was transferred to the charity City College Peterborough Foundation in 2020.Now, a damning cabinet report has laid bare a series of governance failures that have cost the city millions and sparked urgent questions about oversight and legal compliance across the authority.Cambridgeshire Police say they have arrested three people on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with the deal.The decision to hand over the building was…

King Charles has been praised for his candour in talking about his cancer treatment where he highlighted the importance of early detection and screening.In a recorded video message, broadcast on Channel 4 for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign, the King said his treatment was being reduced and he urged people to take up offers of cancer screening, saying “early diagnosis quite simply saves lives.”The type of cancer he is being treated for has not been revealed and the King, 77, will continue to receive treatment and monitoring.Clare Garnsey, associate medical director of Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, said his message…

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Getty ImagesFlu-related hospital admissions has risen 50% in the past weekFlu cases in the UK have risen sharply in recent weeks, with an estimated 2.660 flu cases a day on average in hospital, the equivalent of three hospitals full of flu patients. This year’s flu wave has hit the country earlier than previous years, with younger age brackets being affected most by the virus, according to NHS data.It is a picture reflected in Greater Manchester, with the health service adding the region is “facing a severe flu wave” after seeing a 36.6% increase in flu-related hospital admissions in the North…

Douglas FraserScotland business and economy editorAFP via Getty ImagesScotch whisky is facing a sharp downturn in production as it adapts to tough market conditions around the world.Tariffs for export to the USA, introduced under the Trump administration and adding 10% to importers’ costs, have hit sales in the industry’s biggest export market.American tariffs on single malts, which were suspended four years ago, are on course to return next spring with a further 25% charge, unless a deal can be done with the Trump administration. Single malts, which sell at premium prices, are a particularly important part of exports to the…

The Ashes returns on 17 December (23:30 GMT, 16 Dec) with the third Test taking place at the Adelaide Oval.England are 2-0 down and must win the third Test to have a chance of regaining the Ashes. The Oval has hosted plenty of memorable moments, how many do you remember? Good luck!