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The risk of an explosion at a large warehouse fire closed both carriageways of the M25 between junctions 22 and 21A. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue was called to the blaze in Ventura Park, Old Parkbury Lane, Colney Street, in St Albans, at 09:21 BST. National Highways said 15 crews were at the scene and the motorway had been closed because of the a risk of a “secondary explosion, along with smoke and debris affecting the carriageway”. The road reopened with 40mph speed restrictions in place at about 12:15. People were asked to keep their doors and windows closed and to…

Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Portuguese club Sporting in a deal worth a reported £34m.The 22-year-old has signed a four-year contract with Forest, who have an option for a further year.”I am very happy to be here. It is a historic club, and it motivates me to join such a club,” said Diomande, who played for his country at the 2026 World Cup. “I believe we can achieve very good things this season and I am looking forward to meeting the players and head coach. I will give my best.”Diomande made 132 first-team appearances for…

A cannabis farm has been uncovered by police inside a historic church dating nearly 150 years.Lancashire Police uncovered more than 1,500 plants at the deconsecrated St Mary’s Church in Nelson, after officers spotted unusual piping leading into the building.The plants were spread across multiple rooms within the church – which was built in 1879 – and were found at different stages of development.Upon entering the premises, officers encountered a large-scale growing setup that they subsequently dismantled.The force confirmed that the operation had been fully taken apart following the raid on the disused religious building.A man inside the building attempted to…

A Reform UK councillor is at the centre of an extraordinary walking football dispute that has resulted in England being barred from this year’s European Championships.Paul Carr, who represents Elmham and Mattishall on Norfolk County Council, holds senior positions within both the Walking Football Association (WFA) and the Federation of International Walking Football Associations (FIWFA).Carr is chief executive of the WFA, which oversees the sport in England, while simultaneously serving as president of international governing body FIWFA.It is in the latter role that he has become embroiled in a bitter disagreement with the English organisation.FIWFA has suspended the WFA, meaning…

Prince Harry’s sustainable travel organisation, Travalyst, has been shortlisted for the Skift IDEA Awards 2026, competing in the Travel Technology and Sustainability Tech categories.The Skift IDEA Awards are the travel industry’s leading global awards honouring achievements in design, creativity, and innovation. The nomination for Harry’s company was confirmed on Monday evening.The Duke of Sussex established the not-for-profit venture in 2019 to encourage more environmentally responsible tourism.This year’s awards attracted a significant number of applicants from across the globe.Prince Harry’s sustainable travel organisation, Travalyst, has been shortlisted for the Skift IDEA Awards 2026, competing in the Travel Technology and Sustainability Tech…

Santander UK has rolled out a new prize draw offering current account holders the opportunity to scoop a portion of £100,000 in cash prizes each month.The scheme, which went live on August 1, also features a bumper £250,000 jackpot that will be awarded to a single winner in January 2027.The monthly draws will run from August through to December, with the bank distributing prizes across several tiers each month.All entries accumulated during that five-month period will then be automatically pooled into the mega draw at the start of next year, giving customers multiple chances to land the quarter-million-pound top prize.A…

Graham Linehan has reignited his bitter feud with Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon, launching a blistering attack on the actor over their differing views on transgender issues.The 58-year-old comedy writer took aim at his former colleague on X while responding to an article about Harry Potter actress Bel Powley distancing herself from author JK Rowling’s gender-critical stance.Ms Powley, who will play Petunia Dursley in HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter television adaptation, told The Telegraph: “I strongly disagree with JK Rowling’s views on gender.”I think that the trans community deserves safety and dignity and respect and total acceptance.”Graham Linehan launched a fresh…

Cocaine with a street value of £232m was discovered hidden in a large shipment of bananas from South America.The 2.9-tonne (2,900kg) haul was smuggled into London Gateway Port in Thurrock, Essex, on Thursday.Border Force intercepted the cocaine at the port and removed it from a trailer, before the drugs courier took the empty load to an address near Buntingford, Hertfordshire.Nine men allegedly connected to the bust were then arrested and later released on bail.Border Force had been tipped off about the illegal consignment by the National Crime Agency.

Sevilla have signed Scottish striker Robbie Ure from Swedish league leaders IK Sirius for an initial fee of £5.5m.The 22-year-old completed his medical on Monday and signed a five-year contract after being offered the opportunity to lead the line at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium.The La Liga side will pay 6.5 million euros (£5.5m) up front, with a further 2.5 million euros (£2.1m) in add-ons.Ure will become the third Scottish-born player to play for Sevilla in official competition, the Spanish club said, following Ted McMinn in the 1980s and Duncan McVean Thomson during the 1915-16 season.Two other Scots were mentioned by…

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