Firefighters have evacuated homes which are directly in the path of a wildfire blazing out of control across Saddleworth Moor in Greater Manchester, centre. The blaze was reported on Sunday night and firefighters initially thought they had successfully battled the blaze. Last night, the fire continued to illuminate the sky, top left, as firefighters continued to battle with the flames, bottom left. According to the Met Office, firefighters tackling the blaze, right, which has seen smoke drift some 20 miles away, will receive little relief from the weather as temperatures over the next 48 hours are expected to reach 86C. The current heatwave has been caused by high pressure from southern Europe. Residents in affected areas have been told to keep their doors and windows shut and listen to local radio for updates. Those with respiratory conditions have been warned against going out into the smoke. Ash has been reported falling from the sky in Bolton, more than 10 miles from the fire.
Takeaway owner must pay just £3,000 with victim surcharge of £85 after schoolgirl, 15, died from severe allergic reaction from yoghurt she didn't know was in kebab
Chloe Gilbert, 15, who suffered all her life from a severe dairy allergy, ordered a kebab with lettuce and chips but two hours later died from an anaphylactic shock. The schoolgirl and a pal had eaten at the Al Falafel Takeaway Ltd, which runs a shop in Bath, Somerset, owned by Riad Benotman, 37. Chloe, who carried an epi-pen at all times, had unknowingly been exposed to yoghurt which was served as part of her meal, and she collapsed in the Southgate Shopping Centre in Bath shortly after. Benotman was fined £800, ordered to pay £2,000 costs and a victim surcharge of £80.
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- Bank of England officials run up £1million of expenses bills for everything from business class flights to stationery
- Adios French! Spanish will become the most widely-taught foreign language in Britain within a decade
- Online travel agents are luring holidaymakers with cheap flight deals before 'ramping up the prices and demanding more cash' using 'questionable tactics'
- Uber wins right to carry on operating in London for 15 months as judge agrees car-sharing service is 'fit and proper' after firm claimed it had changed its culture
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- 'Don't take my baby!' Chilling screams of mother as moped gang 'scumbags' tried to rob her and daughter, three, in a London street in extraordinary CCTV shared on Twitter by Amanda Holden
- Revealed: Fire chief who broke down in tears at Grenfell inquiry was also hero of Parsons Green terror attack
- Terrified passengers hold their hands up as armed police storm a JetBlue plane after a wrong code was used over the radio which mistakenly said the plane was being HIJACKED
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- White woman, 38, is arrested for 'racially-abusing and assaulting a black boy, 15, at a pool because he 'did not belong and had to leave', then BITING the cops who tried to detain her
- Tommy Lee slams Howard Stern for 'suggesting he is to blame for Heather Locklear's issues'
- Spy do! Robert F. Kennedy III set to marry former CIA agent who is the stepdaughter of a billionaire Oscar nominee at family compound next week
- Derek Jeter’s huge castle in upstate New York goes on sale for $15million (complete with an infinity pool, mini Statue of Liberty, lagoon and FOUR kitchens)
- EXCLUSIVE: Heather Locklear has been placed on a 5250 psych hold at UCLA after downing a bottle of tequila, crashing her Porsche into a pylon on the grounds of her mansion, getting arrested on police battery charges and then overdosing on pills
- Horrifying moment boy, 14, is attacked and stabbed in vicious beating 'by the same gang behind teen's brutal Bronx bodega killing'
- Boy, 10, came out as gay just weeks before he was found dead with head injuries and covered in cigarette burns as it is revealed CPS received 16 calls claiming he was being abused
- Machete-wielding woman, 19, 'broke into her ex-boyfriend's home, forced him to have sex with her'
- 'A tremendous victory for the Constitution!' Trump hails 5-4 Supreme Court ruling UPHOLDING his travel ban on majority-Muslim countries as justices say that he DOES have power to block entry for 'national security'
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- White House press secretary Sarah Sanders will get Secret Service protection after she was thrown out of a restaurant because she works for Trump
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Amanda Holden tweets extraordinary footage of a moped gang trying to rob a mother and three-year-old child in broad daylight in west London - before builders chase them with scaffolding poles
The clip was shared by actress Amanda Holden this morning as she appealed for anyone with information to come forward. The footage shows four men arriving at a street in Richmond, south-west London on a moped and a motorbike before two jump off and wait in a side street. When the woman and child walk past, the two men run up to her and confront her, appearing to reach for the child. The mother picks up the child and runs into the road, prompting a lorry to stop and two scaffolders to run out and challenge the men, who run off.
Revealed: Fire chief who broke down in tears at Grenfell inquiry was also hero of Parsons Green terror attack
Michael Dowden, who broke down during a session of the Grenfell fire inquiry after struggling to re-watch videos of the tower on fire. is also a hero of the Parson's Green terror attack. Giving evidence (left) he admitted to being out of his 'comfort zone' dealing with the fire, was shown clips shot by members of the public and was questioned as part of the ongoing inquiry into the tragic incident which killed more than 70 people last year. During the Parson's Green attack (inset), he was on the train at the time an explosive device detonated and 'stayed on scene ensuring other passengers were evacuated to safety, made contact with station staff and also provided valuable information to the first arriving emergency services. In March this year Mr Dowden was presented a commendation for bravery during the Parsons Green terror attack (right).
'Vindictive' killer pens bizarre 'Dear Sophie' APOLOGY letter for torturing French nanny to death with her 'timid' boyfriend as couple are jailed for total of 60 years
Sabrina Kouider and Ouissem Medouni (right) convinced themselves au pair Sophie Lionnet was spying on them for Kouider's ex, former Boyzone member Mark Walton. A chilling clip (left) showed Miss Lionnet emaciated and weak at the couple's home near Wimbledon just days before her death. Kouider and Medouni denied Miss Lionnet's murder, but were found guilty by a jury and jailed for at least 30 years each today. Despite having put Miss Lionnet's family through the ordeal of a trial, Kouider apologised to her victim in a bizarre statement read out in court today. She wrote: 'Sophie I am shocked and sad that you are not part of this world any more. It feels like a horrible dream to me that I wish I could just wake up from. Miss Lionnet's parents attended court today (inset)
'I'm MELTING!': Desperate Britons take to Twitter as they struggle to keep cool in sweltering 91F heatwave
With clear blue skies and temperatures to rival the Med, you would think Britons would be laughing all the way to the beach. But the heatwave is proving too much for hundreds of Twitter users. This afternoon the social networking platform is awash with hundreds of Britons sharing posts as they try to cope with soaring temperatures - reaching up to 32C in places today. The Twitter hashtag #heatwaveuk has been trending all day as thousands share their hilarious memes and tales from the day.
Capital FM radio host, 27, is left heartbroken after her 'soulmate' businessman boyfriend, 34, dies hours after being found injured in their flat
Amy Irons, 27, has been left devastated after the sudden death of her partner Wayne Ewer who passed away in hospital after reportedly being found injured at their flat in Glasgow. The cause of his death has not been made public but police say circumstances are not suspicious. In an emotional tribute, the 27-year-old radio star said she couldn't imagine 'this insufferable pain ever going away' but vowed to fight each day in his memory.
Police are forced to break into 'blazing hot' vehicle in hospital car park to free two sweltering dogs who were locked inside for 30 minutes in 86F heat
- Couldn't escape if I wanted to! Waterloo is rammed with sweltering commuters as cancelled trains spark chaos after 91F heatwave takes hold on the HOTTEST day of 2018... with warmer weather set for tomorrow
- 'I'm MELTING!': Desperate Britons take to Twitter as they struggle to keep cool
The Labrador-type dogs (inset and right) were freed by two officers after they had been left inside the vehicle at a car park at York Hospital in the city centre for 30 minutes yesterday under blazing sunshine. The two officers at the scene said they could feel the heat coming from the car during their rescue operation (main) as temperatures in Britain peaked at 86.2F (30.1C). They even said they 'struggled to breathe' when they were inside the car for just 30 seconds after they broke in. North Yorkshire Police confirmed today no-one has been arrested over the incident, and the investigations were being carried out by the RSPCA. A spokesman for the RSPCA confirmed the dogs are now in their care.
Adorable moment Princess Charlotte saw off Prince Charles and Camilla in their helicopter after a visit to Kensington Palace is shared on social media by Israeli TV journalist
Footage has emerged of the little princess, three, waving goodbye to her grandfather Prince Charles and his wife Camilla as they prepared to board their helicopter after a visit to Kensington Palace. Camilla paused outside the chopper to wave to the young royal, three, and a member of staff who was standing with Charlotte behind the gate lifted her so she could get a better view. The footage was shared on Twitter by Elad Simchayoff, European correspondent for Israeli Channel 2 news on 22nd June as Charles and Camilla departed for an official visit to Salisbury.
William tells Israel 'hope and reconciliation is needed' as country's President Rivlin is accused of politicising royal visit by asking Prince to take 'message of peace' to Palestine
Prince William was today asked to take a 'message of peace' by the President of Israel to the President of Palestine when he meets him this week. At a meeting in Jerusalem, President Reuven Rivlin asked the British second in line to the throne, who is this week due to become the first British Royal to officially visit both Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, to tell him the time had come for their two regions to find a way to solve the 'tragedy between us'. Mr Rivlin said: 'I would like you....to send President Abbas a message of peace.' But Conservative MP Ian Liddell-Grainger told MailOnline the Israeli president had put the Prince in a difficult position and should have raised matters privately. Mr Liddell-Grainger said: 'He should say, this is a political matter, it is not for him, it is up to the government.'
Lingerie firm starts selling lilos with holes for breasts so well-endowed women can enjoy the pool on holiday
An April Fools joke about a lilo with breast holes had thousands of women overjoyed, and then ultimately disappointed. However, Bravissimo has now made the lilo for women with big breasts. The pink float includes a hole beneath the head rest so women can lay on their front without feeling squashed and uncomfortable. A spokesperson for Bravissimo told Metro.co.uk, 'We had such a fantastic reaction to the April Fool's that we thought we would see if it was possible to turn it around in time for summer - we absolutely love when we can provide something for big-boobed women that isn't available anywhere else, and we thought this would be a really fun thing to have for holidays!'
Fears grow for 'completely out of control' Diego Maradona as he has to be helped from his seat at World Cup after stunning millions of TV viewers with snarling one-fingered salute
Diego Maradona has caused a storm at the World Cup in Russia as he was seen swearing at fans. The 57-year-old former footballer from Argentina was then seen with medics (left). Health specialists checked his pulse after he was helped from his chair and into the VIP area after the Nigeria v Argentina game which his country won. The former World Cup winner was seen swearing, swaying and sleeping throughout the match, leading to questions over his current physical health. At one point he was seen being pulled back from the edge (inset) of his box.
Now THAT'S flying under the radar! US Air Force Top Gun pilot puts on incredible show for the planespotters as he flies below them through north Wales valleys
These are the amazing scenes as USAF F-15E Strike Eagles were seen flying through the Mach Loop in north Wales earlier today. The fighters dropped to as low as 250ft during their training flight. The area is popular with plane spotters who can climb to the top of a hill and watch the fighter jets and attack helicopters blast through the valley below. Military pilots need to learn to fly low in order to avoid enemy radar if ever faced with flying in a combat zone. By flying low, they are able to mask their aircraft using the terrain.
Bus driver and passenger are killed in horror crash with lorry that left 12 hurt - including five seriously who were not wearing seat belts - on A47 in Cambridgeshire
A bus driver and a passenger have died and 12 people have been injured in a horror crash between a double decker bus and a lorry today. Five bus passengers suffered serious injuries and seven were left with minor injuries in the collision on the A47 in Guyhirn, Cambridgeshire at 7.30am. The driver of the bus, a man in his 50s from Norfolk, and a passenger in his 70s from Northampton, died at the scene. Pictures from the scene show the aftermath with a jackknifed HGV wrapped around the front of the double decker. Police confirmed none of the seriously injured passengers were wearing seat belts at the time, but could not state whether this included the driver.
Travel insurers which hit cancer survivors with rip-off premiums face a crackdown that could save holidaymakers hundreds of pounds
Under new rules from the City watchdog insurance firms must notify when giving quotes to current and former cancer patients they can get it cheaper from a specialist. Major firms have been accused of ripping off people so badly they cancel their holidays entirely because of the cost of insurance. Now, if the customer is quoted an extortionate premium on a price comparison site, they will also be told to shop around with a specialist company. Karen Stead (pictured) has been cancer-free for almost eight years but still struggles to find affordable travel insurance. One year after treatment in 2010 she was forced to pay £700 insurance - as much as her air fare - to visit daughter Sarah in Miami. Mrs Stead has struggled to visit Sarah and son Leo (right) in Texas because of the cost.
The truth about Robbie Williams' very pushy real-life angel: Trainee accountant who was tipped as an X Factor judge 'rescued' the drug addled rockstar - and married him
Left to his own devices, Robbie Williams openly admits he would self sabotage. But his 39-year-old wife Ayda Field has kept his demons at bay since they married eight years ago (pictured together centre). A Turkish-American actress, Ayda has featured in cheesy U.S. soap Days Of Our Lives, and has made the occasional appearance on ITV's Loose Women, of course. Showbiz is in Ayda's blood. Born in Los Angeles, her mother Gwen, who spends weeks at a time with them at their homes in LA and in London, is a successful film producer. Pictured: The pair share spaghetti Lady And The Tramp style (top left), pose with props (top right), welcome their second child (bottom right) and enjoy an early night at home (bottom left).
Knight fever! Bee Gees icon Barry Gibb is awarded a knighthood by Prince Charles as emotional star pays tribute to his late brothers Maurice and Robin
Bee Gees icon Barry Gibb paid an emotional tribute to his late brothers and bandmates Maurice and Robin as he was awarded a knighthood on Tuesday. The Night Fever hitmaker, 71, was surrounded by his wife and children as he was awarded the knighthood by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, for his services to music and charity. The How Deep Is Your Love singer, who is the last surviving member of the chart-topping pop trio, said he hopes his late brothers are proud of him.
EXCLUSIVE: Revealed, Game of Thrones star Lena Headey's 'penniless' ex-husband has model lover giving 'stamina and strength' in his bitter divorce battle
Hairdresser Peter Loughran, 39, who was married to Lena Headey (left) for six years before their divorce in 2013, has found love with a Hawaiian model who is helping him in his legal fight with his ex. Peter was seen busking for money (inset) at the weekend in Leeds, West Yorks, as he struggles for money following his divorce. Worried friends have set up a Go Fund Me page to pay his legal fees. Now it has emerged that Peter is being supported by girlfriend Maka Sugi (right), who he has publicly thanked for her 'strength and stamina'
'Why can't they do this in London?' Plain-clothes police officers on scrambler motorbikes grab three moped thugs on a busy roundabout in Manchester
In the clip, recorded on a dashcam from a car behind, two motorcyclists are seen waiting at a red light on Greengate Roundabout in Manchester. As the light turns green, the two bikers begin to drive off before a scrambler bike rides across two lanes, crossing both of their paths. Many commenters have praised the actions of police and have suggested similar tactics be used to tackle London's growing moped crime problem. Figures from last month revealed that London police have dealt with an average of 430 crimes using mopeds per week in the past year.
On a wingsuit and a prayer! Violin maker's 8,000ft leap to soar across Snowdon to enter the history books
As he stood in a helicopter high above Snowdon yesterday morning, Sam Laming prepared to fly into the history books. The 29-year-old daredevil was on the brink of a feat no one had dared before - gliding down the side of the 3,560ft mountain. Relying only on a wingsuit, a parachute, and his own courage, he took a breath and stepped out into the clear Welsh air.
Gang of four women repeatedly kicks and punches man, 19, to the floor in vicious late-night brawl at London's Leicester Square station
Shocking footage shows a gang of four women digging their stilettos into a man as he writhes in agony on the floor. The party-goers can be seen repeatedly stamping on the 19-year-old as he lies faces down on the floor at Leicester Square tube station. Undeground staff tried to restrain the women but they continued to lash out, using their heels to kick the helpless teenager just after 2am on Sunday morning. The four women, all aged in their 20s, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, violent disorder and affray.
THE WORLD AT A GLANCE
Sudanese girl, 19, is SAVED from execution after global outrage over her death sentence for killing her husband, 35, who raped her with the help of his family
Noura Hussein (left) had her death sentence commuted by a Sudanese court (bottom right) in a case that sparked international outrage. The teenager, 19, will instead serve five years in prison for killing her husband Abdulrahman Hammad (top right with Noura) who she said had raped her while being held down by his brothers. Amnesty International, which led the 'Justice For Noura' campaign, said Sudan must reform child marriage laws following the decision. She was the victim of a 'brutal attack' by her husband and acted in self defence, said Amnesty's regional deputy director Seif Magango. 'The Sudanese authorities must take this opportunity to start reforming the laws around child marriage, forced marriage and marital rape, so that victims are not the ones who are penalised,' Magango's statement read.
Hermit who escaped civilization to live naked on a desert island is forced to return to Japan by authorities after 29 YEARS
Japanese authorities denied a man the chance his wish to die a castaway on an island he called home for three decades. Masafumi Nagasaki was the only inhabitant of the kilometre-wide Sotobanari island but was forced to return to civilisation after being found unwell by police. He lived in solitude since 1989 and became known as the 'naked hermit' after being discovered by a traveller who writes about castaways. Alvaro Cerezo told news.com.au Nagasaki was evicted after someone found him on the island looking 'weak'. Police were called and he has been taken to live in a government house 60km away in Ishigaki city. Nagasaki's story first came to light in 2012. He shunned mainstream society in the early nineties to set up base on the little island of Sotobanari where there is no running water.