“The escalation of violence toward Bukavu raises fears of even greater displacement, while the breakdown of humanitarian access is leaving entire communities stranded without support." The ...

Rebels control Goma centre, sporadic gunfire in outskirts Moving south towards Bukavu, capital of South Kivu province East Africa bloc urges talks Congo president warns of escalation GOMA ...

Meanwhile, the UN mission in Congo, Monusco, has struck a deal with the M23 to create safe passage for UN staff, government officials, including Goma municipality leaders and their families fleeing ...

A derelict building, understood to be a former hotel, has gone up in flames at the North Promenade in Blackpool. Local residents and people in nearby properties have reportedly been evacuated.

An 'avoid the area' warning is in place near Blackpool seafront with multiple roads closed off by emergency services this evening. Fire crews and police are at the scene of a major blaze on Wilton ...

Eight fire engines have descended on a fire in Blackpool this evening (January 27). The fire service is currently in attendance after a fire was reported on Wilton Parade, just off Dickson Road.

Blackpool picked up their first league win since December 14 as their first-half blitz earned them a 3-1 win at Exeter in Sky Bet League One. The Tangerines almost went in front after eight ...

Blackpool Zoo has also taken the decison to close to safeguard its animals and staff members. A yellow weather warning has been put in place for most of today as Storm Éowyn gets set to hit.

Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Blackpool Gazette ... A spokesperson for the zoo said: “Due to Storm Éowyn, we have made the decision to close today. “If you have tickets for ...

Beginning on January 24, visitors to the National Zoo can finally see Bao Li and Qing Bao in person. Roshan Patel / Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Meilan Solly ...

Hull City have signed Blackpool striker Kyle Joseph for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The 23-year-old scored eight goals in 29 league and cup appearances for the Tangerines ...