United Kingdom

Dickens' Writing Chalet Added to Historic England At-Risk Register

Charles Dickens' writing chalet in Rochester has joined Historic England's at-risk register due to rotting wood and structural weakness. Medway Council has secured 240,000 pounds from the Lottery Heritage Fund to plan restoration. Hall's Croft, Hastings Castle and Fylingdales moorland were also added, while Edward Jenner's hut was removed after restoration. Further updates are expected soon as the story develops and more details emerge.

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Reform UK to Name RAF Wing Commander as Armed Forces Spokesman

Reform UK will unveil RAF Wing Commander Angus MacIntyre, a 40-year veteran with service in Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia, as its armed forces spokesman. He said he answered a call from Nigel Farage. Reform pledges 3.5 percent defence spending by 2035, while Labour's Luke Pollard calls its plan defenceless. More details are expected soon. More details are expected to emerge in the coming hours and days.

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Dozens of Firefighters Tackle Canford Heath Blaze Near Poole

Firefighters were called at 7:39pm on Wednesday to a blaze on Canford Heath, a nature reserve near Poole in Dorset, covering roughly 2.5 acres. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue has 14 appliances there. Residents are told to keep windows closed because of heavy smoke, and the public should stay away. Further updates are expected soon as the story develops and more details emerge.

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British Man With Ebola to Be Flown Home From DR Congo

A British healthcare worker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola and will be flown home for treatment, the UK Government said. The risk to the public remains low. Only four cases have ever been confirmed in the UK, which has isolation units in London and Newcastle. Further updates are expected soon as the story develops and more details emerge.

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