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The former firefighter from Bath describes the 'sporadic collapse' of essential buildings.
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Rescuer working to make Haiti earthquake town safe
The former firefighter from Bath describes the 'sporadic collapse' of essential buildings.

A flight down the UK by paramotor in pictures
Daniel Jones snaps aerial images from John O'Groats to Land's End while on a very personal mission.

Dogs with disabilities put through their paces
Animals had to have a disability to take part at the Bath & West Country Festival's event.

Large industrial unit fire was 'accidental'
The fire was caused by a "controlled burn" of rubbish spreading to buildings, firefighters say.

Monument to reopen following £3.1m restoration
The National Trust says the monument could be in better shape than when it was first built.

Man charged with rape of woman 40 years ago
Roland Long, 67, was told to appear at Cardiff Crown Court after being granted unconditional bail.

Crew rescues visitors on cliff walk from beach
The friends are planning to walk the first part of the South West Coast Path but strayed off course.
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Rescuer working to make Haiti earthquake town safe
The former firefighter from Bath describes the 'sporadic collapse' of essential buildings.

A flight down the UK by paramotor in pictures
Daniel Jones snaps aerial images from John O'Groats to Land's End while on a very personal mission.

Dogs with disabilities put through their paces
Animals had to have a disability to take part at the Bath & West Country Festival's event.

Large industrial unit fire was 'accidental'
The fire was caused by a "controlled burn" of rubbish spreading to buildings, firefighters say.

Monument to reopen following £3.1m restoration
The National Trust says the monument could be in better shape than when it was first built.

Man charged with rape of woman 40 years ago
Roland Long, 67, was told to appear at Cardiff Crown Court after being granted unconditional bail.

Crew rescues visitors on cliff walk from beach
The friends are planning to walk the first part of the South West Coast Path but strayed off course.

A flight down the UK by paramotor in pictures
Daniel Jones snaps aerial images from John O'Groats to Land's End while on a very personal mission.

Dogs with disabilities put through their paces
Animals had to have a disability to take part at the Bath & West Country Festival's event.

Large industrial unit fire was 'accidental'
The fire was caused by a "controlled burn" of rubbish spreading to buildings, firefighters say.
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