A major fire broke out at a shop with residential flats above on High Street North, East Ham, around 19:02 BST on May 29, 2025, prompting the London Fire Brigade to deploy ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters to the scene. The fire, which has engulfed half of the ground floor shop, poses risks to the flats above and has resulted in High Street North being closed, with authorities advising locals to avoid the area and keep windows closed due to thick smoke. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, but significant travel disruptions are expected this evening.
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Flight made emergency landing after woman with shellfish allergy served prawns
Doreen Benary, a 41-year-old physician, is suing Singapore Airlines after being served shrimp on a flight from Germany to New York, despite notifying the crew of her severe shellfish allergy. The incident forced an emergency landing in France, leaving her violently ill and seeking damages, as she claims the cabin crew failed to uphold their duty of care regarding food allergies. Need More Context? 🔎
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