A Fire and Emergency spokesperson says seven fire appliances were called to a fire in the roof of a two-storey building just after two this morning.

It had shops in the bottom and accommodation above.

There were no reported injuries.

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Entertainment:
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Law and Order:
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Entertainment:
David Letterman is relieved not to be hosting a late-night talk show anymore 20:20

International:
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King Charles will address the nation about his "recovery journey" on Friday (12.12.25) night 19:20

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