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- Thurmaston Shopping Centre roof collapses as fire causes extensive damage
- One dead after two freight trains collide and derail from bridge in Munich
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Metro - You’re nicked
Summary of the front page
The Metro leads on Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell being arrested in a probe over the SNP party’s finances, with the couple’s home scoured by police.
The paper features an image of blue tents and police tape outside the couple’s home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Glasgow and notes that a search of SNP HQ in Edinburgh was made at the same time. Mr Murrell, who resigned as chief executive last month, has been released without charge, pending further investigation.
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SPSA operations vice-president Steve Roberts to step down after wildfire review
June 20, 2026
7:00 pm
Steve Roberts will depart from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency at the end of June, following the release of a report that highlighted substantial deficiencies in the province’s response to wildfires in 2025. The report details various areas needing improvement in emergency management.
Trump donor’s firm awarded $1.7 million no-bid contract for Reflecting Pool repair
June 20, 2026
5:00 pm
The U.S. government has awarded a $1.7 million no-bid contract to Green Water Solutions, owned by Trump donor John J. Cafaro, to install a filtration system at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This contract was justified under rules for projects of “unusual and compelling urgency.”
Thurmaston Shopping Centre roof collapses as fire causes extensive damage
June 20, 2026
4:00 pm
A significant fire erupted at Thurmaston Shopping Centre in Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicestershire, early this morning, resulting in a complete roof collapse. Leicestershire Fire Service deployed eight fire engines and over 40 firefighters to the scene, advising local residents to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke.
One dead after two freight trains collide and derail from bridge in Munich
June 20, 2026
3:00 pm
One person has died following a collision between two freight trains on a bridge in Munich, Germany, with recovery efforts expected to continue into the weekend.
Bank of England Reports Brexit Has Reduced UK Economy by 6%
June 20, 2026
1:24 pm
EXTREME HEAT WARNING
Met Office issues amber warning for extreme temperatures
Residents urged to stay indoors and hydrate
Severe storm injures nine during handball tournament in Baden-Württemberg
June 20, 2026
1:00 pm
A severe storm disrupted a major handball tournament in Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg, injuring eight adults and a child as lightning struck while participants secured tents. Similarly, a lightning strike in Münsingen-Dottingen injured one individual, triggering widespread power cuts in the area. Extreme heat is forecast for the coming days.
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