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Resident says Newark house 'in pieces' after gas blast
Children could be heard screaming in the moments after a blast, a local resident has said after a suspected gas explosion ripped through a house in Newark in Nottinghamshire.
Dan Walker, who lives around 100 yards from the house told Sky News:
I was in the back garden just doing some gardening and there was an almighty bang, and the floor shook.
It sounded like a bomb had gone off down the road. All you could hear was kids screaming so I ran out to the front garden to see what was going on.
I went down the street and I could see the house - it was in pieces.
Five injured after gas explosion at house
Five people have been taken to hospital following a gas explosion at a house in Newark, Nottinghamshire.
Police said more than 100 people have been evacuated from their homes nearby as a precaution.
"Searches of the property are ongoing to establish if other people are still inside", a Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said.
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Tributes paid to British girl drowned in Egypt
The headteacher of the school attended by a British five-year-old who drowned to death in a hotel pool in Egypt has paid tribute to her, saying she was "artistic and creative, always trying her best".
Andy Mathieson, headteacher of Kelvin Grove Primary School in Sydenham, south east London, said: "The whole school community is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Chloe Johnson and our thoughts and prayers go to her family and friends at this difficult time.
"She was well-liked by all the other children and had made many friends at Kelvin Grove. She is a huge loss to our school".
Scotland to vote on same-sex marriage law
The Church of Scotland is facing a split over the ordination of gay clergy. The Church's General Assembly is due to vote on the issue tomorrow.
ITV News' Scotland Correspondent Debi Edward reports that proposals have already seen some congregations break away:
Cameron faces more challenges from within party
Tory activists have attacked the Prime Minister's stance on gay marriage today, calling on David Cameron to drop the legislation.
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill returns to the Commons tomorrow for two days of debate, with many Tory MPs expected to oppose it on a free vote.
Mr Cameron is also facing more trouble over Europe, accused by a former Foreign Secretary of "running scared" of his backbenchers.
ITV News correspondent Romilly Weeks reports:
Michael Owen gives fans 'huge thanks' as he retires
Stoke City and former England player Michael Owen has given his fans a "huge thank you" after he played his last game before retiring:
Wow! Where do I start? Huge thanks to the Stoke fans. They sang my name non stop and gave me a send off I will never forget. #specialfans
From @themichaelowen on Twitter:Congratulations to Carra, Scholesy and all those players retiring today. Legends of the game.
From @themichaelowen on Twitter:Another huge thank you to everybody on here. Never seen so many nice messages. Very kind.
From @themichaelowen on Twitter:Stoke City drew 1-1 with Southampton on the last day of the football season.
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British father 'admits killing children' in France
A British father has admitted slitting the throats of his two young children in France following a difficult divorce, sources said.
It is understood that the man, who has not yet been named, was recently divorced and was looking after his children for the first time since separating from his wife.
ITV News Correspondent Harry Smith reports:
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Villas-Boas: Tottenham want to keep Bale
The Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has said they don't want to sell Gareth Bale despite the club failing to qualify for the Champions League. It had been predicted that Bale would move to a bigger club who are in the competition, but Villas-Boas denied Spurs were planning to sell him.
– Andre Villas-Boas, Tottenham Manager"No, I don't think so. This has been an ongoing question. We have to keep our ambitions high, hold on to our best players. For us to make it better in the future we have to hold on to the best."
Sunshine and showers across the UK this evening
There will be a few sharp showers in Scotland this evening, while the rest of the UK will have brighter skies before dusk. ITV Weather Presenter Lucy Verasamy has the details.
