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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Business:
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Entertainment:
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Rugby League:
Victor Radley's hopes of playing for England in the upcoming Ashes series are still alive despite being caught up in the Brandon Smith drug charge 13:57

Entertainment:
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Cricket:
Australian wicketkeeper Josh Inglis has been ruled out of next month's T20 series against the Black Caps with a calf strain 13:27

Law and Order:
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International:
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