More than £5,000 has been raised and tradespeople have been donating their time and materials.

Neighbours raise funds for a woman, 79, who has had to leave her home after it was hit by lightning.

The fire service said it believed the fire was caused by a lightning strike

Strong winds fanned the flames after the house had been hit by lightning.

Properties in Sheldon and Lower Gornal are damaged, and five people treated for minor injuries.

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland were hit by thunderstorms, leaving thousands without power.

Children taking part in an event at the park are among the injured, according to local media.

It’s only mid-May, but thousands of people have already been evacuated across Canada as fires rage.