British authorities are currently investigating a fire that occurred at the London home of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The incident, which took place in the early hours of May 12, resulted in damage to the entrance of the property located in the Kentish Town neighborhood. The London Fire Brigade reported that the blaze was quickly extinguished, with no injuries reported. Prime Minister Starmer, who resides at the official Downing Street residence, has been renting out the affected property since his election.

The Metropolitan Police have cordoned off the area to conduct their inquiries, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister expressed gratitude towards the emergency services for their swift response. The cause of the fire remains unclear at this stage, with authorities yet to determine whether it was accidental or deliberate.

This incident has drawn attention to the security measures surrounding the Prime Minister's properties, especially given the high-profile nature of the occupant. The property, valued at approximately £2 million, has been the subject of protests in the past, including a demonstration by pro-Palestinian activists last year.

As the investigation continues, officials have refrained from speculating on the cause of the fire, stating that further details will be released in due course. The Prime Minister's office has assured the public that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure the safety and security of the Prime Minister and his properties.

Kilcoo secured their place in Down football history on Sunday, capturing an unprecedented seventh consecutive Senior Football Championship title with a 1-17 to 1-11 victory over Carryduff at Pairc Esler. The Magpies delivered their strongest performance of the championship when it mattered most, with Paul Devlin's first-half penalty goal providing crucial separation in a hard-fought contest that saw the throw-in time pushed back to 5pm following a pitch inspection.

The match, originally scheduled for 3:30pm, saw Kilcoo demonstrate the championship experience that has defined their remarkable 12-title run over 13 seasons. Devlin's 22nd-minute penalty strike down the middle proved decisive, with the player explaining his calculated approach: "It was a big moment in the game and it needed to go in, so I didn't want to put it in the corner and the keeper has a chance if diving. I just thought I wanted to hit it hard."

Carryduff, making their first final appearance since losing to Kilcoo in the 2020 decider, mounted a second-half rally but ultimately fell short of claiming what would have been their inaugural Frank O'Hare Cup. The South Belfast club had powered past Burren in the semi-final with their full contingent available, but couldn't overcome Kilcoo's championship pedigree despite showing improved form from their previous final appearance five years earlier.

Devlin expressed satisfaction with the victory amid external skepticism, noting "it's nice to see that people want Kilcoo to fall" while emphasizing the team's resilience. "This one is sweet with how the game played out and the build-up where we were doubted in this year's championship," he told BBC Sport NI. "It just shows the character of this team. Big teams play well in big games and we have that experience to put in those big performances." The win solidifies Kilcoo's status as the dominant force in Down football, achieving a landmark that had eluded them when Burren denied their seventh consecutive title bid in 2018.