Historical paintings are carried out of Copenhagen stock exchange after landmark building went up in flames

Local museum inspector Benjamin Asmussen told Denmark's TV2 that the building was full of historically significant Danish works dating as far back as the 1600s.

'We're going down, we have to get out!' Terrifying moment builders caught in Copenhagen stock exchange inferno realise the iconic spire is about to come down on them as they run from the flames

Authorities are scrambling to preserve artefacts of the city's rich history, and even passers-by were seen carrying large paintings away from the building in a race to save them from the flames.

'400 years of culture up in flames': Denmark's horror at the loss of 'Copenhagen's Notre Dame' with civilians racing to save precious artwork as fire tears through former stock exchange, destroying iconic spire

Authorities are scrambling to preserve artefacts of the city's rich history, and even passers-by were seen carrying large paintings away from the building in a race to save them from the flames.

Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark join Queen Margrethe to celebrate her 84th birthday - after a frosty display on Easter ski-ing trip

Queen Mary, King Frederik, Queen Margrethe and her sister, Princess Benedikte, posed outside Fredensborg Castle as they greeted royal fans on Margrethe's birthday.

‘This is our Notre-Dame’: Fire engulfs Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange

A fire ripped through Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital's best-known buildings, on Tuesday, engulfing its spire which collapsed in a scene reminiscent of the 2019 blaze at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. 

I flew from Scotland to Denmark for 24 hours for a family trip to Legoland - the flights were £30 and it was £180 cheaper than going to Windsor

Nicola, 46, and her husband Alan Sutcliffe, 57, from Glasgow took their son Matthew, 8, to Legoland Billund after realising it was cheaper than going to Legoland Windsor.

'This is our Notre Dame!' Copenhagen's historic stock exchange goes up in flames as footage shows the moment iconic spire collapses while artworks are rescued from the building

A large police and fire presence remains on the scene around the Børsen building in Copenhagen. Surrounding streets have been closed off and commuters urged to avoid the inner city.

Copenhagen's historic stock exchange building goes up in flames and its iconic spire destroyed as fire breaks out during renovations

A large police and fire presence remains on the scene around the Børsen building in Copenhagen. Surrounding streets have been closed off and commuters urged to avoid the inner city.

Girls with a male twin develop 'manly' behaviors - because of extra testosterone passed to them in the womb, study shows

Scientists are increasingly showing interesting effects that girls with male twins may have developed in the womb. This branches from a well established tenet in animal biology.

Families fed-up with local drug dealers DIG UP entire cobbled street where they sell marijuana in bid to fight back against gangs in Denmark

Young children, elderly residents and even the city's mayor and Denmark's justice minister were among those present as cobblestones of Christiana's Pusher Street were torn up on Saturday.

UEFA advise thousands of England fans to book hotels in zombie drug addicts street for Euro 2024, despite the area being branded 'the most dangerous slum in Germany'

The area is located near Frankfurt's railway station, or Bahnhofsviertel, and UEFA have given the green light for Three Lions supporters to be based there.

Donald Trump suggests Joe Biden 'soiled' the coveted Resolute Desk as he blasts President over border policy in comments made at investor dinner where he raised $50.5 million

Former President Donald Trump implied that President Joe Biden defecated on the Resolute desk during a fundraiser in Palm Beach.

Queen Mary of Denmark steps out solo again as she opens a deer park in Copenhagen after fans speculate someone 'stayed away' from their Easter holiday

The Australian-born royal, 52, looked the epitome of country chic in a grey patterned jumper, black Seeland Cottage Quilt Lady Waistcoat and floppy hat.

My turn now...The royal mother-daughter pairings who like to share their favourite outfits. (But which of them looks best...?)

When it comes to favourite outfits, why not get a little extra wear down the generations? This applies to royal mother-daughter pairings just as much as anyone else,

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: You CAN teach yourself to be happy! And here are my scientifically-backed tips for happiness

When were you at your happiest? Was it as a carefree child, a ­boisterous teenager, a happily married mid-lifer, or someone, like me, in the later stages of their life?

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: My four tips for leading a happy life

When were you at your happiest? Was it as a carefree child, a ­boisterous teenager, a happily married mid-lifer, or someone, like me, in the later stages of their life?

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: My five tips for leading a happy life

When were you at your happiest? Was it as a carefree child, a ­boisterous teenager, a happily married mid-lifer, or someone, like me, in the later stages of their life?

Denmark says navy missile with tech error might launch unintentionally – but won’t explode

'The launch vehicle, the booster, is activated, and currently cannot be disabled.'

Danish navy missile could launch ANY MINUTE due to technical error: Air space is closed and shipping is warned of potential accidental strike

Denmark's armed forces said the technical problem arose on a Harpoon missile on the frigate HDMS Niels Juel during testing at anchor in the Korsoer naval base.

Raised Danish flag 'reignites rumours of unhappy family life in the royal household': Protocol suggests King Frederik and Queen Mary's Easter break was not attended by the whole family and 'someone stayed away'

A raised royal flag over King Frederik and Queen Mary's mansion at Amalienborg has reignited rumours of an unhappy family life.

Kasper Schmeichel gets emotional while reliving harrowing moment Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020... as the Dane hails efforts to save Man United star's life the 'single most incredible thing I've ever witnessed'

Kasper Schmeichel has retold the shocking moment that saw Christian Eriksen collapse during Denmark's opening game of Euro 2020, with the midfielder later making a full recovery.