Tag: Grenfell Tower fire
11 months ago
mirror.co.uk

New law promises to protect families after Awaab Ishak and Grenfell Tower fire deaths

The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill - brought about after tragedies such as Grenfell and the death of Awaab Ishak - ...

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about 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

'Shame on comedian Alfie Brown and anyone who thinks it's OK to laugh at Grenfell Tower'

Darren Lewis is disgusted by the cheap jokes from the Live at the Apollo star, punching down at the lives lost, miser...

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

One in three city council homes fails decent homes standard after cash diverted to post-Grenfell ...

"There was no way we were going to risk something like that happening here' say housing chiefs

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Grenfell Tower firefighter took selfie outside ruins and used it on Tinder profile

The emergency worker took a selfie in front of the ruins of the flat block in London, following a fire in June 2017 w...

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over 1 year ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Grenfell Tower firefighters diagnosed with terminal cancer after fire rescue operation

The brave emergency workers were diagnosed after rushing to the fire in London.

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over 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

'Remember the real tears and pain and don't be fooled by Matt Hancock's jungle game plan'

Darren Lewis is appalled that some viewers and famous faces are feeling sorry for the failed former health secretary ...

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almost 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

'72 empty Jubilee party seats scream of long wait for justice for Grenfell Tower victims'

A silent Jubilee street party scene, with place settings for the dead, shows forgotten Grenfell Tower fire families h...

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about 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Man who filmed burning Grenfell Tower model at bonfire pleads guilty

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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about 2 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Quayside flats to have dangerous cladding removed after finally being deemed eligible for funding

Residents of St Ann's Quay have been given some long-awaited good news, though the building's owner has admitted that...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Sacked fireman who said Grenfell Tower 'full of immigrants' WINS £15,000 at tribunal

The tribunal questioned the wording and validity of the charges levelled against Lee Glynn and raised concerns about ...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Grenfell protesters march to burned-out ruins to demand justice for 72 killed

The silent march of more than 100 Grenfell protesters saw a sea of placards reading: “This much evidence still no cha...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Thousands of leaseholders may no longer have to pay cladding repair bills themselves

Housing Secretary Michael Gove said he wants to review plans that force leaseholders in some blocks to take out loans...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Flat owner who tweeted about £101,000 cladding bill is trolled by government worker

Emily Boswell, 26, was accused of 'playing victim' and 'blatant attention seeking' after publicly speaking out on how...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Man who lost six family members in Grenfell says tower must stand until justice is done

Nabil Choucair, lost mum Sirria, 60, sister Nadia, 30, her husband Bassem Choukair, 40, and nieces Mierna, 13, Fatima...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Protest as flat owners hit by cladding scandal face financial ruin without help

Hundreds of protesters gathered on Parliament Square as leaseholders facie extortionate costs to fix buildings they d...

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over 2 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Birmingham cladding scandal victims' dismay as applications 'stuck at final hurdle'

The fine print of the the Government’s Building Safety Fund makes requirements around insurance which residents have ...

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almost 3 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

Cladding victims praise Birmingham REP for staging Grenfell play

The play is due to run in November and will feature verbatim accounts from those involved in the inquiry

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almost 3 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

First-time buyer facing bankruptcy after buying 'beautiful' flat

A leaseholder has asked 'how many more years do we need to wait until we can move on with our lives?' as Government f...

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about 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

SAS Who Dares Wins Grenfell hero applauded by viewers after heartbreaking story

The new series of SAS: Who Dares Wins moved viewers this evening as firefighter hero Ricky told about his experiences...

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about 3 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

1am Quayside fire alarm fear at cladding danger building

Around 150 people had to be evacuated from the St Ann’s Quay building, which has a number of fire safety defects, jus...

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about 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Taylor Wimpey sets up £125million fund to fix flammable cladding on 232 blocks

Many leaseholders have been left unable to sell or mortgage their homes because of safety fears in the wake of the Gr...

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about 3 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

What it's like to be 'trapped' in unsafe cladding crisis

Approaching four years since the Grenfell Tower disaster, the St Ann’s Quay apartment block overlooking the Tyne stil...

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about 3 years ago
birminghammail.co.uk

'Tens of thousands' living with dangerous cladding after Grenfell

Cabinet member Cllr Sharon Thompson has called on the Government to fully fund removal for all - including those livi...

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over 3 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Quayside residents still face major unsafe cladding worries

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick announced new funding on Wednesday lunchtime, but St Ann's Quay leaseholders have no...

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over 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Persimmon sets aside £75million to fix flammable cladding on 26 new build blocks

Persimmon, the firm which has been battling to restore trust with customers over cost-cutting and building issues, ha...

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over 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

New cladding fund finally ends families' bills - but some must pay £50 a month

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick faces fury for "incompetently betraying" flat owners after he announced the "biggest...

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over 3 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Quayside flats rejected in bid to remove unsafe cladding

Managers of the 10-storey St Ann's Quay have lost out from a first bid to the government for funding, and are now pin...

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almost 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Tower block next to Tyne Bridge to have dangerous cladding removed

There are plans to convert the prominent building into 130 flats, but its current cladding would not comply with post...

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almost 4 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Fire risk fears at Quayside flats with dangerous cladding

The St Ann's Quay building features a type of aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding, similar to the panels that...

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almost 7 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Grenfell Tower fire leads to fresh information for Newcastle planners

Newcastle City Council will take steps to offer more information to councillors in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire

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almost 7 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

At least 30 people have now died following the Grenfell Tower fire in London

The devastating blaze in West London has also left 12 people in critical care and many people are still missing

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almost 7 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Faces of the missing: families search for loved ones after tower fire

The fire has finally been extinguished in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower, but hundreds are now left to cope with homele...

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almost 7 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

How you can help London fire victims if you don't live in the capital

The news from London has attracted attention across the country, so here's how those of us up in the North East can h...

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almost 7 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Aftermath of a tragedy: Shocking scenes in London at Grenfell Tower fire

The number of confirmed fatalities may rise, as emergency services are still working to identify those killed at the ...

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almost 7 years ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Travelling to London? Everything you need to know in the wake of the major fire

Huge flames have engulfed a block of flats in West London and thirty people have been taken to hospital

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