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London’s Grenfell Tower to be taken down after deadly 2017 fire
AFP, Published on 07/02/2025
» LONDON - Grenfell Tower — where 72 people died in 2017 in Britain’s worst residential fire since World War II — is to be demolished, the UK government confirmed on Friday.
London fire service criticised in high-rise tragedy report
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» LONDON - The emergency response to a 2017 high-rise fire that killed 71 people in London had "serious shortcomings", British media said on Tuesday, quoting an official report into the tragedy.
Prince Harry and pregnant Meghan set for first public outing
AFP, Published on 16/10/2018
» SYDNEY - Prince Harry and Meghan are set to make their first public appearance since announcing they are expecting a baby, kicking off a high-profile Pacific trip with a jaunt around dazzling Sydney Harbour Tuesday.
Britain mourns victims of Grenfell fire tragedy
AFP, Published on 14/06/2018
» LONDON - Green scarves, white roses: the community surrounding Grenfell Tower, the west London building ravaged by fire, united around shared symbols Wednesday night as they began 24 hours of poignant commemorations for the tragedy that killed 71 people a year ago.
Anger and grief as Britain marks Grenfell fire anniversary
AFP, Published on 13/06/2018
» LONDON - Anger and impatience for justice mix with raw grief as Britain prepares to mark the first anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster -- the deadliest domestic fire since World War II.
Queen honours Emma Thompson, Kenny Dalglish
AFP, Published on 09/06/2018
» LONDON - Actress Emma Thompson and football legend Kenny Dalglish were on Friday named in Queen Elizabeth II's honours list, but survivors and emergency responders to the Grenfell Tower disaster were notably absent as the first anniversary of the fire approaches.
Fire in London's Camden Market brought under control
Reuters, Published on 10/07/2017
» LONDON - Firefighters have brought under control the fire in a building in London's Camden Market, the London Fire Brigade said on Monday.
Seeking the truth, not the tragedy, in journalism
News, John Lloyd, Published on 03/07/2017
» London's Grenfell Tower fire victims aren't furious just with local authorities for ignoring safety concerns raised before this month's blaze killed at least 79 residents. They're angry with journalists too.
UK police brace for trouble as groups protest
Reuters, Published on 24/06/2017
» LONDON: Hundreds of police officers lined the streets of London and Birmingham on Saturday to prevent far-right demonstrators from clashing with rival anti-fascism groups on a day of protest following deadly attacks in Britain.
Hundreds evacuated as UK steps up fire-safety checks
Associated Press, Published on 24/06/2017
» LONDON: The scope of Britain's fire-safety crisis broadened on Saturday, as London officials scrambled to evacuate four public housing towers due to concerns about fire doors and insulation around gas pipes, leaving residents angry and confused.