London Bridge attack A&E doctor among NHS staff recognised in New Year Honours
A doctor who organised emergency care for victims of the London Bridge terror attack is among dozens of National Health Service staff recognised in the New Year Honours.
Grenfell Tower
End of Grenfell police probe ‘still years from here’ – Commissioner
The end of the police investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire is years away, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner said.
Second phase of Grenfell inquiry unlikely before end of next year
The second phase of the Grenfell Tower inquiry is unlikely to start until the end of next year, the chairman has announced.
Man jailed for £90,000 housing fraud after posing as Grenfell fire victim
A man who pretended to be a victim of the Grenfell Tower disaster, committing a fraud of nearly £90,000, has been jailed.
Grenfell fire coroner meets Queen at Buckingham Palace
The Grenfell coroner has joined the Queen for a private lunch at Buckingham Palace.
Fridge freezer wiring blamed for Grenfell Tower blaze
The Grenfell Tower fire was most likely started by overheating in the wiring within a fridge freezer, an expert has said.
Grenfell Tower resident asked if helicopter could be sent
A 999 call handler has admitted she may have offered false hope to Grenfell Tower residents who believed they could be rescued by helicopter.
Fire expert criticises Grenfell Tower ‘stay put’ advice
Grenfell Tower’s “stay put” fire advice was “unreasonable” once cladding had been installed during the building’s refurbishment completed in 2016, an expert has said.
Conmen have tried to claim more than £630,000 meant for Grenfell survivors
A string of fraudsters have tried to claim more than £600,000 meant for survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Grenfell Tower cladding fire dangers known about for decades, inquiry told
The dangers of the flammable material used in the cladding panels on Grenfell Tower have been known for decades, an expert has said.
Fraudster who claimed £100,000 meant for Grenfell victims handed six-year term
A fraudster who claimed more than £100,000 meant for Grenfell Tower victims has been sentenced to six years in prison.
Girl, 12, in Grenfell Tower asked 999 operator: ‘Please can you hurry up?’
A 12-year-old girl was assured firefighters were on their way to rescue her from Grenfell Tower as the child begged the 999 operator: “Please can you hurry up?”
Former housing director quizzed over Grenfell Tower information delays
The former housing director of the firm that ran Grenfell Tower was left on the verge of tears as she was quizzed over delays in providing firefighters with vital information.
Grenfell Tower resident told to stay put after advice changed, inquiry hears
A Grenfell Tower resident was told to remain in their flat more than 15 minutes after the London Fire Brigade’s “stay put” advice was changed, a public inquiry has heard.
Senior officer at Grenfell fire took ‘half a second’ to declare major incident
The first senior police officer to arrive at the Grenfell Tower fire took just “half a second” to declare it a major incident after seeing flames coming from a flat window like a “jet engine”, the public inquiry has heard.
Grenfell inquiry hears distressing 999 call of family’s escape from tower
The father of the youngest victim of the Grenfell Tower fire can be heard pleading with his daughters to “keep going” in a distressing 999 call recorded during the family’s escape.
Mother of Grenfell video suspect describes footage as ‘disgusting’
The mother of a teenager arrested over a viral video mocking the Grenfell Tower tragedy has described the footage as “disgusting”.
Six men questioned over Grenfell bonfire investigation released
Six men have been released after being questioned by police investigating an “offensive” video showing a model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire.
Sixth man arrested in Grenfell bonfire investigation
A sixth person has been arrested following a police investigation into an “offensive” video showing a model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire.
Police investigating ‘offensive’ Grenfell bonfire video search address
Police investigating an “offensive” video showing a model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire have begun searching an address.
Five men questioned by police over ‘offensive’ Grenfell bonfire video
Five men are being questioned by police after they were arrested over a video showing a model of Grenfell Tower burning on a bonfire.
Five men arrested after handing themselves in over ‘vile’ Grenfell bonfire video
Five men have been arrested over a video showing a model of Grenfell Tower burning on a bonfire.
V&A construction materials linked to Glasgow School of Art and Grenfell Tower
The roof of the V&A Dundee contains combustible building materials that has been linked to spread of the Glasgow School of Art fires and Grenfell Tower’s windows.
David Lammy dedicates GQ Award to Grenfell and Windrush
David Lammy dedicated his GQ Men Of The Year award to the victims of the Grenfell fire.
Grenfell fire referenced as Michaela Coel hits out at those putting profits before people
Michaela Coel referenced the Grenfell fire tragedy during her keynote lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival, while calling for change in a society she said is focused on financial profit.
Verdict due next week on north MSP’s sprinkler campaign
A Highland MSP will find out by next week if the Scottish Government will back his call for sprinklers to be installed in all new-build social housing.
Grenfell children join Theresa May in Downing Street garden planting session
Children affected by the Grenfell Tower fire have joined Theresa May in a planting session in the garden of number 10 Downing Street.
DIY SOS begins rebuilding community space destroyed in Grenfell Tower blaze
Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team have embarked on one of their “morally most important projects” to date – rebuilding a community space destroyed by the Grenfell Tower fire.
Grenfell Tower tragedy referenced by Frances McDormand at Oscars
The Grenfell Tower fire was mentioned by best actress winner Frances McDormand at the Oscars after campaigners were inspired by Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Stormzy backs overhaul of the Grenfell Tower public inquiry
Stormzy has backed a campaign calling for a shake-up of the Grenfell Tower public inquiry.
PM ‘absolutely committed’ to supporting Grenfell survivors, says No 10
Downing Street has insisted Theresa May is “absolutely committed” to supporting those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire, after the Prime Minister came under a blistering attack from grime artist Stormzy at the Brit Awards.
Emeli Sande backs teens’ single for Grenfell Tower victim
One of the north-east’s most famous musical exports has backed a charity cover of one of her songs in memory of a Grenfell Tower victim.