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‘Best of the brigade’ - Fire chief praises London firefighters in Turkey

Fire commissioner Andy Roe said the 12 London firefighters in Turkey were setting an example for his whole team

Evening Standard

Video shows London firefighters reunite mum and daughter after they were trapped in earthquake rubble

The mother gave her young daughter a huge hug after being helped to freedom and safety

Evening Standard

London fire brigade reviews Freemason ties after union criticism

FBU raised concerns at meeting discussing review that found service to be institutionally misogynist

The Guardian - UK

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London fire chief apologises to mother of firefighter who took own life

Death of Jaden Matthew Francois-Esprit led to review of service that found it to be ‘institutionally racist’

The Guardian - UK

Firefighters renew warning of rise in fires caused by e-bikes

London Fire Brigade has issued a new safety warning after a fire in a high-rise block of flats in south east London was caused by an e-bike.

The Independent UK

Fire rips through historic London church as heartbroken vicar watches on

Lewis Carroll and Queen Victoria’s son Prince Leopold had links to ‘historical treasure’ church

The Independent UK

London church described as ‘historical treasure’ destroyed by fire

The building had links to author Lewis Carroll and Queen Victoria’s son Prince Leopold.

The Independent UK

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Firefighters called to blaze at heritage-listed London church

St Mark’s is located near Abbey Road Studios and Lord’s Cricket Ground, and has links to author Lewis Carroll and Queen Victoria’s son Prince Leopold.

The Independent UK

Carbon monoxide ‘urgent alert’ as soaring energy bills raise open fire fears

London Fire Brigade says is concerned people are putting their lives at risk to warm their homes

Evening Standard

Dramatic video shows London bus engulfed by flames in Marylebone as passengers escape injury

The blaze broke out at the rear of a bus on Portman Square in Marylebone

Evening Standard

People evacuated as burst water main floods homes in north London

Firefighters lead about 20 people to safety after being called to overnight incident in Belsize Road, Camden

The Guardian - UK

Mayfair: Diners flee as fire breaks out in central London restaurant

Dramatic footage on social media has shown the moment terrified diners were forced to flee a central London restaurant after a fire broke out on Friday evening.

Evening Standard

Burst water mains flood residential road in Camden

Two water mains burst in Camden causing a residential street to be flooded with water in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Evening Standard

London fire brigade put into special measures over misogyny and racism

Watchdog to monitor force closely after damning report revealed deep-seated behavioural problems

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London Fire Brigade put into special measures after review found it was ‘institutionally racist’

LFB will now face an ‘enhanced level of monitoring’ by inspectors

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade put into special measures by watchdog

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said LFB will now face an ‘enhanced level of monitoring’ by inspectors.

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade put in special measures after review found it is ‘institutionally misogynist and racist’

It comes after independent review found fire service has “dangerous levels of ingrained prejudice against women”

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade issues stern ‘reminder’ to BBC Breakfast hosts after spotting laptop hazard

Naga Munchetty was especially in the firing line

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Evening Standard

Southwark: Man hospitalised after fire in apartment block

A man has been hospitalised following a fire in an apartment block in south London.

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade must ‘root out’ bad leadership, says former fire minister

An independent review by Nazir Afzal found that the London Fire Brigade (LFB) is ‘institutionally misogynistic and racist’.

Evening Standard

London MP calls for LFB firefighters to wear cameras on home visits after shocking racism report

Report into London Fire Brigade found its culture is ‘institutionally misogynist and racist’

Evening Standard

LFB report inspires NHS and BBC employees to raise concerns, says probe lawyer

People who work in the NHS, the BBC and police forces have raised “serious concerns” about the way they are treated, a lawyer has said. An independent culture review of London Fire Brigade (LFB), led by Nazir Afzal – a former chief crown prosecutor for the North West, found “dangerous…

The Guardian - UK

Union is ‘sceptical’ senior leaders can change culture in London fire brigade

After a damning report exposes misogyny, racism and bullying in the organisation, union says it raised concerns ‘over many years’

The Independent UK

Minister rejects call for national misogyny and racism inquiry after LFB report

An independent culture review of London Fire Brigade found ‘dangerous levels of ingrained prejudice against women’.

Daily Mirror

London Fire Brigade racism and misogyny report leads to UK-wide probe call

Former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal branded London Fire Brigade institutionally racist and misogynistic and now is calling for further probes into other public bodies

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