London fire: Plymouth mum scared as her block has same cladding as Grenfell tower

Sarah Blakebrough, who lives in a tower block in Mount Wise, Plymouth with her family, talked to This Morning about her desire to move after finding out about the cladding from the council. The mother-of-two said: “It’s been a tragedy and a horrible thing to watch unfold. Now we’ve found there is a real possibility […]

Susanna Reid deeply emotional over latest Grenfell Tower fire reports on GMB

The 46-year-old looked upset as she talked about the tragedy, which has so far claimed the lives of at least 79 people with that figure thought to be going up. During an interview with MP David Lammy, Susanna seemed like she was fighting to control her emotions as she discussed the tragedy. However, at one […]

WATCH the heartbreaking Grenfell Tower charity video HERE: Plus how to buy it and donate

The charity single already hit Number One on iTUnes earlier today, the same day it was released. Tonight the video premiered on UK television. Simon Cowell’s fundraising re-recording of Bridge of Troubled Water Stars looks set to be one of the biggest-selling songs of the year as Brits dig deep again to help those in […]

Grenfell Tower: Simon Cowell charity single IN PICTURES – Stars sing for fire victims

Featured singers on the track include Robbie Williams, Louisa Johnson, Liam Payne, Emeli Sande and Roger Daltrey of The Who. It also opens with a poignant, purpose-written rap by Stormzy. The stars assembled at a West London studio on Sunday and Monday to rush-prepare the song, with all proceeds being donated to the relief effort. […]

Ayda Field breaks down on hearing Grenfell Tower single live on ITV after pal hospitalised

The actress was visibly upset after a small segment of Bridge over Troubled Water – organised by Simon Cowell – was played on the ITV show. The track, which features her musician spouse, was released this morning with vocals from the likes of Rita Ora, Liam Payne, The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend. On […]

A New Body Will Be Set Up To Support Victims Of Tragedies Like The Grenfell Fire

Today’s Queen’s Speech announced the government will launch a public inquiry into the Grenfell tower fire and establish a new advocate for people who have lost loved ones in public tragedies. The Queen set out that a full public inquiry into the disaster, in which 79 people have been confirmed dead or are missing, and […]

Grenfell Tower fire charity single: Simon Cowell's Bridge Over Troubled Water LISTEN HERE

The likes of Emeli Sande, Liam Payne, Stomzy, Robbie Williams and many more can be heard on the three minute, 53-second song. The track is available to buy and stream now, with all proceeds going to the Grenfell relief effort. Listeners can also donate on the song’s official website. The song will get its radio […]

Grenfell tragedy: Homeless survivors receive £200k from emergency fund

Published time: 20 Jun, 2017 10:46 Around £200,000 from a £5 million emergency fund has been given to the families affected by last week’s massive tower block fire, according to the Grenfell Response Team (GRT). The GRT is made up of personnel from the emergency services, Red Cross workers and local and national government. Read […]

Grenfell Tower fire: Simon Cowell charity single is ‘EMOTIONAL’

Simon Cowell has helmed the project, bringing together a huge number of famous faces – from The Who’s Roger Daltry to Tulisa. Sande said the process was “emotional”. “It’s a hard time not to feel quite helpless, I’m just happy I could give my voice and my passion,” she said. “It was quite emotional. When […]

'Get me in there, I want to help' Rookie firefighter whose first job was Grenfell Tower

NICK EDWARDS/EPA April Cachia and Grenfell Tower As well as being a fire risk assessor her former company specialises in the analysis of building defects and problems with materials like cladding. Last Wednesday’s devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in Kensington, London, reached temperatures of more than 1,000C and engulfed the building in an inferno – […]