o Sashay down to RuPaul's Digital DragCon: It's your weekend quarantine must-watch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 09:30:32 -0400 Hold on to your wig! RuPaul's annual DragCon is going online. Here's how you can stream it for free. Full Article
o The Wooster Group's 'Hamlet' with Richard Burton: Today's quarantine must-watch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 13:37:09 -0400 The experimental theater company revisits Shakespeare using a 1964 filmed performance of Richard Burton. Here's how to stream it for free. Full Article
o Pulitzer Prize for drama goes to Michael R. Jackson's 'A Strange Loop' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 17:04:17 -0400 The tale of a black queer writer wins one of theater's top prizes. David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's musical, "Soft Power," is a finalist. Full Article
o Three off-duty firefighters save man’s life using vital first aid skills learnt at work By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:24:55 +0100 Three off-duty firefighters save man’s life using vital first aid skills learnt at work Full Article
o Londoners' unwanted clothes will support firefighters By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:35:16 +0100 Londoners are now able to recycle their clothes at fire stations across the city while supporting a good cause Full Article
o London Fire Brigade Museum secures National Lottery support By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:59:51 +0100 London Fire Brigade Museum secures National Lottery support Full Article
o Smoking remains the top cause of fatal fires despite a fall in the number of smokers By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 14:05:44 +0100 Smoking continues to be the top cause of fatal fires in the home, London Fire Brigade warns as 'Stoptober' launches. Full Article
o Ladbroke Grove train crash victims remembered on 20 year anniversary By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:34:45 +0100 Family and friends came together to commemorate the 31 people who died in the Ladbroke Grove train crash 20 years ago today Full Article
o Brigade urges government to stop neglecting fire safety at Grenfell report committee By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:23:09 +0100 The London Fire Commissioner will today call for the Government to take stronger action and undertake urgent research on ‘buildings that fail’ on fire safety which leaves ‘stay put’ advice no longer viable. Full Article
o Role to Rank By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:40:57 +0100 Changing to a rank based structure will be more efficient and improve fire cover. Full Article
o Statement on the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:52:25 Z London Fire Brigade's response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report Full Article
o Brigade responds to report on the safety of electrical goods By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:49:52 Z Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee publish report on Whirlpool tumble dryers Full Article
o Brigade calls on Londoners to attend organised fireworks display By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:33:26 Z Firefighters are braced for a busy few days as Londoners celebrate Bonfire Night over the coming days Full Article
o Tom George retires after 32 years at London Fire Brigade By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:31:44 Z Deputy Commissioner and Director of Operations Tom George has retired from London Fire Brigade after 32 years of service to the capital. Full Article
o First ever fire brigade nutritionist scoops top award By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:36:57 Z Brigade nutritionist is honoured to receive award Full Article
o Firefighters remind Londoners to have working carbon monoxide alarms By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:40:23 Z Firefighters are warning Londoners to make sure they have a life-saving carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week Full Article
o Have yourself a fire free merry Christmas By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:57:21 Z Top safety tips to help everyone step into Christmas safely Full Article
o London Fire Commissioner to step down By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:09:13 Z The London Fire Commissioner, Dany Cotton, has today announced she will be stepping down from her position at London Fire Brigade on 31 December. Full Article
o Warning against candles after school child suffers burns during school carol service By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:13:44 Z Teachers and parents are being warned not to use real candles following an accident during a school’s carol service which resulted in a child suffering serious burns Full Article
o Firefighters open up their stations to spread Christmas cheer By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:54:18 Z Crews across London have been getting into the Christmas spirit by holding festive lunches and parties for elderly and vulnerable people who live nearby. Full Article
o London Fire Brigade responds to HMICFRS report By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:25:29 Z Andy Roe, who was appointed as the new London Fire Commissioner, responds to report Full Article
o Brigade responds to Whirlpool washing machine recall By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:22:12 Z We have highlighted the issue of door switches causing fire in different white goods to Whirlpool, Government and in our evidence to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee, so we are pleased to hear that Whirlpool have decided to take the step to get these potentially lethal washing machines out of people’s homes. Full Article
o Watson joins fire dog detectives Sherlock and Simba By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:08:55 Z A new four-legged trainee has joined the ranks of London Fire Brigade’s dog detectives Full Article
o London’s first ever woman Fire Commissioner retires after 32 year service By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 06:49:56 Z Today the Brigade’s first ever woman Commissioner Dany Cotton leaves London Fire Brigade after 32 years. Her long career has seen her break new ground for women in the fire service and open up the discussion around mental health issues in the emergency services. Full Article
o Hotel fined for putting staff and guests at risk through fire safety failings By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:21:26 Z A Stratford hotel and its owner have been ordered to pay a total of £45,000 for “serious and systemic” fire safety failures which “put staff and guests at risk” Full Article
o Response to statement from Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:06:59 Z London Fire Brigade welcomes the announcement on building safety made by the Secretary of State. Full Article
o New fire commissioner signs covenant with UK Armed Forces By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:15:24 Z London Fire Brigade’s first Commissioner in 75 years to have served as a commissioned officer in the British army has today sign a covenant with the UK armed forces. Full Article
o Tyre company director nailed for fire safety failings By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:17:00 Z The director of a scrap tyre yard has been handed a suspended prison sentence for a series of fire safety offences after an emergency fire door was nailed shut in a building where workers were living Full Article
o Firefighters prevent disruption at Victoria as Storm Ciara hits the capital By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:18:33 Z Fire crews attended around 160 weather related incidents in a 12 hour period. Full Article
o Property company fined for fire safety breaches after resident unable to escape during blaze By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:29:52 Z A resident who was unable to access an emergency escape route during a fire was found standing on a windowsill hanging from guttering and had to be rescued by firefighters Full Article
o Getting on like a house on fire? Make sure you follow our fire safety tips this Valentine’s Day By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:09:15 Z London Fire Brigade encourages Londoners to let sparks fly this Valentine’s Day, but not within their homes Full Article
o Firefighters warn people to “vape safe” after man badly burnt by exploding e-cig By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:03:08 Z A man was badly burnt and left with scars on his leg after a vape exploded in his pocket when it came into contact with his keys. Full Article
o Pancake Day - a day of fun, feasting and fire safety By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:57:53 Z Top safety tips to help everyone when cooking on Pancake Day Full Article
o Fires in London at the lowest level since records began By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:04:29 Z Increases in the Brigade’s fire safety work has helped blazes in the capital hit their lowest level since records began according to new figures released today. Full Article
o New children’s book is #firefightingsexism by challenging gender roles By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:23:55 Z London Fire Brigade has worked with Butterfly Books to produce a new children’s picture book that aims to tackle misconceptions about women’s roles in the emergency services Full Article
o Six female firefighters to cross the Antarctic By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:40:43 Z Three London firefighters, and three from South Wales, will be strapping on skis for an arduous 1900km trek across the Antarctic. Full Article
o Fire Cadet Volunteer Instructor Awards By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:29:06 Z London Fire Brigade celebrated their Volunteer Cadet Instructors at an award ceremony and called for more to join up to help run their Cadets scheme. Full Article
o Generation Xers at higher risk of dying or injury in smoking related fires By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:38:54 Z Generation Xers accounted for half of all the people that died in smoking related fires and a third of injuries, according to new data from London Fire Brigade. Full Article
o Challenging nuisance 999 calls saves London Fire Brigade £800k By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:27:50 Z Control Operators challenged more than 2,000 time-wasting 999 callers last year – saving London Fire Brigade almost £800k Full Article
o Brigade still ready for fire and rescue emergencies By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:18:36 Z London Fire Brigade will continue to provide a full emergency fire and rescue service to the capital. Full Article
o London Fire Brigade welcomes publication of new Bill to improve fire safety By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:08:25 Z The Bill will amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) and will provide greater clarity on the additional areas which fall to the responsible person or duty-holder for multi-occupied residential buildings Full Article
o Fire safety warning as millions work from home to stem spread of Covid-19 By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:45:33 Z Firefighters are issuing urgent #StayHomeStaySafe advice as millions of people enter their first full week of working from home amidst the Coronavirus pandemic Full Article
o London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade announce blue light partnership to tackle Covid-19 By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:06:41 +0100 London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade have announced a new partnership to boost the Covid-19 emergency response which will see firefighters helping with a number of roles across the ambulance service Full Article
o Brigade response to Government announcement on further steps to reform the building safety system By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:59:35 +0100 A Government announcement on further steps to reform the building safety system has been welcomed by London Fire Brigade, but senior firefighters also have concerns it has not gone far enough Full Article
o New teams set up in London to respond to Covid-19 deaths in the community By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:37:17 +0100 New specialist teams are being trained to respond to suspected Covid-19 deaths in the community across London Full Article
o Lockdown cooking with Greg By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:44:27 +0100 Greg Lessons, Brigade Nutritionist, is making cooking videos to help people prepare some amazing meals, using ingredients many of us will already have in our kitchen cupboards. Full Article
o One year on, how is London prepared to prevent another Notre Dame? By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:58:10 +0100 London fire Brigade is warning managers of London’s closed historic venues not to be complacent about fire safety during the coronavirus outbreak Full Article
o Brigade delivers protective equipment for health and social care workers By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:47:38 +0100 Firefighters are helping in the fight against Covid-19 by delivering over two million pieces of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline health and social care workers. Full Article
o London lockdown sees spike in outdoor fires By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:55:30 +0100 Firefighters have seen a spike in bonfires as Londoners take to burning waste at home during the Coronavirus lockdown Full Article
o Firefighters delivering medicine and food to London’s most vulnerable people By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:36 +0100 Firefighters are continuing to step up to prevent the spread of coronavirus, this time by delivering medicines, care packages and food to vulnerable Londoners Full Article