A southbound Northern City Line train from Drayton Park failed to stop at the platform and ploughed into the concrete wall at the end of the tunnel at Moorgate station. When rescuers reached the ...

They come in a variety of forms: creams, lotions, ointments, gels or sprays . They can also include soap alternatives. They may be water-based, contain paraffin or natural oils. All cover the skin ...

This technology has the power to provide early warning and save lives – learn how to use, test and manage fire alarms. Fire alarms save lives. They're a vital part of your prevention and detection ...

Learn about different kinds of fire alarm systems, and get a better understanding of what you might need to install in your property. If you are responsible for a property, it's likely that you need ...

Last year London had the 4th highest amount of drownings in the UK. The River Thames and other waterways are hot spots for activity, so even in London it's important you know how to stay safe when ...

Four fire engines and 25 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Shelduck Close in Stratford. Part of a flat on the ground floor and mezzanine level in a three storey block of flats was destroyed ...

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a fire on Norwood Road in Southall. Half of the first floor and roof of a two-storey warehouse were damaged by fire. The roof was also damaged. Ten ...

All formal decisions about London Fire Brigade are approved by the London Fire Commissioner. Some decisions must also be approved by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor of London. This includes approval of the ...

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In 1666, a devastating fire swept through London, destroying 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, The Royal Exchange, Guildhall and St. Paul’s Cathedral. So how did it happen? Homes arched out over the ...

As the political climate intensified in Europe during the late 1930s, an Act of Parliament was passed to authorise the formation of a voluntary fire service. The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) formed in ...

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire at a shop with flats above on St Georges Parade in Perry Hill. A launderette on the ground floor of the two-storey building was partially ...