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Boss of Grenfell Tower cladding supplier admits firm told ‘misleading half truth’ by failing to reveal how one of its products failed fire safety test Arconic’s Reynobond PE cladding came in two variants – ‘cassette’ and ‘rivet’ ‘Cassette’ panels failed a ‘disastrous’ fire test, but certifiers were not informed It was later installed on Grenfell … Read more
Charity that runs Tower of London spent £350K over last five years caring for its famous ravens – including £157K on a new enclosure, figures show Historic Royal Palaces have spent £350,000 on ravens over the last five years The charity spent £157,000 of this on an enclosure for the Tower of London birds Freedom … Read more
Charity that runs Tower of London spent £350K over last five years caring for its famous ravens – including £157K on a new enclosure, figures show Historic Royal Palaces have spent £350,000 on ravens over the last five years The charity spent £157,000 of this on an enclosure for the Tower of London birds Freedom … Read more
A cladding sales manger whose firm sold highly combustible cladding used at Grenfell Tower has told an inquiry that she has never heard of the fatal Lakanal House fire. Deborah French, a former UK sales manager for US firm Arconic, told the Grenfell Tower inquiry she was unaware of the 2009 fire in south London. Six … Read more
Lord Foster, whose buildings include the Gherkin in London and Apple’s headquarters in California, said the pandemic has been ‘an accelerant’ of trends that will reshape global cities.
A water tower in Leicestershire transformed into an award-winning three-bedroom home was the most viewed property for sale on listing website Rightmove in January. This unusual luxury property, with a price tag of £595,000, has a glass floor in the kitchen that reveals original cast iron pipework used to drain the water tank when it … Read more
Fancy splashing out? Grade II listed 50ft high water tower built in 1853 is transformed into £595k three-bed home after undergoing Grand Designs-style conversion The tower was originally built in 1853 and supplied water to the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire The building’s change of use was subject to protests from a town’s Civic Society as … Read more
Fancy splashing out? Grade II listed 50ft high water tower built in 1853 is transformed into £595k three-bed home after undergoing Grand Designs-style conversion The tower was originally built in 1853 and supplied water to the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire The building’s change of use was subject to protests from a town’s Civic Society as … Read more
Don’t meow-ve! Protective pussycat stops toddler from climbing onto the railings of his tower block balcony by gently swiping at the boy’s hands The concerned cat is seen flashing a worried look at owner before taking action Video was taken at the owner’s home in Bucaramanga, Columbia, on January 20 Despite appearing to be in danger the … Read more
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse… now’s the time to toll the bells, wear black and really prepare for trouble. For Merlina, the 14-year-old Queen raven of the Tower of London is missing, presumed dead and, according to myth and legend, the presence of these birds is vital to the survival of … Read more