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Investigation Launched Into Kensal Rise House Fire
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at a house undergoing refurbishment in Kensal Rise in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Four fire engines and 21 firefighters attended the scene on Purves Road just before 05:30.
Damaged was caused to the entrance of the two storey house.
There are no reports of any injuries.
Anyone with any information on the fire is urged to contact police.
WMP To Reduce Number os PCSOs Following Review
West Midlands Police is to reduce its number of police community support officers (PCSOs) following a wholesale review of local policing.
The review was part of wider plans to help the force improve service while navigating huge savings in excess of £130m that it has to make over the next five years.
Deputy Chief Constable David Thompson said: "From the outset of the review we were very clear that we anticipated we would have to significantly reduce the numbers of PCSOs employed by the force.
"This is a hugely regrettable but unavoidable set of proposals as we need to do all we can to ensure we are sustainable to 2020 and beyond."
Asda To Not Participate In Black Friday
Supermarket chain Asda will no longer take part in Black Friday, the controversial discount day.
Asda has said that it believes "shopper fatigue" has set in "around flash sales on big-ticket, non-essential items at Christmas".
Black Friday originated in the US, where it marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the US.
(MH)
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at a house undergoing refurbishment in Kensal Rise in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Four fire engines and 21 firefighters attended the scene on Purves Road just before 05:30.
Damaged was caused to the entrance of the two storey house.
There are no reports of any injuries.
Anyone with any information on the fire is urged to contact police.
WMP To Reduce Number os PCSOs Following Review
West Midlands Police is to reduce its number of police community support officers (PCSOs) following a wholesale review of local policing.
The review was part of wider plans to help the force improve service while navigating huge savings in excess of £130m that it has to make over the next five years.
Deputy Chief Constable David Thompson said: "From the outset of the review we were very clear that we anticipated we would have to significantly reduce the numbers of PCSOs employed by the force.
"This is a hugely regrettable but unavoidable set of proposals as we need to do all we can to ensure we are sustainable to 2020 and beyond."
Asda To Not Participate In Black Friday
Supermarket chain Asda will no longer take part in Black Friday, the controversial discount day.
Asda has said that it believes "shopper fatigue" has set in "around flash sales on big-ticket, non-essential items at Christmas".
Black Friday originated in the US, where it marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the US.
(MH)
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08 May 2009
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
31 August 2006
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
02 March 2007
Union anger at health sector pay rises
Unions have reacted angrily to the government's announcement that pay for nurses and other healthcare professions has been pegged below inflation. Nurses and other health care professionals will get 2.5%, 1.5% in April and 1% in November. General dental practitioners will get 2% but there is nothing on offer for general medical practitioners.
Union anger at health sector pay rises
Unions have reacted angrily to the government's announcement that pay for nurses and other healthcare professions has been pegged below inflation. Nurses and other health care professionals will get 2.5%, 1.5% in April and 1% in November. General dental practitioners will get 2% but there is nothing on offer for general medical practitioners.
03 March 2010
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
19 November 2008
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
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