London news: Firefighters called to blaze in Leytonstone as figures show ‘unprecedented’ rise in grass fires

London news: Firefighters called to blaze in Leytonstone as figures show ‘unprecedented’ rise in grass fires

F irefighters battled a blaze in Leytonstone on Thursday, reporting they have been called to more than 300 grass fires since the beginning of August. The London Fire Brigade said there have... Read more »
In ‘unprecedented’ action, Putin orders nuclear deterrent forces to be on ‘high alert’ amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine

In ‘unprecedented’ action, Putin orders nuclear deterrent forces to be on ‘high alert’ amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin took “unprecedented” post-Cold War action Sunday by ordering his nuclear deterrent forces to be on alert as international tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spiraled. Putin said in a... Read more »
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Westminster Lord Mayor bows out after record-breaking term and ‘unprecedented’ pandemic

The longest-serving Lord Mayor of Westminster has stood down as a new mayor is elected. Jonathan Glanz only donned his robes a handful of times despite his record breaking stretch as mayor.... Read more »