Grenfell’s ‘exam girl’ relives the hell of fire

Inquest chief says her bravery in taking chemistry GCSE just hours after fleeing flames was ‘simply astonishing’ A Catholic student who got an A in her chemistry exam the morning after she escaped from the Grenfell Tower fire disaster played music as she revised to block out the noise outside her temporary refuge from residents... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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June 10, 2018

Faith leaders praised for Grenfell tragedy response

Faith communities have been praised for their response to last year’s Grenfell Tower blaze amid calls to learn from the tragedy. The distinctive ethos of faith communities enabled and encouraged them to respond with openness, hospitality and religious sensitivity to those in need, according to a new report marking the first anniversary of the fire.... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

March 8, 2018

Action demanded on 300 ‘Grenfells’

The Government must ‘get a grip’ and ensure that safety is not compromised amid revelations that more than 300 high-rises in England have Grenfell-style cladding. Housing charities demanded that the Government take action after new figures show that only seven social housing blocks have had the material removed. Some 301 out of 314 buildings over... Read More

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February 22, 2018

Stormzy praised by Catholic MP following Brit Awards performance

Stormzy has been praised in the Commons by a Catholic MP for speaking about the importance of mental health after his ‘tour de force’ performance at the Brit Awards. The Christian rapper and grime artist, won two of the top gongs at the ceremony and thanked God in his acceptance speech, was congratulated by shadow... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

June 14, 2017

Churches provide temporary shelter following Grenfell Tower fire

A fire broke out at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington this morning. Police have confirmed six people have died. Chairman of the British Pakistani Christian Association, Wilson Chowdhry travelled to the blaze to offer help and bottles of water to victims. “After the two crates of water I had ran out some local residents invited... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

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