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Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
Five years ago, the tenement building on the corner of Albert Drive and Kenmure Street in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow burnt down. The council declared it a dangerous building and its tenants were evacuated, but delays and costs meant it was still standing in July 2025 – until it collapsed and left neighbouring residents homeless
Grenfell fire families face 10-year wait to see changes and reforms fully implemented
Grenfell fire families face 10-year wait to see changes and reforms fully implemented
'An amazing U-turn': Home Office drops bid to allow asylum seekers to live in unsafe housing
'An amazing U-turn': Home Office drops bid to allow asylum seekers to live in unsafe housing
I paid £100 a week for a bunk bed in overcrowded east London flat, says victim of Shadwell fire
I paid £100 a week for a bunk bed in overcrowded east London flat, says victim of Shadwell fire
Overcrowded London: 16 people discovered living in tiny flat after fire breaks out
Overcrowded London: 16 people discovered living in tiny flat after fire breaks out
Grenfell System Failure: A rage-inducing inquiry into government buck-passing
Grenfell System Failure: A rage-inducing inquiry into government buck-passing
Smoke alarms will finally be required in social housing - almost five years after Grenfell
