Fire Service Funding Crisis Threatens Bonfire Night Safety
Firefighters Union sounds alarm over dangerous staffing shortages and budget cuts threatening public safety during peak emergency periods across the UK.
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Tube strikes cancelled after RMT pay deal agreement
London Underground workers have accepted a groundbreaking pay deal, ending threat of further Tube strikes. The RMT union's agreement brings 5% pay rise and includes major concessions on working conditions.
A Mother's Embrace: Trauma Horror Masterpiece
This unsettling British horror film explores psychological trauma through the eyes of a firefighter confronting childhood demons in a gripping cinematic experience.
Firefighter threatened over legal medical cannabis use
A US firefighter faces career-ending consequences after testing positive for legally prescribed medical marijuana, highlighting the conflict between state and federal cannabis laws and workplace policies.
Irish firefighter jailed for Boston rape
Former Cork firefighter Terence Crosbie receives 6-8 year prison sentence for brutal rape of woman in Boston apartment while on holiday. Shocking case reveals double life of respected emergency responder.
Firefighter rapist jailed for 13 years over holiday curse claim
A serving firefighter who violently attacked a woman after meeting her on a night out has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars, after attempting to blame his actions on a supposed 'holiday curse'.
Italy Airport Strikes Disrupt 50,000 Passengers
Massive airport strikes across Italy threaten to disrupt travel plans for tens of thousands of passengers, with widespread flight cancellations and delays expected throughout the country's major transport hubs.
Firefighter finds son dead at crash scene he responded to
In a devastating twist of fate, experienced firefighter Rob Gawthorpe responded to an early morning collision only to find his 25-year-old son, Tom, fatally injured in the wreckage. This harrowing story reveals the personal nightmare behind the emergency
Firefighter jailed for Westminster rape
A London firefighter has been sentenced to nine years for the violent rape of a woman in Westminster after meeting her during a night out, with judge condemning his 'predatory behaviour'.
Junior Doctors Announce Five-Day NHS Strike Over Pay
Fresh wave of NHS strikes announced as junior doctors reject government pay offer, threatening major disruption to healthcare services across England.
Junior Doctors Confirm November Strike in England
England's NHS faces renewed disruption as resident doctors confirm November strike action in ongoing pay dispute with government, threatening further strain on healthcare services.
Firefighter arrested for alleged burglary at wife's home
A New Mexico firefighter faces serious charges after allegedly breaking into his estranged wife's home while wearing his uniform, raising questions about abuse of position.
Irish firefighter's plane emergency caught on police footage
Exclusive footage shows Irish firefighter Terence Crosbie's terrifying experience aboard a Boston-bound flight, prompting emergency response and raising serious aviation safety questions.
Volunteer firefighter dies in hit-and-run tragedy
A community mourns as dedicated volunteer firefighter dies after being struck by alleged hit-and-run driver while riding his motorbike, leaving family devastated.
US Caribbean Strikes: CIA Covert Role Exposed
Explosive revelations uncover CIA's clandestine involvement in US military operations across the Caribbean, raising serious questions about intelligence oversight and regional sovereignty.
NHS strikes cancelled as unions accept pay deal
Breaking: NHS hospital workers call off planned strikes as union leaders agree to government pay offer, bringing relief to millions of patients across England.
University strike threat over pay could lock students out
British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.
Badenoch vows to ban doctor strikes, protect academies
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Labour's union ties and pledges to ban NHS doctor strikes while defending academy school freedoms in major policy speech.
Firefighter's guilt over Manchester Arena attack response
A veteran Manchester firefighter reveals his profound emotional struggle responding to recent synagogue violence while battling trauma from the 2017 Arena bombing that still haunts him eight years later.
France paralysed by mass strikes over economic reforms
France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.
Heathrow strikes: Summer holiday chaos as staff walk out
Exclusive: Over 800 Heathrow workers, including engineers and security, will strike in July over pay disputes, threatening major disruptions for summer holiday travellers.
France's 'Block Everything' Strikes Halt Nation Over Pensions
France faces major disruption as unions launch a 'Bloquons Tout' (Block Everything) general strike against President Macron's controversial pension age rise to 64. Transport, schools, and energy sectors are hit.
France paralysed by mass strikes over austerity budget
Hundreds of thousands of workers bring France to a standstill in a massive day of strikes and demonstrations, demanding Prime Minister Gabriel Attal scraps deep public spending cuts.
Gatwick Airport Braces for 8 Days of Strike Action
Gatwick Airport is set for major disruption this autumn as over 100 workers announce eight days of strikes in a dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening travel plans for thousands of passengers.
NSW's 'Terrifying' Bushfire Warning After Wet Winter
Firefighting chiefs in New South Wales issue a stark warning of a potentially deadly bushfire season, fueled by extreme grass growth following one of the wettest winters on record.
Travel Chaos for Brits as Spanish Airport Strikes Ground Flights
British holidaymakers face severe travel disruption as indefinite strikes by security staff at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) cause flight cancellations and massive delays. The industrial action, demanding higher pay, is set to cause chaos throughout Oct
TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes
Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.
Grey's Anatomy Spinoff Station 19 Lands on BBC iPlayer
The hit firefighter drama Station 19, a spinoff from Grey's Anatomy, has finally arrived on BBC iPlayer. UK fans can now binge all seven seasons for free, delving into the high-stakes world of Seattle's bravest.
London tourists slam 'worst week ever' amid tube strike chaos
Tourists in London faced a week of transport misery and soaring costs as coordinated Tube and rail strikes brought the capital to a standstill, turning dream holidays into logistical nightmares.
Half-Term Holiday Chaos: Strikes Hit Greece & Ireland
UK families planning half-term getaways to Greece and Ireland are facing major travel disruptions due to planned strikes. Get the latest advice and alternative options.
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