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In 2006, 84-year-old Seattle homeowner Edith Macefield reportedly rejected a $1 million offer, so developers built a five-story complex around three sides of her house

In a striking display of resilience, an elderly homeowner in Seattle made headlines in 2006 by rejecting a million-dollar offer for her modest home. Surrounded by a bustling commercial development, her house stood as a poignant 'holdout' symbol in Ballard. This heartfelt decision was driven by treasured family memories, particularly…

The Times of India

Princes Street blaze shows fire service ‘can’t face more cuts’, union warns

The Fire Brigades Union also said the age of the building severely damaged by fire on Thursday meant it posed more difficulties for firefighters.

Evening Standard

Another Reform candidate resigns after vetting failure – and councils are forced to pick up the bill

Exclusive: Several costly resignations have come after allegations of racist social media activity

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Lord Advocate meets firefighter’s widow as investigations into death continue

Shelley Martin recently criticised ‘unacceptable’ delays around inquiries into the death her husband Barry in the Jenners fire in 2023.

Evening Standard

Three years is too long to have unanswered questions, says firefighter’s widow

Shelley Martin has hit out at delays in the investigation into the death of her husband, Barry Martin.

Evening Standard

Widow of firefighter who died in Jenners blaze hits out at ‘unacceptable’ delays

Shelley Martin said the death of her husband Barry had ‘devastated’ her family, including her twin sons.

Evening Standard

Emmys 2024: Winners, Surprises, Tears and Behind the Scenes

The winners of the 2024 Emmys, which should have been awarded in September 2023. Many predictions were correct.

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Colleagues of fallen firefighter to raise funds for his family at Six Nations game

Colleagues of a firefighter who died after tackling a blaze at a department store will raise money for a memorial fund set up in his honour at the…

The National (Scotland)

Fallen firefighter giving ‘maximum service’, says strikes law opponent

The tragic price paid by FBU member Barry Martin for doing his job was highlighted by a Labour peer at Westminster.

The Independent UK

Thousands donated to family of tragic Barry Martin by public and firefighters

More than £3,000 was donated to the fundraiser in a 24-hour window from around the time of his funeral on Friday morning.

Daily Record

Royal Mile falls silent as thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter

Barry Martin died last month after tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh locals pay heartfelt tributes to hero Jenners firefighter Barry Martin

We spoke to two retired firefighters and a retired nurse who shared their thoughts on the funeral and why they felt it was important to pay their respects in person.

Edinburgh Live

Scots firefighter who died after Jenners blaze given hero's send off as mourners line streets for funeral

Powerful images from the capital show fire officers lining the route of his funeral cortege ahead of the service at St Giles' Cathedral.

Daily Record

Edinburgh locals line Royal Mile at hero Jenners firefighter Barry Martin's funeral

Scores of firefighters and locals have lined the streets to honour the Fife firefighter who lost his life four days after tackling the Jenners blaze on Princes Street.

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West Lothian cancer patient slams NHS Lothian for 'inappropriate' data breach

Martin Laing from Blackburn, West Lothian, says he feels 'left in the dark' after his medical records were 'inappropriately' accessed by a member of NHS Lothian staff.

Edinburgh Live

Barry Martin's wife pays tribute to ‘proud’ Edinburgh firefighter ahead of funeral

Barry's wife Shelley Martin has paid a touching tribute to her husband. She said was a devoted father to their two sons, and said she was “utterly privileged” to be his wife.

The Independent UK

Wife pays tribute to ‘proud’ firefighter killed tackling Jenners blaze

The funeral for Barry Martin, 38, will take place at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Friday.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh roads closed for Friday's funeral of hero Jenners firefighter Barry Martin

Lothian buses have said that all uniformed emergency services personnel will be able to use their services for free as the capital comes together to pay respect to heroic Barry Martin.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow fire crews pay tribute to Barry Martin who died following Jenners blaze

Firefighters in Glasgow joined their colleagues from around the UK in a minute silence to pay tribute to Barry Martin, 38, who died in the line of duty on January 27

Daily Record

Firefighters across UK hold one-minute silence for Scot Barry Martin who died after Jenners blaze

Barry Martin, 38, passed died suffering critical injuries at a fire in the Jenners building in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Firefighters hold minute’s silence for Barry Martin who died after Jenners blaze

Fire crews across the UK have paid tribute to the 38-year-old who received fatal injuries battling the blaze at the building in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live

Details of firefighter Barry Martin's Edinburgh funeral with times and streets to pay respect

Serving Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel will line part of the route on the Royal Mile to St Giles Cathedral as locals are invited to line the final part of the route.

Daily Record

Family of firefighter who died in Edinburgh Jenners blaze invite public to pay respects during funeral

Barry Martin, 38, from Fife, died after suffering critical injuries during the January 23 blaze.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh to create memorial for hero Jenners firefighter Barry Martin

A minutes silence was held by councillors to remember Barry Martin, who died from injuries sustained tackling a fire at the former Jenners department store.

The Independent UK

Funeral for firefighter who died in Jenners blaze to take place in Edinburgh

Firefighters from across Scotland will be joining family and friends to pay tribute to Barry Martin.

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