To reach the upper floors because of intense heat and falling debris. This is a completely unprecedented fire. In my 29 years in the London Fire Brigade i have never seen a fire of this nature, and i have seen many high rise fires. Residents have been taking shelter in nearby community centres, some are still looking for missing relatives. She said we cant do it because the smoke is killing her, the smoke is coming. The smoke is coming through the doors, shes keep covering it but. Its everywhere. And that was the last time we heard from her. Theres no word yet on the cause of the blaze. Residents say they had raised concerns about fire safety in the block. Dozens of people are being treated in londons hospitals, 18 are said to be in a critical condition. The block had recently been refurbished. Ministers have ordered urgent checks on buildings where similar work has been carried out. Stay with bbc news throughout the evening for all the developments from our correspondents at the scene
Of the building tells this programme he has serious concerns about the recent refurbishment. That raises real questions about the fire safety checks that were in place to stop families getting hurt. Also, firefighters have worked through the night to dampen ablaze, although some parts of the building on the upper floors remain alight. The fire brigade say the tower block is not structurally safe for them to enter in some places. Meanwhile, local people continue to offer help to those left destitute and homeless, this is where the Relief Effort is being co ordinated, and as you can see, there are piles of clothes and toys that people have donated. We have also donated some money, given money to families, darren withdrew £1000 from his account, and we have been giving families £100 just to see them over the next couple of days. Good morning from North Kensington. This morning we are at the Westway Sports Centre on one of their basketball courts. You might be able to hear the traffic, w
The official brexit talks get under way between the United Kingdom and the European Union. In central portugal, extensive areas have been evacuated as forest fires continue to spread at least 62 people have died. And, a cultural giant reborn we visit dublin to see the wonders on display at the new Look National gallery. And coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News a morale boosting win for england, as the Under 21s Come From Behind to Beat Slovakia in their European Championships Group game in poland. Good evening. Police are still questioning a man on suspicion of terrorism offences, after a van was driven into a crowd of worshippers last night near a mosque in north london. Witnesses say the driver shouted that he wanted to kill muslims. The attack happened in Finsbury Park shortly after midnight. 11 people were injured and one man died though hed collapsed before the attack and the cause of his death isnt clear. A van was driven onto the pavement, hitting people in its path. Bystanders he
Snowdonia. Figures today show the number of people being rescued in the mountains is up on last year. Later in the programme we will find out why. Ten years ago today, the first iphone went on sale sparking a smartphone revolution. But how have they changed the way we live . Ill be finding out. Weve come to sheffield to hear about a multi Million Pound plan by the Lawn Tennis Association to revamp grassroots tennis and were also launching our Breakfast Summer Challenge with world number one andy murray the first to take it on. And sarah has the weather. Good morning. Weve got a lot of cloud across the skies today bringing heavy rain for northern and western parts. I will have a full forecast in 15 minutes. Good morning, first our main story. A retired court of appealjudge, sir Martin Moore Bick, is today expected to be appointed to lead the Public Inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster. The news comes as police say at least 80 people are believed to have died in the fire, but they do
Could he be so stupid . The line went dead and he did not contact us again. Not for another three weeks. We will have an interview with the pa rents we will have an interview with the parents about the last time they spoke to their son. Will the government stand firm on its Spending Plans when their legislative programme is debated in the commons again today . We are live until 11, as we are each weekday morning. The question today is it time to relax their pay cap on firefighters, teachers, nurses and eve ryo ne firefighters, teachers, nurses and Everyone Else who works in the Public Sector . If youre affected by the pay cap which was debated in the commons last night, and there was a movement to try to get that lifted but it was defeated, if you want to see that happen, do let me know how you think it should be paid for. It is expected that the retired Appeal Courtjudge, sir martin it is expected that the retired appeal court judge, sir Martin Moore Bick, will be appointed to lead th