Firefighters strike today
Firefighters across the south and south east are planning to strike for the first time in a decade.
Firefighters across the south and south east are planning to strike for the first time in a decade.
Fire chiefs are warning of delays responding to 999 calls - and fewer emergency vehicles on the road - when firefighters strike in a dispute over pensions tomorrow. A four hour walk-out is planned from midday - the first time firefighters have been on strike in a decade.
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Thursday evening's weather update for the east
Thursday evening's weather update for the west