tower block

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The bodies of Juliana Falcon, 48, Kyle Prosper, 16, and Giselle Prosper, 13, were found at their home in the Leabank Court tower block in September.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025

Grenfell United's Natasha Elcock said "so many institutions and companies" had tried to protect their reputations following the 2017 west London tower block fire which claimed the lives of 72 people.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Three children have demolished a tower block in a controlled explosion after winning a competition.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

Emergency services were dispatched to the tower block just after 13:00 on Monday and nearby Dalmuir train station was closed, causing cancellations to trains.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024

He is a demolition expert and the Barracks was the local name for Barrington Heights, the tallest tower block in our South London borough.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd