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    Two men who died in the Grenfell Tower fire were identified by dental records and DNA from human remains found on the 23rd floor. The remains of Hesham Rahman, 57, and Ernie Vital, 50, were discovered on the second-highest floor of the high-rise, Westminster Coroner’s Court heard. Mr Rahman, who lived alone on the floor where his remains were found, was identified following dental examination, Coroner’s Officer Eric Sword said. Where the Grenfell Tower victims were found He was said to have last made contact with his family at around 3am when he told them he could smell smoke. Mr Rahman, whose post-mortem examination took place on August 9, was reported to have had diabetes, making it difficult for him to walk down stairs. Westminster Coroner Fiona Wilcox said: I understan...

Eleven Tower Hamlets trainee apprentices looking to forge a career in construction met Tower Hamlets Mayor John Biggs, who celebrated with them and their host company Ballymore as they completed their pre- apprenticeship work placements. They had found their placements via WorkPath – the council's revolutionary new employment service for all Tower Hamlets residents that provides employment support tailored to individual need whatever the experience level. For most it was their first work experience, and they did it in the growing construction sector – an area key to the development of the borough providing highly skilled jobs for thousands of people. Their placement was with Ballymore, who are responsible for some of the most exciting building projects in the UK - including the City Island...