Grenfell ninth anniversary 'particularly difficult' (opens original article in a new tab)

The ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire was marked by a memorial service and ongoing challenges for survivors, with the tower's demolition continuing.

• Grenfell fire survivor Damel Carayol described the ninth anniversary as 'particularly difficult' due to ongoing struggles and the slow demolition of the tower.
• The memorial event included lighting 72 candles for the victims and singing hymns like 'Amazing Grace' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'.
• The Grenfell Tower demolition began in September 2025 and is expected to take two years to complete.