'I am genuinely concerned about the findings'
Making improvements in the culture and values of Northamptonshire’s Fire and Rescue Service is an “urgent priority”, its chief fire officer has said. Mark Jones was reacting to a critical report into England’s 44 fire services which documented racist, sexist and homophobic behaviour across the country.
Northamptonshire’s police, fire and crime commissioner Stephen Mold said the report had to trigger a conversation about “unacceptable behaviour and attitudes”. He said: “I am genuinely concerned about the findings, and I will absolutely hold the chief fire officer to account for drawing a clear line in the sand at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brockhole’s Nature Reserve first in England to have free-roaming mooseThis will soon become a familiar sight in Preston Pic: David Mark from Pixabay Brockholes Nature Reserve is set to become the first area in England to be ho
Read more »
No laughing matter: Shell UK, British Cycling and Active Travel EnglandNo laughing matter: Shell UK, British Cycling and Active Travel England April Fool’s jokes aside, the rows over petrochemical giant’s involvement come at a bad time for both organisations, writes simonmacmichael cycling
Read more »
Married England ace silences secret lover with gagging order and £20KA MARRIED England footballer silenced his secret lover by making her sign a controversial gagging order. Last night the Prem star’s actions were condemned as “intimidating behaviour” by a women’s g…
Read more »
Before-and-after images show reservoirs in England boosted by wettest March in 40 yearsPhotos show previously barren areas of some reservoirs flooded again, helped by days of heavy rain last month. Scroll across the top image below to see a big improvement at Baitings reservoir in West Yorkshire, with August's narrow stream now touching each bank.
Read more »
Married England star 'forced secret lover into silence with NDA and £20,000'A married England international allegedly forced his secret lover to sign an NDA, giving her £20,000 to keep her silent.
Read more »
Bradford Children's Trust can be a fresh start, says chief execBradford lost control of children's services after the department was rated inadequate.
Read more »