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The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Britain unites to remember victims of 7/7 bombings on 20th anniversary as Royals, PM and survivors vow never to forget
PRINCE William led tributes to 7/7 Tube and bus bomb victims as the nation came together to mark 20 years since the 7/7 bombings. Survivors, families who lost loved ones, first responders, the Royal Family and senior politicians united to remember those who died in the terror which gripped the capital. Advertisement 12 Prince William laid flowers at the permanent memorial of 7/7 in Hyde Park Credit: Getty 12 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer left a handwritten note on top of white flowers Credit: PA 12 The No30 bus after the bomb blast in Tavistock Square Credit: PA On July 7, 2005, four suicide bombers hit London's transport network, killing 52 people and injuring more than 770 on three London Underground trains and a bus. The attacks were the first suicide bombings on British soil and changed the country's response to terror forever. In a statement issued to mark the anniversary, Sir Keir Starmer said: 'Today, the whole country will unite to remember the lives lost in the 7/7 attacks, and all those whose lives were changed forever. 'We honour the courage shown that day — the bravery of the emergency services, the strength of Advertisement READ MORE ON 7/7 BOMBINGS My heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that terrible summer's day. King Charles 'Those who tried to divide us failed. We stood together then, and we stand together now — against hate and for the values that define us of freedom, democracy and the rule of law.' Prince William met survivors and relatives of victims to lay flowers at the permanent memorial in Hyde Park yesterday afternoon. William, 43, joined up to 500 He spoke with Thelma Stober, one of the survivors, and Gerald Oppenheim, chairman of the London Emergencies Trust. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Jill Foulkes, sister of victim David Foulkes, said that grief never got easier but that the loss and the pain changed over the years. Her brother died on his first visit to London on his own. Inside 7/7 The story behind Britain's worst ever terror attack His father, Graham, said: 'For many people, nothing was the same again and yet everything was the same — because the good which is in Londoners and the countless visitors whom they host at any given moment is not erased by hatred or threat. 'But rather it is fostered to produce a harvest of hope for each generation.' Advertisement June Taylor, whose daughter Carrie died aged 24 at Aldgate station, told those gathered: 'Don't take for granted what you have but treasure every minute.' Earlier in the day, Sir Keir and London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan laid wreaths at the memorial at 8.50am, to coincide with the moment that the first bomb went off. The "Twenty years on, we grieve and we remember them.' Advertisement Officials including Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and Chief Constable of British Transport Police Lucy D'Orsi also laid floral tributes. 12 The bombed tube train at Aldgate station Credit: Getty 12 Senior politicians in attendance included Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch Credit: Getty 12 Former PM Tony Blair was also in attendance Credit: Getty Advertisement In a Saba Edwards, the daughter of victim Behnaz Mozakka, read out the names of those killed on the Piccadilly line service between King's Cross and Russell Square. The attack was the deadliest of the four launched that day, with 26 people killed by Germaine Lindsay when he blew himself up by detonating his bomb just after the train left the station at 8.49am. Ms Edwards' voice cracked slightly as she got to her mother's name among the list of victims. Advertisement I remain angry. Laura was denied the opportunity of a life that me and my brother have been lucky enough to have. Rob Webb Survivor Ms Stober then read out the names of the seven killed on the Circle Line train between Liverpool Street and Aldgate, the six who died at Edgware Road, and the 13 who lost their lives on a bus at Tavistock Square. Shehzad Tanweer detonated his bomb on the Circle Line between Liverpool Street and Aldgate at 8.49am, with ringleader Mohammad Sidique Khan doing so on a Circle line train near Edgware Road. Confusion initially led to the attacks being perceived as a power surge before it became clear that it was a bombing attack, carried out by home-grown terrorists. The last of the attacks took place on the number 30 bus not far from King's Cross, at about 9.47am. Advertisement Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Charles issued a statement, highlighting comfort could be taken from the 'spirit of unity' in London and the country, which allowed the nation to heal. He said: 'My heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that terrible summer's day. 12 Former Prime Minister Theresa May attended the service Credit: Getty Advertisement 12 Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was at the poignant memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral Credit: PA "We remember with profound sadness the 52 innocent people who were killed in senseless acts of evil — and the enduring grief of their loved ones. 'We should also remember the countless stories of extraordinary courage and compassion. "We recall, too, the hundreds more who carry physical and psychological scars, and pray that their suffering may ease as the years pass. Advertisement 'The selfless bravery of emergency services, transport workers, and citizens who rushed towards danger to help strangers reminds us of the very best of humanity in the face of the very worst.' Senior politicians in attendance included Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch, Health Secretary Rob Webb, whose younger sister Laura was killed at Edgware Road, called 7/7 'an attack on all of us' that should never be forgotten. He added: 'I remain angry. Laura was denied the opportunity of a life that me and my brother have been lucky enough to have.' Advertisement Bishop of London the Rt Rev Dame Sarah Mullally said the message was one of hope, adding: 'The good that is in Londoners is not erased by hatred or threat. "Hope presents itself as a survival tool for the tenacity of the spirit that's in us all.' Home Secretary London Mayor Sir Sadiq said Londoners 'will always choose hope over fear and unity over division'. Advertisement He added: 'We remember the 52 people whose lives were stolen and our thoughts and prayers remain with their loved ones, and the more than 700 people injured by these cowardly acts of hatred.' EDGWARE ROAD 12 Families gathered to pay a touching tribute to close victims of the terror attacks on 7/7 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial TAVISTOCK SQUARE 12 Sir Keir Starmer speaks at a tribute gathering Credit: Shutterstock Editorial ALDGATE 12 Prayers after a moment's silence at Aldgate station Advertisement KING'S CROSS 12 Families touch and read the 7/7 memorial plaque before a wreath-laying ceremony begins Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Irish Examiner
05-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
All air, light and graces at sophisticated €420k Altus apartment in Sunday's Well
ALTUS apartments have lost none of their lustre in the 15-plus years since completion, testament to a design well ahead of its time. Delivered in the rocky aftermath of the Celtic Tiger's collapse, the owner/occupier designed units in Sunday's Well ended up as rentals — albeit generating top-tier rents (€2,300 a month for a two-bed on Trading Places), mainly as corporate lets. In 2019, the process of selling them off individually finally got underway and the momentum has been unrelenting. Almost the entire 30 have sold in the past six years, with No 29 selling twice: in 2020 for €325,000 and a year-and-a-half later for €430,000. No 30, featured here, is also on its second market outing, having sold in 2022 for €400,000, and guiding now at €420,000. Open plan living at No 30, Altus Design excellence is the hallmark of Altus. Ingenius use of a half-acre site with a steep cliff backdrop by developer Eddie O'Mahony of Cumnor Construction in partnership with Brazilian architect Haroldo Oliveira of Jack Coughlan Architects delivered a succession of units that face south —hence light-filled interiors —and have city-scanning views. All have own-door access, and private external spaces, with balconies or terraces. The balcony at No 30 No 30, a two-bed, has a balcony, accessed via sliding doors off the open-plan kitchen/dining/living area on the first floor, with views towards St FinBarre's Cathedral. Internal fit-out is as polished as the exteriors, with sanitary ware from Italian company Gessi and sleek kitchens by Clohane Joinery. Ann O'Mahony of Sherry FitzGerald is the agent. 'It's a cracking property, so we are seeing good interest from owner/occupiers, investors and relocators,' she says. Location, by the lower section of Wyse's Hill is a winner: it's a downhill stroll to the city centre, to UCC's campus and to the Mercy Hospital. VERDICT: Pinnacle of city apartment living.
