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Firefighters hold minute’s silence for Barry Martin who died after Jenners blaze

Firefighters across the UK have held a minute’s silence in memory of a colleague who died while fighting a fire at Edinburgh’s historic Jenners building. Barry Martin, 38, from Fife, was critically injured while battling flames at the former ...

13 Feb 2023 at 13:19

Tributes continue to flood in for Barry Martin after Jenners blaze

The firefighting community across the UK has continued to pay tribute to Barry Martin, who died after he was critically injured tackling a blaze at the historic Jenners building in Edinburgh. Many showing their respects to the ...

28 Jan 2023 at 10:17

Royal Mile falls silent as thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter

A rare silence descended on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile as thousands of mourners and emergency service personnel lined the street to pay their respects to firefighter Barry Martin. The 38-year-old died on January 27 as a result of ...

17 Feb 2023 at 16:00

MSP calls for ‘brave’ firefighter to be posthumously awarded George Cross

An Edinburgh MSP has called for the firefighter who died in the line of duty to be posthumously awarded the George Cross. Alex Cole-Hamilton, who represents Edinburgh Western at Holyrood, made the call for Barry Martin to be ...

27 Jan 2023 at 19:43

Wife pays tribute to ‘proud’ firefighter killed tackling Jenners blaze

The family of a firefighter who died tackling the blaze at the former Jenners department store have said he was a “proud” man. Barry Martin, 38, from Fife, died on January 27 after sustaining serious injuries while fighting ...

17 Feb 2023 at 09:24

Plaques unveiled in memory of firefighter who died in line of duty

Memorial plaques have been unveiled to commemorate the life of a firefighter who died in the line of duty on the first anniversary of his death. Barry Martin, 38, died on January 27 2023 after he was critically injured ...

29 Jan 2024 at 14:22

Plea for billionaire’s son suspected of murdering woman in 2008 to return to UK

The son of a billionaire suspected of murdering a Norwegian student 17 years ago has been asked to return to the UK as police issued a new photograph of him. Martine Vik Magnussen, 23, was raped and murdered after a ...

14 Mar 2025 at 19:00

Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

Scotland

Alex Cole-Hamilton: Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross

A firefighter who died after being critically injured tackling a blaze at the historic Jenners building in Edinburgh should be awarded the George Cross, Alex Cole-Hamilton has said. The Scottish Liberal Democrat ...

02 Feb 2023 at 14:56

Funeral for firefighter who died in Jenners blaze to take place in Edinburgh

The funeral for a firefighter who died after tackling a blaze at Edinburgh’s historic Jenners building will take place in the city’s centre next week. Barry Martin, 38, from Fife, was critically injured when ...

09 Feb 2023 at 18:22

Firefighter Barry Martin dies after Jenners blaze

Firefighter Barry Martin has died after he was critically injured tackling a blaze at the historic Jenners building in Edinburgh. Mr Martin, 38, from Fife, sustained serious injuries during the blaze at the ...

27 Jan 2023 at 21:15

Scotland

Colleagues of fallen firefighter raise funds in his honour at Six Nations game

Colleagues of a firefighter who died after tackling a blaze at a department store will raise money for a memorial fund set up in his honour at the Six Nations rugby game this weekend. Barry Martin, 38, ...

17 Mar 2023 at 12:57

Lord Advocate meets firefighter’s widow as investigations into death continue

The Lord Advocate has met with the widow of a firefighter who died in the 2023 Jenners blaze and said she recognises her “frustrations” as investigations continue three years on. Barry Martin, 38, ...

26 Mar 2026 at 16:43

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