UK Terror Alert vs Firefeed

UK Terror Alert keeps you instantly informed about the UK’s official terrorism threat levels, straight from the sources that matter: the UK Home Office and MI5 Security Service. When the threat level changes, you’ll receive an immediate push notification — even when the app is closed — so you’re never caught out or left relying on outdated information. Track the current UK threat levels for national and Northern Ireland terrorism, follow the latest terrorism and national security news, review up-to-the-minute foreign travel advice, and explore a clear history of past threat level changes, including when and why they happened. Whether you’re staying informed at home or planning travel abroad, UK Terror Alert also gives you quick access to the latest UK Government foreign travel advice, helping you stay aware, prepared, and up to date wherever you are. Subscriptions license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Fire Incidents UK – Stay Informed About Local Fire Service Activity With Fire Incidents UK, you get real-time insight into what the fire services across the UK are responding to. By default, you can view incidents from the past 1 minute up to 3 days back. However, this can be extended to up to 50 days through the app settings. Features: - Follow specific fire stations and services, and get an overview of their incident responses. - Receive notifications when new incidents are reported by the stations or services you follow. - Browse recent alerts based on the time range you've selected. - Open the app directly from the notifications tab (can be enabled in settings). - Easily spot followed stations in the general incident list with a star icon (toggle in settings). Q&A What information is shown in the app? - The app displays the initial alert message, responding station or service, and the time of the call-out. Can I see the location of incidents? - No, location details are not publicly available and therefore not shown in the app. Can I receive notifications? - Yes, you can opt in to receive alerts when you open the app for the first time or enable them later in settings. Why is there sometimes a delay before an incident appears in the app? - Fire Incidents UK is maintained by a private developer. The data is based on public sources, and incidents only become visible after they are officially reported by the relevant service. Does the homescreen widgets update without opening the app? - Yes, the app automatically keeps the widgets updated with the newest alarms. Important: This app does not support emergency calls. In case of an emergency, dial 999. Please note: this app is intended as an informational tool only, and no guarantee is made regarding the accuracy or completeness of the displayed data.