An “alarming” number of private rental landlords in the UK are not providing tenants with an assurance concerning the safety of their gas appliances, according to new research.
Council cracks down on landlords
Two rogue residential landlords have been fined for a range of safety and licensing breaches in Oxford, according to reports.
Fire crews tackle paper mill blaze
A host of firefighters were needed in Winchcombe on Saturday when a blaze broke out at a paper mill in the small Gloucestershire town.
Fireworks ’caused hotel blaze’
A fire that broke out at an Isle of Wight hotel was caused by a rooftop fireworks display, an investigation has established.
Fire at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium
Fire crews got an unexpected trip to Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium after a blaze broke out in a ground floor kitchen, according to reports.
Nurses pay price of cleaning cuts
Hospital hygiene is back in the spotlight after a new survey found that nurses are being forced to clean toilets and mop floors in addition to carrying out patient care.
Hygienic furniture may save lives
A young inventor who set about creating more hygienic hospital furniture after being refused access to his sick grandfather because of the risk of spreading infection is in the running for a major award.
Police probe double arson links
Detectives investigating fires at two hospitals are investigating whether an arsonist started both blazes after confirming they are linking the offences.
Firefighters issue kitchen warning
After dealing with three cooking fires in one day the London Fire Brigade is warning home chefs about the risks in the kitchen.