Gas which leaked into nearby sewers after a school blaze near Glasgow sent a drain cover flying 30 feet into the air, firefighters said.
Experts approve cleaning technique
A team of scientists has pointed to hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) as being more effective than traditional methods as a decontaminating agent.
Patient set on fire during surgery
A patient was set on fire during an operation when a solution used to clean the skin ignited.
Fire crews battle Shoreham blaze
Firefighters have been tackling a roof fire in a building next to Shoreham Power Station.
Tug row ‘delayed Allegra rescue’
A row over tug boats forced the disabled Costa Allegra cruise ship to remain stranded for an extra 10 to 12 hours, according to a politician.
Celebrity chef hails aid after fire
TV presenter Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has praised the “Blitz spirit” of his co-workers and neighbours for getting his River Cottage headquarters in Devon operating again after it was damaged in a fire.
Two die at Antarctic research lab
Two Brazilian people have died after a fire broke out in an Antarctic research station in the South Shetland Islands.
Listeria bacteria found in chicken
Consumers of Flame Grilled Chicken Chunks have been alerted after Spar recalled a batch of the product found to contain the bacteria listeria.
Gas fitter’s regrets over death
A gas fitter has told a court that he felt “awful” that his work installing a boiler led to the death of a millionaire’s daughter from carbon monoxide poisoning.