The new headquarters building for the Hong Kong government contains bacteria which has been a cause of Legionnaires’ disease in the past, it emerged.
London blaze causes explosion panic
More than 100 people were reportedly evacuated from a London factory after a blaze broke out, prompting concerns that gas canisters inside the building would explode.
Newtown fire under investigation
The circumstances surrounding a fire at a convenience store and a curry house in Newtown, Powys, is being looked into by investigators.
Crews tackle Christmas Eve blaze
A commercial building near Bradford city centre was engulfed in flames on Christmas Eve, a fire service has said.
Number of virus-hit beds doubles
The number of hospital beds closed due to norovirus-type symptoms in the NHS has doubled within a week – although this is still inside expected levels, the Government said.
Fire casualty risk higher in Ulster
People are still more likely to die or be injured by a fire in Northern Ireland than in the other home nations.
Industrial estate fire breaks out
More than 100 firefighters were required to contain a fire at an industrial estate in Lancashire.
Worker ‘lost two fingers in pump’
A heating contractor lost two fingers after his hand was pulled into a water pump, a court has heard.
HVCA votes for 2012 name change
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) has voted to change its name to the Building and Engineering Services Association, which will take effect on March 1 next year.