Company fined over health breach
A paint sprayer suffered severe injuries after working with harmful substances at a Cambridge instrument company, leading to a £9,000 fine for the firm.
Woman re-enters blaze to save pets
A Dorset fire chief has criticised a woman after she re-entered her burning flat to rescue her pet hamsters.
Freezer suspected in Co-op fire
A major fire that broke out in a Co-operative store is believed to have been caused by a faulty freezer.
Somerset pub destroyed by fire
A Somerset pub was “severely damaged” when fire engulfed its ground and first floors.
Fire hits Basildon shopping parade
Fire broke out at a shop in Essex on January 3 before spreading to several neighbouring stores.
Cat owners anxious after fire kills
Two cats are dead with another 18 missing – after a fire destroyed a cattery.
Poor food hygiene at expert’s hotel
A former presenter of Channel 5’s The Hotel Inspector has hit out after a council gave her own hotel a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating.
Hotel evacuated after gas leak
Fire crews were forced to evacuate guests at the luxury Sandbanks Hotel after a suspected leak of chlorine gas and liquid on Friday morning.
Transmitter fire cuts out signal
Thousands of homes had their television and radio services disrupted by a suspected arson attack at the site of a transmitter.
Court fines Thai restaurant owner
A Thai restaurant owner failed to comply with a prohibition notice after an inspection uncovered serious fire safety failings, magistrates heard.