E.coli breakthrough sought in study
A new study will discover which reservoirs are key in a strain of antibiotic resistant bacteria called ESBL-positive E. coli that lead to human illness in Britain.
Fire sparks Chinese lanterns probe
A massive fire which caused £6 million-worth of damage to a recycling centre has prompted calls for an urgent review into the use of Chinese lanterns.
Firefighters hurt in factory blaze
A huge factory blaze in Smethwick is one of the largest ever seen in the West Midlands, firefighters have said.
Fall in false fire alarm cases
A reduction in the number of false alarms saves fire services in England £10 million per year, new research suggests.
Nut factory fire ‘substantial’
A fire that broke out at a Northamptonshire nut factory was described as “substantial” by fire crews.
Workers evacuated in factory blaze
Staff working at a Dundee textiles factory had to be evacuated on Tuesday morning after a machine caught fire.
Warning over open farm infections
Farm parks and open farms are being reminded of their responsibilities in protecting people from illnesses after a rise in the number of infections this year.
New guidance on work experience
The Government is moving to cut red tape and the burdens on schools and businesses in offering work experience opportunities to young people.
Blaze proves value of sprinklers
Sprinklers “saved the day” during a blaze at a Greater Manchester recycling plant.
Investigators probe Walkabout fire
The cause of a fire at a seaside Australian theme pub that has left 12 resident staff homeless is being investigated.