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.
Fire crew tackle warehouse blaze
Firefighters spent over 12 hours extinguishing a blaze at a warehouse in north-east London in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Seven homeless after care home fire
Seven people have been left homeless following a fire at a care home in Essex.
26 evacuated after chip shop blaze
Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out in a Dundee fish and chip shop in the early hours.
Fire-fighters battle Belfast blaze
A fire broke out at a Belfast factory early in the morning on Tuesday, started by what is believed to have been a machinery fault.
Factory fire prompts investigation
An investigation has been launched after more than 70 firefighters were called out to tackle a huge fire at a haulage trailer factory in East Yorkshire.
Lancashire takeaway damaged by fire
A fast-food restaurant in Lancashire was burned to the ground after a fire broke out in Accrington.