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.
Hospital patients ‘need fresh air’
Overly sterile conditions in hospital wards may be doing patients more harm than good, one expert has suggested.
300 evacuated in recycling blaze
Some 60 firefighters and 10 fire engines were called to tackle a fire at an industrial estate recycling centre.