A new study has found that the bacterium Clostridium difficile (C. diff) may not solely be spread through personal contact with infected patients in hospital wards.
Bug guidance for special care units
England’s special care units have been offered guidance on how to deal with pseudomonas bacteria.
Celebrity chef’s HQ damaged by fire
Some 80 firefighters have tackled a fire which “severely damaged” the main barn at River Cottage Park Farm owned by celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Probe begins into university fire
An investigation is underway into a blaze which broke out at a university building.
Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship
Almost 100 passengers have been taken ill on a Princess Cruise Lines ship after a Norovirus outbreak.
Deadly bacteria found inside taps
The potentially fatal bacteria which resulted in four babies dying in Northern Ireland has been found inside taps used in the hospital.
Firm fined over washing facilities
A south-west construction company has been fined £2,000 by Bristol Magistrate’s Court due to lack of adequate bathrooms for its workers.
Legionnaires outbreak kills two
A British holiday company says a “scientific expert” was immediately sent to a Spanish hotel after a legionella outbreak was reported there.
Non-registered gas man dealt fine
A man has been given a 22-week curfew order and made to pay £450 after inspecting gas work at an Indian restaurant when he was not qualified to do so.