Hundreds of people have been taking their lives in their hands by living in commercial buildings on an industrial estate, exposing themselves to some of the worst fire safety risks London Fire Brigade has ever seen.
Firefighters put out carrier blaze
Around 40 firefighters had to be called in to extinguish a blaze on a section of an aircraft carrier currently under construction in Scotland.
Alert over carbon monoxide dangers
Two thirds of homes in the UK are vulnerable to potentially fatal carbon monoxide leaks as they are not fitted with alarms to detect the poisonous gas, new research has shown.
Firm fined over fumes breaches
A £5,500 fine has been imposed on a South Tyneside firm for jeopardizing workers’ health by exposing them to fumes that are known to be a significant cause of occupational asthma in the UK.
Campaign launched to stop norovirus
A Cornwall campaign has been launched to curtail the spread of a disease that causes sickness and diarrhoea.
Soldering staff exposed to fumes
A road and rail signs specialist has been fined for failing to protect its employees from fumes that are known to cause asthma.
Swanage gas leak capped by council
Engineers are currently carrying out repair works following a gas leak in Dorset on Tuesday.
Local fire hazard training offered
Firefighters in Norfolk are helping people recognise fire hazards in their community.
Hand-washing warning for nurseries
Schools and nurseries have been reminded how important it is to implement a strict hand washing system after three cases of E. Coli were confirmed at a nursery in Wales.