Month: February 2014

Closure set to be confirmed for two Wirral fire stations

Fire service chiefs are expected to approve the closures of two of Wirral's fire stations today (February 27th), despite union claims the public will be put at risk. According to the Wirral Globe, Merseyside’s fire authority will discuss proposals that could see stations in West Kirby and Upton merged to…

Check for PAT testing everywhere you go!

As customers we are handing over our hard earned money and we should expect certain things. Of course we would like the goods or services we have asked for but also we would expect our purchases to be made under safe circumstances. I check for PAT testing when at the…

Thinking of booking a summer holiday?

HOTEL FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST Before you book a hotel room for your upcoming holiday, it is essential to research first about its fire safety equipment and procedures. This will ensure that you and your family are safe and protected inside and outside the room in case of emergency. Read these…

MP welcomes rogue landlord fund

South Yorkshire MP John Healey has welcomed government funding to help to tackle rogue landlords. Barnsley Council has received £230,000 for a project based between Goldthorpe, Wombwell and Barnsley town centre, which aims to improve private rented housing and crack down on bad landlords. Mr Healey said: “Many people in Goldthorpe are…

Warehouse company fined for breaching fire safety rules

A company that owned warehouses in west London has been prosecuted for breaching fire safety regulations. Bourne End (Investments) was fined nearly £40,000 after a fire ravaged its warehouses on Trout Road, Yiewsley on March 21st 2011 for 11 hours, according to Get West London. At the height of the blaze, 20 fire engines…

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