Landlord couple fined for renting out ‘dangerous’ property
A couple who rented out their property in the East End of London have been fined more than £14,000. The five-story terraced […]
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 […]
Batteries on planes pose ‘increased fire risk’
By Richard Westcott BBC transport correspondent In June last year, police at San Diego International Airport noticed a passenger’s bag was smoking […]
Landlady fined £15,000 for fire safety breaches
The property manager of a house in Bury has been fined for breaching fire safety regulation and putting her tenants at risk. Ishrat Arra, […]
Smoking Pigeons, Microwaving Toilet Rolls & Other Fire Hazards
By Cherry Park Freelance Journalist Overheated pants, magic spells, a pigeon with a cigarette, and a microwaved toilet roll were among the […]
Macclesfield take away owner sentenced for fire safety failings
A Macclesfield take-away owner has been given a 6 month suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to breaches in fire safety. Mr […]
Pub chain and licensee prosecuted by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
The landlord and licensee of a Warrington pub have been prosecuted for failing to put in place adequate fire safety measures. Landlord […]
Tumble dryer fire warning to business owners
Fire safety officers are urging businesses that use tumble dryers to follow safety advice to prevent fires. Businesses such as care homes, […]
Bournemouth & Poole councils given money to tackle rogue landlords
The government has issued Bournemouth and Poole council chiefs with more than £130,000 to help tackle rogue landlords. In an attempt to […]
Landlords fined for health & safety negligence
Two landlords have been fined for failing to protect their tenants’ health and safety. Mohammed Al Amin and Mohammad Sarwar were both […]
Yorkshire recycling plant fire seen from space
A fire at a recycling plant in Yorkshire is so large that it can be seen from space. The blaze started at […]
Chimney fire at a Chester pub
Firefighters were called to a report of a chimney fire at Ye Olde Kings Head on Lower Bridge Street in Chester. When […]