Shropshire fire service threaten by cuts

Firefighters have warned the government that cuts to emergency services will put lives at risk. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service says that it is facing a government cut of around £1.6 million from its annual budget, with the closure of four stations among the proposals. Read more

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Hotel fined for fire safety breaches

A Hotel owner has been heavily fined after fire safety breaches were discovered on the hotel premises in Wales. Read more

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False fire alarm warning from Telford fire safety expert

Regular checks should be carried out on fire alarms to reduce the number of false call-outs putting a strain on fire and rescue services. Fire alarms being triggered when there was not a blaze was still causing problems for firefighters across the country and we could all play an important part in reducing the number of unnecessary call-outs. Read more

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Landlord jailed for 1 year following fire safety breaches

A landlord has been handed a 12-month prison sentence after being found guilty of a series of fire safety breaches that could have been prevented for little cost. Read more

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Fire risk assessment failure results in suspended prison sentence

A retired director and former owner of a  London health spa has been given a four-month suspended prison sentence because of a breach of fire safety laws. Read more

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Birmingham fire damages High Street shops and trade

Birmingham firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at a shoe shop in Birmingham in the early morning on Thursday, 2nd May 2013. Read more

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Fire damages national library roof

More than 30 firefighters fought a blaze that ripped through the National Library of Wales causing significant damage to the building. Read more

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Landlord guilty of fire safety charges

A landlord of a block of flats in North Yorkshire has admitted a failure to take fire safety precautions following the death of two young jockeys at the site nearly four years ago. Read more

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Warning to businesses: New Fire safety signage legislation

Businesses should not be complacent when it comes to keeping signs in the workplace up-to-date with British Fire Safety Standards. Read more

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Cheltenham cricket pavilion destroyed by fire

A Cheltenham cricket pavilion was destroyed by a fire over the, damaging much of the property. Read more

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