Fire Warning Over Christmas Tree Disposal Method
London Fire Brigade warns against burning Christmas trees, as January fires double. Learn safe recycling options and protect your community from preventable blazes.
London Fire Brigade warns against burning Christmas trees, as January fires double. Learn safe recycling options and protect your community from preventable blazes.
A woman is fighting for her life after a tent was deliberately set on fire in Hanley town centre. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage of the New Year's Day incident.
UK authorities are launching 'thorough' investigations into illegal streaming on Amazon Fire TV Sticks. FACT warns users face serious legal consequences. Learn the risks.
A tiny kitten named Olivia Twist was saved from a Handsworth sewer in a complex RSPCA mission. Read the full story of her dramatic rescue and recovery.
The death toll from the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve fire has risen to 47. The first victim is named as 17-year-old golf prodigy Emanuele Galeppini. Read the latest updates.
UK households using 'dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Sticks are receiving texts from piracy watchdog FACT, warning of prosecution and malware risks. Over 1,000 people have been contacted.
UK police are cracking down on modified Amazon Fire Sticks in 17 areas. Users face fines up to £50,000 for illegal streaming. Learn the risks and legal alternatives.
A devastating fire at a Swiss Alps bar on New Year's Day has left dozens dead and scores injured. Read the latest eyewitness accounts and official reports on the tragedy.
Gloucestershire Police sergeant Tom Shearman pays tribute to his wife and two children, who died in a Boxing Day house fire in Brimscombe. Over £340,000 raised in support.
Twenty firefighters tackled a blaze on the sixth floor of a Birmingham high-rise on New Year's Eve. Two people were rescued from the Granville Street flat. Read the full report.
A nationwide crackdown targets illegal streaming via modified Amazon Fire Sticks. Authorities warn of fines, prison, and cyber risks. Report sellers to Citizens Advice.
A devastating fire at Crans-Montana's Le Constellation bar during New Year's Eve celebrations has killed at least ten people. The popular resort is frequented by British tourists.
Former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote opens up about her devastating 2025 after her beauty salon was destroyed in a fire and personal struggles.
A man has died following a house fire on Suthard Way in Hednesford, Staffordshire. Emergency services were called at 8.40am on December 24. Police confirm the death is not suspicious.
Exclusive data reveals a dramatic spike in UK wildfires during spring and summer 2025, with several regions seeing their highest-ever recorded numbers. Discover the regional breakdown and what it means.
Sandwell Council approves plans to replace a Bearwood shop destroyed by a major fire with a new building containing nine flats and a ground-floor retail unit. The blaze involved over 70 firefighters.
A mother recounts the devastating Boxing Day fire that destroyed her home, caused by a coiled extension lead. She urges others to check their insurance and electrical safety. Read her story and learn the crucial fire safety lesson.
Grab the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus for under £10 in a limited-time deal stack. Stream 4K Ultra HD content from Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ with this top-rated device. Offer ends 31st December.
A mother and her two young children died in a Boxing Day house fire in Gloucestershire. Her husband, a police officer, survived after a desperate rescue attempt. Read the full story.
Staffordshire firefighters warn of deadly e-bike and e-scooter fires. Learn crucial safety tips for charging and storing lithium-ion batteries to protect your home and family.
A mother and her two young children, aged 4 and 7, have died in a horrific house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud, in the early hours of Boxing Day. The father, a police officer, escaped. Read the full story.
A Nuneaton family had a lucky escape after a child's bedroom filled with toxic smoke from a charger fire. Firefighters issue a stark warning about 'daisy chaining' extension leads. Check your electricals now.
A major Birmingham road was closed for hours after a building fire required 20 firefighters. Read about the disruption and bus diversions.
Three people remain unaccounted for after a devastating house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud, in the early hours of Boxing Day. One person was hospitalised. Emergency services are on the scene.
Amazon is launching a major crackdown on illegal streaming via Fire TV Sticks in the UK. Experts warn users of cybersecurity risks from piracy, including malware and data theft. Read the full details.
UK households with Amazon Fire TV Sticks are warned they could face £1,000 fines for illegal streaming. Learn the new TV Licensing rules for services like Disney+ and Prime Video.
Amazon Fire TV Stick users are being warned they could be hit with a £1,000 fine for a common TV Licence error. Authorities are stepping up checks from December 2025. Check if you're covered.
Firefighters demonstrate the dangerous mistake that can cause a turkey to burst into flames. Learn their crucial safety tips for a hazard-free Christmas dinner.
Heart-stopping rescue as South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue save a dog named Lucky from steep River Dearne banks. Read the full story of the community effort.
A major incident was declared in Shropshire after a huge sinkhole breached the Llangollen Canal, swallowing three narrowboats. Emergency services evacuated residents with no casualties reported. Read the latest update.