10/09/2015
Other News In Brief
Around 700 Call Centre Jobs To Be Cut
The proposed closure of two offices in Merseyside and Greater Manchester have threatened the jobs of almost 700 call centre staff, according to a report by the BBC.
It is understood Webhelp UK is to cut its UK workforce from 1,162 to 470, due to an "unexpected drop in telephone orders".
20-Year-old Arrested In 'High-Value' Fraud Investigation
The Met's Counter Terrorism Command have arrested a 20-year-old man wanted in connection with a high-value fraud.
Daniel Thompson, of Castle Hill Road, Hastings, Kent appeared before Bromley Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning charged with one count of possession of a forged UK passport with intent and five counts of fraud by false representation.
He was remanded to appear at Croydon Crown court on 23 September.
LFB Issue Warning Against People Tackling Fires Themselves
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has issued a warning against people trying to tackle a fire themselves after a woman was injured in a blaze at a block of flats on Left Road in Stockwell, on Monday.
A smoke alarm alerted the occupants to the fire, which they then attempted to tackle themselves. The fire was brought under control using a damp towel and was out before the Brigade arrived. One woman was treated at the scene by firefighters after suffering a minor burn.
The fire was confined to a four ring electric oven in the lounge and kitchen area and is believed to have been caused by a chip pan left unattended.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "It is vital that you never try and tackle fires yourself, as they can cause injuries, as seen in this incident. Stay well away from the fire and call 999 right away.
"Chip pans and deep fat fryers caused nearly one fire a day in the capital's homes last year. They can be really dangerous as the oil can easily catch fire, so you should never leave them unattended - not even for a few minutes, or you could be risking your home or even your life."
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The proposed closure of two offices in Merseyside and Greater Manchester have threatened the jobs of almost 700 call centre staff, according to a report by the BBC.
It is understood Webhelp UK is to cut its UK workforce from 1,162 to 470, due to an "unexpected drop in telephone orders".
20-Year-old Arrested In 'High-Value' Fraud Investigation
The Met's Counter Terrorism Command have arrested a 20-year-old man wanted in connection with a high-value fraud.
Daniel Thompson, of Castle Hill Road, Hastings, Kent appeared before Bromley Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning charged with one count of possession of a forged UK passport with intent and five counts of fraud by false representation.
He was remanded to appear at Croydon Crown court on 23 September.
LFB Issue Warning Against People Tackling Fires Themselves
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has issued a warning against people trying to tackle a fire themselves after a woman was injured in a blaze at a block of flats on Left Road in Stockwell, on Monday.
A smoke alarm alerted the occupants to the fire, which they then attempted to tackle themselves. The fire was brought under control using a damp towel and was out before the Brigade arrived. One woman was treated at the scene by firefighters after suffering a minor burn.
The fire was confined to a four ring electric oven in the lounge and kitchen area and is believed to have been caused by a chip pan left unattended.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "It is vital that you never try and tackle fires yourself, as they can cause injuries, as seen in this incident. Stay well away from the fire and call 999 right away.
"Chip pans and deep fat fryers caused nearly one fire a day in the capital's homes last year. They can be really dangerous as the oil can easily catch fire, so you should never leave them unattended - not even for a few minutes, or you could be risking your home or even your life."
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23 April 2015
Overnight Mountain Fire Deliberate - SWFS
Fire crews in South Wales worked through the night tackling a large wild fire in Caerphilly county. More than 700 acres of mountain in Wattsville, near Crosskeys, were affected by a fire, which the fire service believe was started deliberately. Twelve fire engines were on the scene, which sits above the Tata Steel Plant.
Overnight Mountain Fire Deliberate - SWFS
Fire crews in South Wales worked through the night tackling a large wild fire in Caerphilly county. More than 700 acres of mountain in Wattsville, near Crosskeys, were affected by a fire, which the fire service believe was started deliberately. Twelve fire engines were on the scene, which sits above the Tata Steel Plant.
20 April 2015
Firefighters Tackle Overnight Church Blaze
Firefighters in Glasgow have fought a blaze at a church in the city over night. Emergency services where alerted to the fire on Crossloan Road, Govan at about 22:30 on Sunday. Residents in a neighbouring four-storey tenement had to be evacuated during the incident, with a number of them put up in emergency accommodation.
Firefighters Tackle Overnight Church Blaze
Firefighters in Glasgow have fought a blaze at a church in the city over night. Emergency services where alerted to the fire on Crossloan Road, Govan at about 22:30 on Sunday. Residents in a neighbouring four-storey tenement had to be evacuated during the incident, with a number of them put up in emergency accommodation.
05 August 2003
Fire brigade with more than 1 million fires in a year: Prescott
Latest national fire statistics covering the 12 months to September 2002 were issued today by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. First estimates show that the UK fire and rescue service attended just over 1 million fires and false fire alarms during the 12 months to September 2002 - 2% more than the previous 12-month period.
Fire brigade with more than 1 million fires in a year: Prescott
Latest national fire statistics covering the 12 months to September 2002 were issued today by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. First estimates show that the UK fire and rescue service attended just over 1 million fires and false fire alarms during the 12 months to September 2002 - 2% more than the previous 12-month period.
13 November 2013
Firefighters Strike For The Fourth Time
Firefighters in England and Wales have begun their latest industrial action in an ongoing dispute over pensions. At 10am on Wednesday morning Fire Brigade Union members began a four hour walkout in a dispute over what the unions describe as "affordable and workable pensions".
Firefighters Strike For The Fourth Time
Firefighters in England and Wales have begun their latest industrial action in an ongoing dispute over pensions. At 10am on Wednesday morning Fire Brigade Union members began a four hour walkout in a dispute over what the unions describe as "affordable and workable pensions".
01 November 2013
Firefighters To Strike Tonight
Fresh industrial action has been announced by firefighters in England and Wales in an ongoing dispute over pension age. Fire Brigade Union members will stage a walk out between 18:30 and 23:00 tonight and again on Monday. Firefighters last took strike action in October, stage two walks.
Firefighters To Strike Tonight
Fresh industrial action has been announced by firefighters in England and Wales in an ongoing dispute over pension age. Fire Brigade Union members will stage a walk out between 18:30 and 23:00 tonight and again on Monday. Firefighters last took strike action in October, stage two walks.
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