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27/04/2009
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Two Die In House Fire Roof Collapse
A couple have died in a house fire in Greater Manchester when the ceiling collapsed, it has been confirmed. Six firefighters entered the house on Wibbersley Park, Flixton, after being alerted the emergency services. The bodies of the man in his 60s and his wife in her late 50s were discovered downstairs, police said. Police and fire investigators are at the scene trying to establish the cause. A fire service spokesman said: "The fire has severely affected the property causing extensive damage and some damage to the adjacent house."
Teenage Girl Suffers Serious Head Injuries
A 17-year-old girl is being treated in hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a car in the south of Scotland. The collision took place at about 2130 BST on Friday on the A75 Dumfries bypass at the Nith Bridge in Lincluden. The teenager has been transferred to the Western General in Edinburgh with head injuries which have been described as "life-threatening". Police are keen to speak to an off-duty nurse who helped to look after the girl after the accident.
Elderly Man Found Dead In Fire
A man has been found dead by fire crews called to deal with a blaze at a property on Anglesey. Crews from Benllech, Menai Bridge and Llangefni were called to the fire at the semi-detached bungalow in Pentraeth at around 2325 BST on Friday. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the body of a man, aged 67, was discovered in the front room of the property. An investigation in to the blaze, which caused substantial damage, has begun.
Prison Officer Questioned Over Drugs
A prison officer has been arrested on suspicion of smuggling crack cocaine into Walton jail on Merseyside. The 42-year-old is being questioned after his arrest at HMP Liverpool, said Merseyside Police. Officers then raided the man’s home where a quantity of ammunition was discovered. Following the security alert the jail was also searched. The prison officer has been suspended from work while detectives carry out an investigation.
OFT Bans Croydon Estate Agent
The OFT has issued a prohibition order banning a Croydon estate agent from estate agency work after she failed to disclose a personal interest in the sale of a property. Marcia Whyte who ran Executive Estates, Brighton Road, South Croydon, failed to disclose to a potential vendor, promptly and in writing, that she was seeking to acquire his property. An adjudicator found she also failed to disclose her personal interest to a potential purchaser to whom she intended to re-sell the property. Had the transaction proceeded Ms Whyte stood to make a secret profit of £65,000. In addition, the estate agent received a deposit from the potential purchaser, even though doing so is unlawful where an agent has a personal interest in the property, even when that interest has been duly disclosed.
(JM/BMcc)
A couple have died in a house fire in Greater Manchester when the ceiling collapsed, it has been confirmed. Six firefighters entered the house on Wibbersley Park, Flixton, after being alerted the emergency services. The bodies of the man in his 60s and his wife in her late 50s were discovered downstairs, police said. Police and fire investigators are at the scene trying to establish the cause. A fire service spokesman said: "The fire has severely affected the property causing extensive damage and some damage to the adjacent house."
Teenage Girl Suffers Serious Head Injuries
A 17-year-old girl is being treated in hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a car in the south of Scotland. The collision took place at about 2130 BST on Friday on the A75 Dumfries bypass at the Nith Bridge in Lincluden. The teenager has been transferred to the Western General in Edinburgh with head injuries which have been described as "life-threatening". Police are keen to speak to an off-duty nurse who helped to look after the girl after the accident.
Elderly Man Found Dead In Fire
A man has been found dead by fire crews called to deal with a blaze at a property on Anglesey. Crews from Benllech, Menai Bridge and Llangefni were called to the fire at the semi-detached bungalow in Pentraeth at around 2325 BST on Friday. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the body of a man, aged 67, was discovered in the front room of the property. An investigation in to the blaze, which caused substantial damage, has begun.
Prison Officer Questioned Over Drugs
A prison officer has been arrested on suspicion of smuggling crack cocaine into Walton jail on Merseyside. The 42-year-old is being questioned after his arrest at HMP Liverpool, said Merseyside Police. Officers then raided the man’s home where a quantity of ammunition was discovered. Following the security alert the jail was also searched. The prison officer has been suspended from work while detectives carry out an investigation.
OFT Bans Croydon Estate Agent
The OFT has issued a prohibition order banning a Croydon estate agent from estate agency work after she failed to disclose a personal interest in the sale of a property. Marcia Whyte who ran Executive Estates, Brighton Road, South Croydon, failed to disclose to a potential vendor, promptly and in writing, that she was seeking to acquire his property. An adjudicator found she also failed to disclose her personal interest to a potential purchaser to whom she intended to re-sell the property. Had the transaction proceeded Ms Whyte stood to make a secret profit of £65,000. In addition, the estate agent received a deposit from the potential purchaser, even though doing so is unlawful where an agent has a personal interest in the property, even when that interest has been duly disclosed.
(JM/BMcc)
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08 May 2009
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
31 August 2006
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
22 March 2005
Fire costs economy £7.7 billion
Fire cost the economy in England and Wales £7.7 billion in 2003, according to a new report. 'The Economic Costs of Fire' report found that direct losses from fire – such as death, injury, absence and damage to property – amounted to £3.3 billion.
Fire costs economy £7.7 billion
Fire cost the economy in England and Wales £7.7 billion in 2003, according to a new report. 'The Economic Costs of Fire' report found that direct losses from fire – such as death, injury, absence and damage to property – amounted to £3.3 billion.
03 March 2010
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
19 November 2008
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
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