Suffolk County Council has launched a county-wide safety review and temporarily switched off solar panel systems at 80 schools following a series of fires linked to rooftop solar installations. The move comes after three separate school fire incidents in which solar panels were identified as a possible contributing factor. [fia.uk.com], [suffolk.gov.uk] The latest incident occurred …
A private landlord has been successfully prosecuted after serious fire safety and housing management failures were uncovered at a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Lincoln. The case highlights the importance of landlords meeting their legal responsibilities to ensure tenants live in safe and secure accommodation. [fsmatters.com], [thefpa.co.uk] The prosecution followed complaints from tenants about …
A landlord and his property management company have been ordered to pay more than £62,000 in fines and costs after being found guilty of operating an unsafe and unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 36 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington and Chelsea. [rbkc.gov.uk], [landlordkn…edge.co.uk] The property, originally a four-bedroom house, had been converted into a …
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness in the workplace. Whether your teams are working outdoors, in warehouses, factories, kitchens, or poorly ventilated offices, heat stress can impact health, wellbeing, productivity, and safety. Watch out for the warning signs: ✅ Excessive sweating ✅ Dizziness or headaches ✅ Fatigue and confusion ✅ Muscle …
June 2026 Welcome to the first of our regular enforcement updates – where we’ll share: court cases – a real example of DVSA’s enforcement work in action practical tips – advice on making a report to DVSA Our priority is to keep everyone protected from unsafe vehicles and drivers and we conduct investigations into non-compliance issues as part of our ongoing enforcement activity. We want to share …
HSE publishes latest work-related fatal injury and mesothelioma death statistics HSE has published its latest statistics on work-related fatal injuries and mesothelioma deaths. This year the regular annual update is complemented by new analysis, comparing the level and trend of fatal injuries to workers in GB with those in 35 countries worldwide. Work-related fatal injuries …
Fire crews responded to a significant blaze at a Waitrose supermarket in Hove during the early hours of the morning. 📍 What happened Emergency services were called at 03:46am on 16 June 2026 to reports of a fire at the store on Nevill Road, Hove. [fia.uk.com], [yahoo.com] On arrival, firefighters discovered a warehouse fire within …
Two property managers have been sentenced after serious fire safety failings were discovered at a mixed-use building in Windsor. 📍 What happened An investigation by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service uncovered significant safety breaches at a property above a restaurant on St Leonards Road, Windsor. [rbfrs.co.uk] The issues were found across both the commercial …
Several homes were evacuated after a house fire broke out when lightning struck a property during a thunderstorm. 📍 What happened Fire crews were called to Wadham Grove, Emersons Green in Bristol at around 5:55pm after reports of a blaze. [yahoo.com] On arrival, firefighters found the property well alight and suffering significant damage. [yahoo.com] 🚒 …
A company director and a fire risk assessor have been sentenced after serious fire safety failures put residents of a high-rise building in Plymouth at risk. 📍 What happened The case centres on Latitude 52, an apartment block in Albert Road, Devonport. Fire inspectors uncovered major safety issues during a 2021 inspection, carried out as …
