UK fire safety19 Jun 2026Plans to close rural fire station are shelvedOne-off additional government funding has been found to save the stations in Wiltshire. 19 Jun 202615 Jun 2026'Why should we pay to fix unsafe fire doors?'Residents are told their front doors do not meet regulations and they must pay for them to be fixed.15 Jun 202629 May 2026Fixing hospital fire safety could cost £2mFixing issues with fire safety at a new unit in Guernsey's hospital will cost £1m to £2m.29 May 202614 May 2026Asbestos and fire fears shut wedding and gig venueWhitehaven Civic Hall is shut immediately amid claims over "inadequate" fire safety.14 May 202611 May 2026Fire watch in place at two Newbury apartment blocksThe fire service says it has been notified of defects in the external walls of both buildings.11 May 202624 Apr 2026'We were getting back to normal, then had to leave our home'A fire at Jemima Staddon's flat prompted an investigation which led to residents having to move out.24 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Owners of unsafe tower block want to knock it downCardinal Lofts, in Ipswich, is vacant since being evacuated in 2023 amid concerns about fire safety.15 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Fireproof cladding request meets council approvalNearly 300 people were evacuated from the flats after a fire in August 2024.9 Apr 20267 Feb 2026How were 500 patients evacuated from a hospital?A major incident was declared when a fire broke out at Southampton General Hospital on 1 February. 7 Feb 2026...
