Fire departments battled a chimney-related fire in a Newark home, which was contained to the attic by cooperative efforts.

Fire crews attended a car fire on the road just 40 minutes after returning from a three hour thatched roof blaze. At 12.39am on Friday, firefighters from Woodbridge station attended the fire in Wi ...

Hydraulic fluid was released into the Allegheny River from Braeburn Alloy Steel in Lower Burrell on Monday afternoon, prompting warnings to downriver water suppliers, according to emergency officials.

Significant damage was seen to the roof and second floor, as well as water damage on the first floor. Touchette said investigators determined the fire started in the fireplace and chimney area.

The cottage itself is a masterclass in understated elegance. Its original thatched roof stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of centuries past, while the extension, seamlessly integrates ...

In the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, R Praggnanandhaa won his sixth game, Arjun Erigaisi secured his first victory, and Gukesh settled for a draw. Highlights included Praggnanandhaa's win ...

The White House on Saturday announced a wave of tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China, marking the first major levies of President Trump’s second term and laying the groundwork for a ...

Thanks to the draught that they let in, they can make it much harder to heat a room. That's where knowing how to draught-proof a chimney comes in, which, fortunately, can be a quick and easy fix.

Supplies of straw for thatched roofs are low due to three poor harvests, says a thatcher A thatcher with a three-year waiting list for his services said a shortage of straw had caused problems for ...

Homeowners can apply to their local planning authority for permission to change the material of their thatched roof. Historic England have a statutory role in the planning system and local ...