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Following an investigation by West Sussex County Council Fire and Rescue service, the former management company of the White Swan Hotel was fined £25,000, plus costs, after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety laws.

Thieves who raided five electricity sub-stations in Sheffield for scrap metal were lucky they didn't kill themselves and others, says the owner

Three fire engines tackled a blaze at a student house in Sheffield caused by curtains being set on fire by a candle. A bedroom was smoke damaged. Watch manager Tim Lancashire said " I know candles are very popular, especially this time of year, but they should never be left un attended"

The new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order which affects all non-domestic premises, came into force on 1st October 2006.

The Cig-Arrete system is a highly sensitive alarm that detects cigarette smoke and flames from lighters and matches.