Link: https://apple.news/AMC9X40kfTOKHESx57_nAFQ A controlled explosion of a World War II bomb in Exeter caused significant structural damage to nearby properties, with debris scattered up to…
Link: https://apple.news/AIdoC51zqRSKLyyG57RvoUg A Second World War bomb was detonated in Exeter after 2,600 residents were evacuated for safety. The controlled explosion occurred following a thorough…
Link: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/live-updates-emergency-services-responding-19862284 One person has died following a suspected house explosion in Summerseat, Bury, with emergency services responding to reports of a loud bang. A…
Link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9223189/Families-evacuated-landslide-destroys-70ft-high-wall.html A landslide in Nottingham led to the evacuation of five families after a 70ft wall collapsed, sending debris into their gardens during heavy…
Link: https://www.labc.co.uk/news/rogue-builder-jailed-fraud-after-faking-documents A rogue builder has been sentenced to jail for fraud after admitting to faking insurance documents and building approvals while performing unauthorized work,…
Link: https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/news/housing-association-block-pays-49000-a-month-for-three-person-waking-watch-69277 A housing association block in north London is paying nearly £49,000 monthly for a waking watch patrol consisting of just three operatives. This…
Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/statements/modifying-historic-windows-as-part-of-retrofitting-energy-saving-measures/ Historic windows are valuable components of historic buildings, contributing to their character and significance, and should be conserved and repaired rather than replaced…
Link: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/video-house-collapse-manchester-floods-19674115 Dramatic footage shows house fronts collapsing into a Manchester street after a sinkhole appeared, following heavy rain and flooding from Storm Christoph. Two…
Link: https://apple.news/ANerqdpNSSU2rm21mI4xJ-g Water has reached shin-high levels in Manchester city centre following the River Irwell bursting its banks. The situation has prompted concerns and responses…
Link: https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/news/fire-risk-assessment-to-lakanal-house-sister-block-found-substantial-risk-69203 A fire risk assessment for Marie Curie House, the sister block of Lakanal House, identified “substantial risk” due to issues with internal compartmentation…
