News 8th August - 2007

Successful Prosecution Under Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 08/08/2007

On The 8th August 2007, the Co-operative Group [CWS] Ltd appeared before Bracknell Magistrates Court for sentencing in regard to pleading guilty at a previous hearing on the 13th July 2007 to six charges under the Fire Precautions [Workplace] Regulations. Five of the offences, related to contraventions found at the premises following a serious fire on the 14th October 2004.   more info

Six houses demolished after fire
Six houses demolished after fire 08/08/2007

Six houses in a row destroyed by a fierce fire which spread from a joinery workshop have now been demolished. Emergency services say six more homes may also have to be knocked down after Tuesday's blaze in Maindee, Newport. Marlborough Road residents began returning to their homes on Wednesday night after 100 were evacuated. more info