by Alfred Poppins | Apr 14, 2013 | News
Most people have the image of Dick Van Dyke in their mind at the mention of Chimney Sweeps, yet their profession has seldom been a lucky one. Their work, Often done by children, was extremely dangerous and often fatal. In recent times, the industry has also been hit...
by Alfred Poppins | Apr 13, 2013 | News
Inquest hears of importance of carbon monoxide monitors Father and children died after crisp wrapper blocked chimney Householders were yesterday urged to install carbon monoxide monitors after an inquest heard the “silent killer” claimed the lives of a father and two...
by Alfred Poppins | Apr 10, 2013 | News
500 year old Ryedale cottage destroyed by fire CHIMNEY sparks have destroyed a 500 year old cottage with a thatched roof despite a long fight to save it. Seven crews of firefighters from Ryedale, Hambleton and York with specialist equipment fought the blaze for half...
by Alfred Poppins | Apr 7, 2013 | News
The heartbroken owner of a thatched cottage in Somerset that went up in flames suddenly yesterday was shortly due to open a bed and breakfast business there. Ian Allen owner of the Granary Barn, in Thorney, near Langport, with his wife Deborah and daughter Molly, aged...
by Alfred Poppins | Apr 1, 2013 | News
thatched roof blaze guts two homes The roofs of two semi-detached properties were destroyed in the blaze About 50 firefighters tackled a blaze which destroyed two thatched cottages in Dorset. Ten fire engines were called to the fire at Littlebredy between Bridport and...
by Alfred Poppins | Mar 23, 2013 | News
Unsure about wood burning stove installation? We recommend the use of a HETAS approved installer. Wood burning stoves and multi-fuel stoves can transform any home. Not only are they a cost-effective solution to the problem of soaring gas and electricity bills, they...
