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Firefighters Called To Floods
Posted on 1st March 2012
Firefighters were called out to help a Beckenham resident who experienced a domestic flood, The Times Series report.
The house, situated in Gordon Road, Beckenham, became flooded after a washing machine malfunctioned.
The downstairs floor was affected by flood damage , however the rest of the house remained relatively undamaged.
Call For Listed Barn’s Restoration
Posted on 24th February 2012
A derelict listed medieval barn, situated at the hub of Ledbury town, may be far too expensive to save, says the Ledbury Reporter.
Herefordshire Council is looking to rid themselves of St Katherine’s Barn onto a private company or community group, as part of its “asset review” programme.
The Council report states: “This is a listed building and its community asset transfer would remove maintenance liabilities of £600,000.”
Tenant Cashback Scheme
Posted on 23rd February 2012
The tenant cashback scheme is still on track to launch in April, Inside Housing report.
The government is arranging last meetings between insurers and housing providers to discuss concerns over the scheme, due to be rolled out across England in two months.
Burst Pipe Floods Mill
Posted on 22nd February 2012
A burst pipe in a mill shopping complex flooded the entire ground floor, The Lancaster Telegraph report.
The Ena Mill, in Atherton was badly damaged after the flood wiped out the entire ground floor and large areas of the first floor.
Cricket Club’s Extensive Damage
Posted on 21st February 2012
A Cricket Club in Buckinghamshire will have to undergo extensive water damage restoration work after flooding.
The Witchell Pavilion at Wendover Cricket Club suffered thousands of pounds worth of water damage after a pipe burst on the Friday night.
Boost In External Restoration Projects
Posted on 10th February 2012
More Brits are buying ‘ugly’ or neglected houses with the aim to give them exterior makeovers with brick restoration work, the Telegraph report.
Recently house buyers are being swayed by properties in affluent areas, in close proximity to good schools, despite the fact said propertied are neglected and in need of extreme renovation work.
Britain’s Deep Freeze
Posted on 2nd February 2012
Britain to expect significant snowfall this weekend.
Netweather has issued a weather warning today as numerous regions throughout the UK are expected to see significant snowfall.
This weekend it is forecast that parts of The Midlands, and eastern England, including London and the South East will be affected by snow.
Fire Services Under Pressure
Posted on 30th January 2012
Drastic funding cuts put pressure on fire services
Fire Stations are facing closure and fire prevention programmes the axe as funding cuts threaten to prove a “double edged sword” according to one of Yorkshire’s top officers.
Water Firms Winter Success
Posted on 27th January 2012
Water firms have been praised for their service this winter.
A report released today recognises the success of water firms in the Southeast this winter.
Representatives from the water firms met with Consumer Council for Water to talk about how well they coped during the recent cold weather.
