Hundreds of British Gas engineers share their fury

British Gas engineers have shared their fury as hundreds today lost their jobs after refusing to sign up to tougher employment terms under a ‘fire and rehire’ scheme. The energy supplier handed dismissal notices to around 1,000 employees on April 1 following months of controversy over owner Centrica’s plans to up hours and cut higher … Read more

Nicole Murphy, 53, showcases her curves in a tight black dress while pumping gas in West Hollywood

Nicole Murphy decided to put her stunning curves on full display for a trip to the gas station on Saturday afternoon. The 53-year-old fitness influencer, who was seen pumping fuel in West Hollywood, slipped into a a body-hugging black dress. Murphy’s enviably toned arms and legs were made visible in the short, fitted garment, which … Read more

Landlords fall behind on gas safety checks in nearly half of rented homes

A significant number of UK landlords are putting themselves and their tenants at risk by not complying with required safety regulations, a new survey has suggested.  Almost half of tenants living in privately rented accommodation with gas mains say they have not had their gas appliances checked in the last 12 months, according to research … Read more

Hit-and-run driver, 21, ‘inhales laughing gas from balloon’ at wheel

A hit-and-run driver who was jailed for killing a restaurateur in front of his wife and children is seen sucking on a balloon at the wheel. Gary Haffenden smashed his friend’s mother’s Ford Ranger pick-up truck into Syed Zaidi, 35, in Virginia Water, Surrey, on March 17, 2019. The 21-year-old yard worker – who had recently married his … Read more

The Britsh Gas HomeCare cover that could leave you out in the cold

The advert begins with a dad pointing a torch at a boiler and filling a hot water bottle for his child. Then a voiceover starts: ‘Boiler playing up? Dreading waking up to a freezing home and an unexpected repair bill? Not when you’re covered by British Gas HomeCare.’ But the energy giant’s latest TV campaign … Read more

Kent hit-and-run driver, 21, ‘inhaled laughing gas’ at wheel before killing father-of-two

Gary Haffenden (pictured) smashed his friend’s mother’s Ford Ranger pick-up truck into Syed Zaidi, 35, in Virginia Water, Surrey A hit-and-run driver has been jailed for three years for killing a restaurateur in front of his wife and children after sucking on a balloon at the wheel. Gary Haffenden smashed his friend’s mother’s Ford Ranger … Read more

Litter-pickers begin mammoth task of clearing beer cans, food cartons and laughing gas canisters

Litter-pickers headed out again this morning to clear up the empty beer cans, food cartons and laughing gas canisters left at beauty spots by Easter Sunday revellers.  Primrose Hill – known for its awe-inspiring view across central London – was one of the green spaces to fall victim to the scourge despite repeated calls for … Read more

MAFS’ John Aiken calls out a groom for ‘gas lighting’ their bride in a dramatic new teaser

‘It’s toxic and needs to stop’: Married At First Sight expert John Aiken calls out a groom for ‘gas lighting’ their bride in a dramatic new teaser for the show Do you know a Married At First Sight participant? Email [email protected] By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:13 GMT, 18 March 2021 | … Read more

Microwave-powered boiler could replace gas boilers by 2022 

A British energy technology firm is developing the world’s first microwave-powered boiler, which could replace standard gas boilers from 2022. Heat Wayv, from the firm of the same name, uses microwaves, just like a microwave oven, to heat up water – providing a home with central heating and hot water.   The futuristic-looking boiler is also internet-connected, controllable … Read more

More than half a million Americans live within three miles of oil and gas flares, study reveals

More than a half a million Americans are exposed to oil and gas flaring events, resulting in potential health risks due to the release of black carbon and other volatile organic compounds into the air. Researchers at the University of California Las Angles and the University of Southern California identified three regions that produce the … Read more