Batteries4 hrs agoCan Europe recharge its battery industry?Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?4 hrs ago2 days agoWarning after battery causes bin lorry fireLincoln County Council is warning of the dangers of putting batteries in waste collections.2 days ago6 days agoCouncil plea to bin batteries safely after large fireThe authority says batteries or battery-powered items should never be put in household waste bins.6 days ago30 Aug 2026Battery fire warning after 'sharp rise' in incidentsPeople in West Northamptonshire are urged to bin batteries responsibly after waste collection fires.30 Aug 202628 Aug 2026Airport warns passengers ahead of busy weekendManchester Airport is expecting around half a million passengers this bank holiday.28 Aug 202625 Aug 2026Worker jabbed with needle during clean-up after bin lorry fire The fire happened on Oban Drive at about 11:30 and forced the refuse vehicle to dump its rubbish on the street.25 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Battery warning after near miss bin lorry fire in EdinburghA worker spotted smouldering rubbish in general waste that had been collected from Polwarth area of the city.17 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Warning after battery sparks bin lorry fire in GlasgowA lorry-load of refuse had to be dumped on the city's Jamaica Street after fire broke out on Wednesday.12 Aug 202610 Aug 2026Why airlines are warning over battery powered devicesThe dangers of lithium-ion batteries really broke into the public consciousness following a series of phone-related fires about a decade ago.10 Aug 2026...
