Northern Gas Networks Ltd were sentenced today for safety breaches after a fire and gas explosion at residential premises in Mirfield resulted in the death of the homeowner

Leeds Crown Court heard that, on 11 February 2019, West Yorkshire Fire service were called to a fire and explosion in Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, West Yorks. The occupier, Elena Frunza, was discovered during a search of the property, whilst it was still on fire. She was taken to Pinderfields General Hospital where she died the […]

Man drinking Bollinger behind the wheel “lucky he did not kill someone”

  A man who drove his work’s van while drinking Bollinger Champagne and calling his friends, has been jailed for eight months. 27 year old Mason James Cowgill of Gargrave pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in court, where he was also disqualified for a period of 32 months including an extended retest. On 7 June […]