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Artificial Lightning Makes Our Technology Safer

Discover how British engineers are harnessing the power of simulated lightning strikes to test and protect everything from aircraft to household electronics from nature's most powerful electrical forces.

Faulty wiring suspected in child death house fire

A coronial inquest into the tragic death of a three-year-old boy in a Darwin social housing fire reveals faulty electrical wiring may have caused the blaze that claimed his young life.

Mother electrocuted charging phone in bath

A 31-year-old mother died instantly after being electrocuted while charging her mobile phone in the bath, prompting urgent electrical safety warnings from investigators.

Amazon Safety Recall: Popular Products Pose Fire Risk

UK consumers warned as multiple best-selling Amazon products, including hair straighteners and travel adaptors, are urgently recalled due to serious safety risks posing fire and electric shock dangers.

Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Recalled Over Fire Risk

A major product recall has been issued for Paris Hilton-branded mini fridges sold in the UK. The appliances pose a serious fire hazard due to faulty compressors. Here's how to check if you're affected and what to do.

Store's 'Get Pregnant, Get Refund' Offer Sparks Fury

A major UK electrical retailer faces a feminist backlash over a controversial promotion offering a full refund on purchases to women who fall pregnant within a month. Critics slam the 'free microwave' offer as deeply regressive and irresponsible.

Store's "pregnancy refund" offer sparks fury and feminist outcry

A major electrical retailer sparks outrage with a controversial promotion offering female customers full refunds on appliances if they conceive within 30 days of purchase. Feminists and critics condemn the policy as 'deeply regressive' and 'patronising'.

Mum's Fire Safety Hell in Manchester Flat

Exclusive: A Manchester mother's nightmare ordeal as electrical sparks from an upstairs flat ignite a major fire safety scare, exposing potential landlord negligence and leaving a family in fear.

Newcastle vs Liverpool POSTPONED due to electrical storm

In a dramatic turn of events, Newcastle's crucial Premier League fixture against Liverpool at St James' Park has been called off moments before kick-off due to a severe electrical storm and torrential rain, throwing the title race into further uncertainty

DIY TV wall disaster exposes dangerous mistakes

A homeowner's dream TV wall renovation turned into a nightmare as shoddy workmanship led to dangerous electrical faults and structural issues. Experts reveal how to avoid similar disasters.

Lineman loses both arms in electrical accident

A Texas lineman suffered life-changing injuries after a devastating electrical accident left him without both arms. Read his incredible story of survival and resilience.

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