Lead flashing stolen from roofs in area; Crimewatch

* THEFT - Thongsbridge, June 18. Entered back garden of dwelling and removed plant pot. Holmbridge, June 20. Stole section of lead flashing from side of house, causing damage to brickwork. Holmbridge, June 20. Stole two metal mesh fence panels from fence surrounding house. Holmbridge, June 20. Stole lead flashing from lean-to roof, causing damage to roofing in process. Holmfirth, June 20. Climbed on to low roof and stole lead flashing. Brockholes, GCHQ Hairdesigners, Brockholes Lane, June 18. Stole door handles from front of business premises. Brockholes, Azeem Takeaway, New Mill Road, June 19. Stole door handles from shop door. Honley, June 20. Removed trailer from driveway. Suspects were disturbed by neighbours and left the trailer behind in the street before making off. Honley, June 21. Peugeot 405 stolen - but later recovered. * BURGLARY - New Mill, June 20.

Entered yard of bus dept. Parked up buses' headlights and retaining glass for fire extinguishers damaged. Extinguishers and hammers stolen * ATTEMPTED THEFT - Honley, June 18. Used plant pot to smash front offside window, reached in and searched door pocket - no property taken. Upper Cumberworth, June 16. Smashed front quarter-light and reached into vehicle. Searched glove compartment, but not known if anything was stolen.* THEFT FROM MOTOR-VEHICLE - Honley, June 19. Smashed passenger front quarter-light, reached in and removed laptop from passenger footwell. Honley, June 16. Smashed front passenger quarter-light window, entered vehicle and stole property. Waterloo, bus depot in Penistone Road, June 19.Holme Valley plan decisions KIRKLEES Council has made the following decisions on Holme Valley planning applications: Conditional permission: * J H Bradley and Sons, demolition of existing outbuildings and building of lean-to agricultural livestock building (part conservation area), Nether Moor Farm, Sandy Lane, South Crosland.* M Thompson, single storey extension to side and rear and demolition of existing extension, 25 Spring Bank Croft, Holmfir th.Jemmied open shed door to gain entry and stole Honda petrol lawnmower. Meltham, Spinksmire Mill, Huddersfield Road, June 17. Gained entry by knocking hole through brickwork and stole power drill and computer monitor. Honley, Strands Hairdressing, Newtown, June 19. Used large stone to smash side window of hairdressers' shop, activating the alarm. Gained entry and stole till and contents. Thurstonland, June 18. Entered insecure outhouse and stole petrol lawnmower.* Mr A Rahman, double storey rear extension, 112 Victoria Road, Lockwood. * J England, nonmaterial amendments to permission no 2010/92040 for building of single storey rear extension, 14 Banksville, Wooldale.

* Mr A Rahman, double storey rear extension, 112 Victoria Road, Lockwood. * J England, nonmaterial amendments to permission no 2010/92040 for building of single storey rear extension, 14 Banksville, Wooldale.

Natural gas explosion kills two

MANUFACTURING

CALIFORNIA- Two men, ages 38 and 35, were killed in an explosion in a gas-fired, walk-in powder coating oven. One died of blunt force trauma, and the other was electrocuted.The explosion destroyed nearly onethird of the building. The building, valued at $500,000, and its contents, valued at $200,000, were considered total losses.The walls of the single-story, woodframe building in which the oven was located were made of insulated sheet metal. The roof was also metal. The building measured 125 feet (38 meters) by 125 feet (38 meters), and the oven measured 20 feet (6 meters) by 1 1 feet (3 meters). There were no fire detection or suppression systems.

The explosion destroyed nearly onethird of the building. The building, valued at $500,000, and its contents, valued at $200,000, were considered total losses.

Sprinkler extinguishes fire from natural gas leak

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When investigators found that the gas piping's drip leg had fallen off, without damaging the threads, just beyond the regulator but before the igniter, they determined that the piping had not been properly tightened. Gas leaking from the joint was ignited by an open 0ame in the oven's burner chamber. As the temperature rose, it destroyed the oven's wiring and other controls, causing a sprinkler above the oven to open.The store, valued at $2.4 million, and its contents, valued at more than $1 million, sustained an estimated loss of $7,500. Firefighters treated one of the store's employees on scene for minor smoke inhalation.OHIO - A single sprinkler extinguished a fire that began when natural gas piping feeding a commercial, rotary-style bread oven in a grocery store bakery dislodged, allowing natural gas to build up and ignite.

The store, valued at $2.4 million, and its contents, valued at more than $1 million, sustained an estimated loss of $7,500. Firefighters treated one of the store's employees on scene for minor smoke inhalation.

Sprinkler controls fire started by oily rags

ILLINOIS - The contents of a garage and storage area in a mixed-use strip mall ignited and burned until a sprinkler operated and controlled the fire before firefighters arrived.

The building's contents were damaged, for an estimated loss of approximately $2,000. The building itself was undamaged. There were no injuries.Investigators determined that oily rags, left in a pile in the storage area by a business owner who had been refinishing a deck, spontaneously ignited and that the fire grew until it produced enough heat to activate the sprinkler.The single-story building, which measured 200 feet (61 meters) by 75 feet (23 meters), was constructed of concrete block walls over a concrete slab with a metal truss roof and a built-up roof deck covered by a rubber membrane. The mall had a wet-pipe sprinkler system connected directly to fire dispatch.

The building's contents were damaged, for an estimated loss of approximately $2,000. The building itself was undamaged. There were no injuries.

Metal stolen

POLICE are investigating a theft of metal from a Tyneside school.

Officers investigating this incident are keen to locate two men who were seen in the area and possibly driving a silver Skoda car.Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043 ext 69191. Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043 ext 69191. Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

miniJOULE - Your Own Nuclear Moratorium

The First Roll-Your-Own Solar Power Plant Has Arrived

"Be solaractive!" - The tagline of miniJOULE's inventors aims towards encouraging everyday folks to take their future in their own hands - literally. CEO Andre Steinau takes an upbeat view on the future. "On its own, one miniJOULE won't have the power to make the world a better place - but a lot of miniJOULEs will," said Steinau. "Especially considering recent events in Japan, the time has definitely come for a sustainable energy revolution. A hundred percent sun, zero percent risk - solar power and other renewable energy sources have paved the way for new opportunities, casting a shadow on nuclear power in every sense. The time has come to start up so others can shut down!"SOURCE miniJOULE GmbH & Co. KGREUSSENKOEGE, Germany, July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This world first is destined to become a trend - at least with the current debate on nuclear energy. miniJOULE is a small solar power plant you can put together yourself, generating some of the electricity you use while taking a stand against nuclear energy.More details on the miniJOULE are available at www.minijoule.com

SOURCE miniJOULE GmbH & Co. KG

Express your spirit behind the wheel with Jennings Mazda; ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

JENNINGS Mazda is offering customers the first opportunity to Express Your Spirit Behind the Wheel by test driving two new limited edition models in the Mazda range, as part of a national test drive week.

LIMITED EDITION - The Mazda2 Black"The new Black special edition models bring a darker edge to the Mazda range. exterior styling certainly gets some double looks from fellow drivers and with a limited number of only 1000 units available, owners can enjoy its distinctive styling, knowing that they own a unique Mazda," said Norman Shepherd, franchise manager at Jennings Mazda in Sunderland.From Saturday 6 - Monday, August 15, the new special edition Mazda MX-5 Sport Black and Mazda2 Black models will be on display and available for customers to test drive at Jennings Mazda's Riverside Road dealership in Sunderland.Inspired by the MX-5 GT race car - currently competing in the 2011 Britcar Championships - the distinctive-looking Black edition models feature a Brilliant Black roof, gun metal alloy wheels and a selection of contrasting body colours.For new car orders placed during Mazda's national test drive week and registered before the 31 August (excluding the Mazda CX-7 model), Jennings Mazda is offering a free first service (at 12,500 miles), saving up to pounds 154.The winners will either express their spirit with a VIP 'Adrenaline Track Experience' by driving the sporty Mazda3 MPS and the iconic MX-5 around one of Britain's top race tracks, or enjoy a Gourmet Drive Experience, comprising an extended test drive of the MX-5 roadster and a gourmet lunch at a leading British restaurant. prizes also includes an overnight stay.CAPTION(S):"Throughout this special test drive week, customers will also be given the opportunity to test drive our other six stylish Mazda models."The 2.0-litre MX-5 Sport Black is available in crystal white, spirited green and velocity red while the 1.3 Mazda2 Black is available in crystal white, spirited green and true red. enhanced specification, unique Black Edition badging, an interior numbered plaque and special floor mats.

LIMITED EDITION - The Mazda2 Black