Kitchen oil and grease block alert
Fats, oils and grease left over from the Christmas dinner should not be poured down the kitchen sink – amid fears they could cause flooding.
Dudley|Dec 23, 2009
Dudley
Wolverhampton
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Oil Agas affected by EU green fuel ruling
Shropshire owners of oil-fired Agas are finding their ranges are going out because of a ruling from Europe insisting on greener fuel. Shropshire owners of oil-fired Agas are finding their ranges are going out because of a ruling from Europe insisting on greener fuel. The fuel supply in the cast-iron cookers, made in Shropshire at Aga's factory in Coalbrookdale, are becoming blocked because an EU directive says low sulphur oil, which creates a thick sediment, should be used. The measure is part of a package devised by officials in Brussels to cut greenhouse gases. But it has had unintended consequences for families who rely on their Agas to cook and heat their homes as the burners are starved of fuel and go out. Aga engineer Dave Shipton, of DS Plumbing, says he has seen a rise in calls because of the use of oil which is low in sulphur. Read the full story in the Shropshire Star.
News|Dec 12, 2009
News
Oil giant BP's profits halved
BP has said third quarter profits slumped to £3 billion, down 50% on the same period last year.
Business|Oct 27, 2009
Business
Cars chaos in oil spill
A mystery spillage of diesel oil caused chaos in Kidderminster today after several cars crashed after skidding along the road.
Kidderminster|Jul 6, 2009
Kidderminster
Cooking oil spill chaos
Almost 1,000 litres of vegetable oil spilled across a busy Wednesbury roundabout, causing chaos for motorists.
Tipton|Apr 15, 2009
Wednesbury
Tipton
Oil refinery strike continues as deal is rejected
A deal has been rejected by striking union leaders and workers at the Lindsey oil refinery who are protesting over the use of foreign labour.
Business|Feb 4, 2009
Business
Price of oil burns Shell profits
Royal Dutch Shell has announced a 28 per cent fall in year-on-year profits for the last quarter due to a slump in oil prices.
Business|Jan 29, 2009
Business
Road closed by oil spillage
A road between Bridgnorth and Ludlow was closed for more than 12 hours following an oil spillage.
Bridgnorth|Jan 27, 2009
Bridgnorth
Security plea after heating oil theft
Shropshire residents are being urged to step up security on their outdoor fuel tanks after heating oil was stolen from a home near Broseley.
News|Jan 8, 2009
News
Oil production cut to push up prices
Oil producers today responded to the falling oil price by slashing production.
Business|Dec 17, 2008
Business
FTSE opens higher on mining and oil stocks
The FTSE 100 opened slightly higher this morning after last night's falls as energy and mining stocks lifted the index.
Business|Dec 16, 2008
Business
Oil prices tumble below $42
The price of oil has tumbled to below $42 a barrel after US jobs data revealed the largest number of job losses since 1974.
Business|Dec 5, 2008
Business
Hope new alarm will stop oil thefts
A Shropshire company has developed what it claims to be a unique alarm to tackle thefts of oil from domestic and farm storage tanks.A Shropshire company has developed what it claims to be a unique alarm to tackle thefts of oil from domestic and farm storage tanks. The spiralling price of heating oil has sparked a big increase in thefts with criminals siphoning off oil or undoing the pipes to drain the tanks. Bridgnorth-based Oil Secure has now developed the idea after noticing a gap in the market for oil security methods. The Oil Secure wireless security alarm can be attached to oil tanks and is controlled by sensors which trigger an alarm should someone tamper with the entry points. Adrian Farmer, Oil Secure director, said the alarm is regarded as the most effective method of security, over the use of padlocks and even relocation of tanks. Read more in the Shropshire Star
Bridgnorth|Nov 28, 2008
Bridgnorth
FTSE 100 rallies as oil climbs
The FTSE 100 has recovered slightly from last night's slump as mining and energy stocks rallied but remains under the 4,000 mark.
Business|Nov 21, 2008
Business
Oil drops below $50
Oil dropped below $50 today for the first time in three years.
Business|Nov 20, 2008
Business