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Wood burning stoves have had a bit of a hard time in the press over recent months. It’s primarily been off the back of Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s call for a ban on wood burners in urban areas, particularly in London, in a bid to try and improve air quality. Mr Khan asked for […]

There’s been a bit of negative press around wood burning stoves recently. You may have heard about the government wanting to clamp down on wood burners in an effort to improve the air quality in the UK – although this was all a little misleading. The main issue regarding wood burners and air quality is […]

Over the last few years, the number of chimney fires attended by Fire and Rescue Services in the UK has reduced from over 18,000 in 1998 to below 8,000 in 2014. Good news for us all, however, we all still need to look after our chimneys, check them regularly and know what to do if […]

COAL POLLUTION PROBLEMS Estimates suggest coal pollution cuts life spans by 5.5 years in China. Indoor air pollution, some of it caused by the use of coal, causes more than 1.6 million deaths a year around the world. Pollution from coal plants kills 1,600 people a year in the UK, and costs the UK between […]

Fantastic news if you’re a fan of ACR stoves – they’ve recently updated their superb Astwood and Buxton stove models to make them even more eco-friendly, and in-line with forthcoming emissions regulations. The regulations in question refer to the EcoDesign Lot 20 legislation that states that all ‘local space heater’ manufactured for sale in the […]

Fantastic news if you’re a fan of ACR stoves – they’ve recently updated their superb Astwood and Buxton stove models to make them even more eco-friendly, and in-line with forthcoming emissions regulations. The regulations in question refer to the EcoDesign Lot 20 legislation that states that all ‘local space heater’ manufactured for sale in the […]

First look at the new Ecoburn gas stove from Arada available from October 2017 at authorised outlets such as Directstoves.com With styling from the popular Ecoburn Plus wood burning stoves range this new gas model is sure to be a hit. Gas stoves are becoming a real alternative to wood burners thanks to their no-mess […]

Why choose a Burley balanced flue gas stove? It seems everyone would like a wood burning stove, but sometimes it’s just not convenient. They are a labour of love and must be cleaned regularly and fed often. Some manufacturers have been offering gas-powered versions of their wood burners for a while now, but these still […]

The new Charnwood Arc is a revolutionary stove, efficient and clean burning, it exceeds the forthcoming Ecodesign standards and has Defra approval for use in smoke control areas. This smart, contemporary multi fuel stove looks fantastic; it has gentle curves and subtle details such as the stylish fuel retainer, recessed door handle and air control […]

Another hot find at the Hearth & Home 2017 exhibition was this new Mendip Ashcroft Defra stove, designed and built in Britain at Mendip's Somerset factory. The Ashcroft is a 5kW wood burner with Defra approval for smoke control areas and also exceeds the 2022 European directives for emissions and fuel efficiency. No word on […]