Fire crews extinguish a blaze caused by discarded batteries catching fire in a recycling vehicle

A woman warns about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, after a fire at her home in Thames Ditton.

As fires caused by lithium batteries - as found in vapes - increase, how can we bin them safely?

Vapes and lithium batteries should be recycled at specific places rather than thrown away.

Batteries, disposable vapes and discarded laptops put in the bin are putting refuse workers at risk.

Government policies could see firms once again look to Northumberland, a councillor says.

People in West Berkshire can now leave common household batteries on top of their bins for collection.

Residents across Cambridgeshire are being urged to dispose of batteries and electrical goods safely.