Rare and historic fire helmets from around the world collected by a former Kent firefighter are to be auctioned. Jack Field, from Marden, is selling 119 items, some of which are over 100 years old.

A rare British tank helmet from the First World War that servicemen refused to wear because its resemblance to the German equivalent led to 'friendly fire' attacks has been found in a charity shop.

A "too hot to handle" firefighter's helmet was stolen as more than a dozen crews dealt with a large-scale factory fire. It was taken from Silver Road while Norfolk Fire Service tackled a blaze at ...