The fire crews came in our back garden, they doused the cottage next door to prevent that from being set alight. '[A thatched roof] is a blessing and a curse, it is picturesque.' Neighbour Angela ...

A historic Grade II listed cottage was 'completely destroyed' in a raging fire last night. Over 50 firefighters and 10 fire engines attempted to battle the blaze coming from a thatched-roof fire ...

A new school in Ireland is training up a fresh generation of thatchers in a bid to save the country's disappearing thatched ...