Apparently it's all our fault. By which I mean those of us who are parents.

A tweet to my local paper (the 21st century equivalent of Dear Editor, I suppose) was moaning about some event or other that had been cancelled or curtailed because of "Health and Safety gone mad".

Market-leading waterproofing and roofing manufacturer IKO PLC has launched five new liquid products for waterproofing and protecting roofs, floors, paving and patios.

Peter Hindle MBE has announced that he is standing down as charman of the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI)as of September 20th, now that his one-year tenure has ended.

Last night (September 20th) saw the presentation of the BMF/BMJ Young Achiever Awards for 2016, along with a range of other BMF awards, at the BMF Awards Dinner.

Builders merchants trade organisation the Builders Merchants Federation has announced that Lord Paddy Ashdown,will speak at its BMF All Industry Conference 2017, in Budapest next June.

Higgins Building Supplies celebrates it's 150th anniversary with a commemorative open day and official opening of newly refurbished depot. The family owned builder with branches in Wellingborough and Irthingborough has staged a special commemorative open day to mark a major company milestone.

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has taken its fight to save joinery apprenticeships to the House of Commons' Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy.

A builders merchants has swung into action for charity with a golf event which raised more than £7,000.

In continuing to strengthen its service proposition, Plasson has created and now appointed two new senior positions, both new roles to the business.