UK house prices in August increased by 11.7% compared to a year ago, the Office for National Statistics has confirmed.

JELD-WEN, manufacturer of timber windows, doors and stairs, has launched a new external joinery guide, showcasing JELD-WEN's extensive range of products including a stylish new range of windows.

Carl Kammerling International's Winter Wonderland seasonal promotion features star buys from C.K tools, C.K Magma, Kasp and Avit, with discounts of up to 60%, as well as a new Winter Wonderland Gift Scheme.

Kidde is offering 20% discount to merchants throughout October on designated 10-year guaranteed 7CO or 7DCO carbon monoxide alarms, and 10SCO combination smoke and CO alarms.

Methven has updated its Waipori range, which uses Satinjet technology to deliver lower flow rates, saving both water and energy, to include white/chrome handset.

The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull, Councillor Mary Glew was on hand at Ideal Boilers to help celebrate the manufacture of its millionth boiler in the award-winning Logic range, as it came off the production-line on Monday October 13th.

It is with great personal sadness that BMJ reports the death of former Ridgeons chairman David Ridgeon.

Aggregate Industries, owner of Glensanda quarry in the Scottish Highlands, has celebrated the completion of a new £30 million upgrade of the quarry's operation.

Output in construction fell by 3.9% in August 2014 compared to the previous month, official data has revealed.

Independent builders merchant EH Smith has opened a new 'Local' branch in Harborne, primarily focusing on collections and quick customer turn-around.