Independent timber and builders' merchant Ridgeons, announced the winners of its fourth supplier of the year awards at a dedicated event in Norwich.

Eighty people lost their jobs on Monday after a Northamptonshire builders merchant and building company went into administration.

Plumbers merchant chain PTS has chosen Cancer Research UK as its official charity for 2011.

Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete UK's Whisby Quarry has won two awards in a prestigious nature competition.

As part of the company's commitment to cyclist safety, LGV drivers from different areas of cement company CEMEX UK took part in cycle training, to see the road from the cyclist's perspective.

Anne Ganley, managing director of independent builders' merchant Thompson Building Centres, met Leader of the Opposition Ed Milliband to highlight the success of north east businesses.

Builders and plumbers merchant chain Wolseley is celebrating its 40th year in the Yorkshire city of Ripon by supporting the town's annual Beer Festival next month.

Thanks to timber from timber supplier Timbmet, the 414ft long Scarborough Bridge has been repaired and renovated.

Shower and shower enclosure manufacturer Matki has introduced its new Boutique Walk-In.

Dunlop Adhesives, the specialist manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, finishing, and ancillary products has noticed a significant increase in sales of its Large Format and Natural Stone Adhesive as homeowners opt for bigger floor tiles.