Bradfords has announced it is supporting the Somerset County Cricket Foundation, the festival was the culmination of 18 regional qualifiers, in which 116 teams competed. The South West part in this year’s Bradfords Community Cup Final had 230 children take part, they competed to take home trophies across two tournaments. …

IBMG builders merchant branches has raised over £16,700 for charity in one day at its charity golf day, which was for the Teenage Cancer Trust. The charity event was held at the East Sussex National at the end of June. The day welcomed 160 guests who formed 36 golf teams, …

The BMF, the Builders Merchants Federation, has said it is disappointed at the High Court ruling which supports the expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone. The high court ruled against the challenge brought by the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Hillingdon, and Surrey County Council, it found that the …

Saniflo UK – a leading designer and manufacturer of macerators, pumps and lifting stations – continues to solve some of Britain’s quirkiest plumbing issues while providing best-in-class technical consultation to ensure the right product is specified first time. In March 2023, a 100-year-old two-storey guest house apartment above commercial premises …

Toolstation announces it has partnered with Rebuilding Lives UK to support the completion of a home renovation project in Macclesfield. Rebuilding Lives UK is a charity that supports survivors of domestic abuse coping with poor living standards and financial difficulties by providing partial or complete home maintenance and repair funding. …

Whale has announced the launch of their Whale Sense shower, which comes with Bluetooth connectivity. Whale Sense is an additional control unit that enables Bluetooth connectivity between the Whale Instant Match and mixer shower in a pumped drainage installation. The Instant Match uses a digital signal sent from the Whale …

Stonelux announces the launch of StoneLux Brick Tint which can be used for colour corrections, revitalising an old brick, creating an accent wall or adding character to outdoor landscapes. Stonelux claim their new brick tint will save time and money by avoiding the need for brick replacements whilst also having …

Makita has added the HS012G 40Vmax XGT Brushless Circular Saw to its cordless circular range. The lightweight and powerful tool is the latest addition to the Makita XGT range, it can achieve a maximum output of 1300 watts and has a no load speed of 5,200 rpm. Kevin Brannigan, marketing …

Kudos has launched the Ultimate10 shower enclosure range, a new addition to the Kudos Premium Collection. The show enclosure comes with a coveted Red Dot Award winning double action hinge, enabling the pivot door to open both inwards and outwards, offering a solution where space is limited. This new frameless …

Glenigan’s August report finds that residential construction starts decreased by 26% but non-residential project starts fell by 38%. The report suggests that in the third quarter, construction start performance continues to fall continuing a downward trend which have been consistent over the past year. Allan Wilen, Glenigan’s economic director, said: …