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Pupils at a Leeds primary school are ready to further embrace the great outdoors thanks to a donation from a leading builders merchant. Shakespeare Primary School and Nursery, which has around 700 pupils and is based on Lincoln Road, have been donated materials by the Leeds Roundhay branch of Selco …

IKO PLC is helping national amputee football reach new heights and win more fans worldwide after striking a sponsorship deal that will see the elite sport broadcast live for the first time. The roofing, waterproofing and insultation systems manufacturer has signed up to sponsor the England Amputee Football Association (EAFA) …

South Wales’ independent builders’ merchant LBS has continued its expansion with the acquisition of D G Heath, a timber merchant in Pontarddulais, Carmarthenshire. D G Heath has been trading for 38 years as a family-run business and will continue with the name; two of the directors are remaining post-acquisition, along …

TG Lynes has launched its new website, making it easier for customers to manage their accounts and order products for next-day delivery. Its investment in a fresh online platform which offers its Trade Account customers modern, round-the-clock methods to place and manage their orders, provides its customers with an easy …

PJH has announced itslaunch of its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a significant initiative to support the holistic wellbeing of all employees. Working in partnership with Health Assured, the EAP forms part of PJH’s “always working with wellbeing in mind” initiative and will help PJH employees deal with any personal and …

With climate scientists predicting that 2024 could be even hotter than record-breaking 2023, ensuring our homes stay cool in the blistering heat is essential for our health and comfort, explained insulation specialist Actis. Within the last few days, the Met Office has named 2022 as the hottest year in the …

Sole traders, independent business owners, and tradespeople can find winter months particularly challenging, not only due to the drop in temperatures. As hours of daylight and temperatures plummet, staying motivated to accomplish the day’s work can seem daunting. This, combined with potential seasonally slow business, may lead to a greater …

Leyland SDM will take the wraps off its new-look Kensington store on January 15 with a series of events and promotions planned over the coming weeks. The High Street location has a new layout to make the shopping experience even better for customers, as well as a new Paint Service …

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) has collaborated with its sister brand George Boyd to deliver kitchen and bathroom solutions for providers of social housing. Renowned in the industry as an ironmongery and door set specialist, George Boyd is undergoing an expansion project which will see it add a wealth of new …

Leyland SDM, which has 33 stores across the capital, has donated £3,500 to The Childhood Trust. The donation has been added to the £6,600 colleagues raised by walking 15 miles across London towards the end of last year, taking the overall total beyond £10,000. Martin Hastings, CEO at Leyland SDM, …