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Following its huge success in 2021, Composite Prime has launched its school recycling programme, Message in a Bottle Top. To highlight the impact of plastic waste on the environment, schools across the UK will collect and repurpose their own bottle tops into thought-provoking art, showcasing the creatures they hope to …

In early December, Corporal Jack Jarvis embarked on a challenge of epic proportions to support people with a brain tumour: rowing across the Atlantic, taking a route that has never been attempted solo before. The route is 4,500 nautical miles, and will take him almost 100 days to row. It …

Travis Perkins is the biggest employer of apprentices in the sector, a process that has been building for roughly the last five years, according to Chief HR Officer Emma Rose, and the programme runs across the group brands, including the Travis Perkins business, BSS, Toolstation, Keyline and CCF. “We currently …

Plumbers merchant City Plumbing has opened a new branch in Bude, Cornwall that includes Bathroom Showroom alongside a dedicated electrical specialist. The new branch has installed an energy efficiency display, offering information and support on the latest Government legislation of how heating systems are changing to meet the UK’s commitment …

Fairalls Godstone has announced its sponsorship of local professional boxer, Luke Pearson. Pearson, from Godstone, turned profession in 2019.  Classed in the featherweight division, the bricklayer has been a customer of Fairalls since he joined his grandfather’s building firm aged 16. Dubbed ‘the Pocket Rocket’ due to his small stature …

Selco Builders Warehouse has announced Cancer Research UK as its new charity partner for 2022. The builders’ merchant will stage a range of fundraising events in support of Cancer Research UK, which funds doctors, nurses and scientists to carry out pioneering research to help provide a solution to defeating cancer. …

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2022, Bradfords Building Supplies is celebrating the ongoing success of its apprenticeship scheme, which continues to have a big impact on the company. Jack Jones, a sales assistant at Bradfords’ Worcester branch who joined the company as an apprentice in March 2021, said: “From working …

Travis Perkins has opened the doors to its latest branch in Bristol with the help of former Bristol City winger, Scott Murray. The Robins’ former star made more than 350 appearances for the team in the 1990s and 2000s, and was the guest of honour as Travis Perkins opened its …

The George Bence Group has announced the opening of its seventh branch in Hertfordshire. The multi-branded independent business has continued to grow its branch network exponentially over the past decade. Paul Bence, Group managing director, said: “Ledbury is an area we have looking to strategically position our mixed merchant model …

Polypipe Building Products is marking National Apprenticeship Week (February 7 to 13) with a celebration of its apprenticeship scheme success and the awards for Polypipe apprentices. At the end of 2021, Polypipe apprentices were scooping top prizes, and the plastic solutions manufacturer was praised by judges with the Businesses Engaging …