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Former Leeds United players, Eddie Gray and Noel Whelan, experienced life behind the trade counter of a builder's merchant for a day in an effort to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The inaugural Bob Beaver Memorial Clay Pigeon Shoot took place under some fabulous weather conditions at the Royal Berkshire Shooting School.

Armstead Trade has made its move in the summer transfer window by signing up former footballer and ex decorator Jimmy Bullard for a competition that will see one decorating firm win his services on a one-day loan deal.

An overwhelming percentage of homeowners prefer to visit a showroom when making the decision to purchase a new bathroom, according to a survey conducted by plumbers merchant City Plumbing Supplies, part of Travis Perkins plc.

Firms across the UK construction industry reported growth in activity in the second quarter of 2015, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth, but near-term outlook is clouded by labour supply issues and rising wage costs, according to the Construction Products Association (CPA).

Groundwork and civil engineering merchant, Rudridge, has been awarded FORS GOLD status by the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme - the highest grade achievable for fleet operators.

Newly rebranded building materials firm, Tarmac, has become the first company in the UK to trial a new Econic concrete mixer in an effort to improve vulnerable road user safety.

Kitchen manufacturer Regency Kitchens has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) as a supplier member.

Four apprentices from the Leeds College of Building have been rewarded for being top of their class with £1,000 worth of top-to-toe outfits from workwear brand Scruffs.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins plc reported a 7.8% increase in revenue for the first half of the year despite continued struggles in its plumbing and heating division.