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Independent builders merchants Milford held its very own "Ladies Day" in a bid to raise money for its chosen charity, Down's Syndrome Association.

Pump manufacturer Wilo has expressed its delight after Team GB Taekwondo member Emily Oakes, who they sponsor, came home with three gold medals and a silver after competing at the European Championships.

This year's Polypipe Regatta marks the 15th anniversary of the charity sailing event for the property and construction industry, and it's been revealed the event has raised a staggering £125,000 for a range of charities since 1998.

Independent builders merchant buying society NMBS has cemented its relationship with tool supplier Makita by taking delivery of the new Makita 4amp Battery.

Builders merchant Jewson has donated free building materials worth £10,000 to help convert an old council building into a soft play centre for children with disabilities in Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center brought together policy makers and industry experts to debate on how to encourage the UK public to invest in energy efficiency measures.

British construction activity has seen the fastest output for almost six years in August, with residential construction remaining the strongest performing sector.

Independent East Anglian builders merchant Collier & Catchpole have taken on a further two apprentices this summer, after being encouraged by the early success of the apprenticeships scheme.

UK manufacturer Thomas Dudley welcomed Builders Merchant Federation managing director John Newcomb to its foundry and plastics plant in the West Midlands recently.

Ten Saniflo representatives have collectively raised £10,000 for Cancer Research UK after walking to the top of the UK's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, in Scotland.