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Police are hunting burglars who are believed to have targeted four properties across Brighton and Hove. Sussex Police said: “Police are investigating four reports of burglaries and an attempted burglary at addresses in Brighton and Hove. “The incidents are reported to have happened between Saturday 18 October and Saturday 1 November, with jewellery and cash stolen. “On Saturday 18 October, at around 7pm, three men reportedly attempted to enter a property in Chalklands Rise, Woodingdean. “All three had their faces covered and were wearing black hoods or hats. One man wore a navy hoodie and blue jeans with black trainers…

The construction industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As traditional building methods struggle to meet demands for speed, cost control, and sustainability, modular and prefabricated construction has emerged from niche status to mainstream adoption in 2026. Modular construction involves manufacturing building components or entire modules in controlled factory environments before transporting them to construction sites for assembly. Prefabrication encompasses a broader range of off-site manufacturing techniques, from wall panels and roof trusses to complete bathroom pods and mechanical systems. Together, these approaches represent a paradigm shift in how the world builds. The year 2026 marks an inflection point. What was…

HAVING been subjected to the two worst Prime Ministers in modern times, many of us entered 2025 reasonably optimistic. It felt like there was no other way than up and the new government was saying all the right things. This included an industrial strategy – standard planning for the likes of Japan and Germany, however strangely alien to the British establishment. Crucially, it also had economic growth as the overarching objective – generating additional value would help repair the public services that were unquestionably broken. That was certainly something that Warrington commerce could get behind. The Industrial Strategy was highlighted in…

Mr. Handyman of the Wichita Metro Area Logo Wichita, KS, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mr. Handyman of the Wichita Metro Area is proud to announce that it has surpassed 1,000 Google reviews while maintaining a remarkable 4.8-star rating. This milestone reflects the increasing demand for quality home repair services in Wichita, as homeowners seek reliable and skilled solutions for their home improvement needs. Mr. Handyman of the Wichita Metro Area Celebrates Major Milestone: Over 1,000 Google Reviews and a Stellar 4.8-Star Rating! Mr. Handyman of the Wichita Metro Area team “We are thankful for our dedicated team and…

An effective heating system is vital to keep you cosy in winter, but it can lead to big energy bills and an even bigger carbon footprint.Gas central heating is the most common type of home heating in England, Wales and Scotland – used by around 80% of us – but it’s not the only option.More than one million homes are not connected to the gas grid and use oil, LPG, electric heating or renewable energy for heating and hot water. In Northern Ireland, more than two thirds of homes use oil boilers as their main source of heating. In future, as…

The cost of a kitchen renovation has increased significantly since 2019. Combined with ever-increasing house prices, it’s left a number of homeowners stuck in a space that isn’t working for their needs. But our research, based on prices provided by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), suggests that renovation costs are no longer increasing as quickly as before.This means it could be a great time to start planning your kitchen renovate. Discover the best kitchen brands according to 4,000+ real owners and 19 expert lab testsKitchen price inflationThe graph below shows how prices have increased compared to inflation each year since 2019. Graph…

(Alliance News) – Marshalls PLC on Monday reported a drop in first-half profit as weakness in its Landscaping Products business offset growth elsewhere, and said it sees no improvement in market … Read more here: Click Here

Mark Radcliffe, founder and chief executive of Victorian Plumbing (Image credit: Victorian Plumbing) Bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing Group has reported a “solid financial and operational performance” despite the UK home improvements and DIY market declining. Adjusted profits dipped slightly, but were still at the top end of expectations. In a trading update for the financial year ended 30 September 2025, the Leyland-headquartered business said that group revenue increased by about 5 per cent to c.£310m. Trade revenue grew about 10 per cent to £67m, with tiles and decor revenue surging about 40 per cent to £17m.  The business said that…

This afternoon, scaffolding on Kingsway Court in First Avenue along the seafront fell from the building into the road below. Several cars were crushed in the incident, however no one was injured. A number of parked cars were damaged in the fall (Image: EDDIE MITCHELL) One man who lives in Kingsway Court said: “I heard a great crash and went to the window and saw it. “My car is under there; it’s an inconvenience but fortunately no one is injured.” They added: “My wife said last night that the scaffolding was making a noise. It’s nonsense, it shouldn’t have fallen…

The Department for Education (DfE) has released its annual secondary school performance tables for 2024/25. This shows how well schools across England performed at the end of Key Stage 4, and includes performance measures for every secondary school in England. Here is how secondary schools in East and West Sussex stacked up this year. Best and worst secondary schools in East Sussex There were 48 schools in East Sussex ranked for their overall performance at the end of key stage 2 in 2025. There was no data available or applicable for some schools. Schools listed were ranked on an ‘Attainment…