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We have over 70 bathroom displays plus an abundance of displays of taps, showers, accessories, vanity units, etc. The variations are endless. Even our extensive displays pale into insignificance once you realise what you can have. Why not allow us to help? We are very much aware that our greatest assets are our professionalism and the attention given to each customer. Our experience allows us to keep you aware of all the possibilities for your particular bathroom and also alert you to the possible pitfalls. One of our highly knowledgeable staff will be assigned to your order from start to…

CEMENT CHARLIE Manby by day, Champagne Charlie at night. Huddersfield’s darts debutant leads a dual life where he works as a bricklayer during the week and then competes on the oche at weekends. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Charlie Manby is still working as a bricklayer despite shooting to stardom at the World Darts ChampionshipCredit: Shutterstock Editorial His boss is the father of his girlfriend – who came to support him at Ally PallyCredit: Shutterstock Editorial Manby – a close pal of Luke Littler – is only 20 years old but he could earn a PDC Tour…

Workers clearing asbestos from the King Alfred’s basement in preparation for the later demolition of the leisure centre are being harassed, the council says. A planning application was submitted earlier this month for the demolition of the basement which used to house a bowling alley and then a Laserzone next to the Hove leisure centre. This is the latest stage in a major project which will eventually see a new leisure centre built next to the existing one, and the old one knocked down. These plans will be the subject of fresh planning applications due to be submitted in the…

Collins Construction has reported a 13% drop in its annual turnover. The fit-out firm reported turnover of £108m for the year to 30 June 2025, down from £124.1m the previous year. The Croydon-based contractor said it had identified £30m of work which it has originally expected to recoup income for in its reporting year, which will now be accounted for in its next set of accounts. It said: “The introduction of the Building Safety Act has had a noticeable impact on the lead in times for projects, the effects of which have been clear in the first few years of…

Keir Starmer’s government has been told a closer EU trade deal is a “strategic necessity” for companies in Britain as growing numbers of exporters find it tougher to do business under the UK’s post-Brexit agreement.Calling on Labour to accelerate its reset with Brussels, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said the UK’s existing trade and cooperation agreement (TCA) was failing to help them grow their sales in the EU.More than half (54%) of exporters in a survey of almost 1,000 businesses – the majority of which were small and medium-sized firms – said the trade deal negotiated by Boris Johnson’s…

Simon Appleby, of Letton in Bucknell, Shropshire, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court yesterday (Monday, December 22) for fraud by false representation. The court was told how the 40-year-old was a handyman for an elderly woman in the south of Shropshire from September 2019 until she passed away in December 2022. Following the woman’s death, her family contacted police to raise concerns about a number of payments made to Appleby that amounted to £102,627 over the 39-month period. During the investigation, officers discovered that Appleby met his victim when he was her cleaner. In 2019, the company he worked for…

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailBritish Gas is urging households across the UK to prepare for the colder months, as the majority are expected to switch on their heating systems by the end of October. The energy provider revealed that over 1.2 million customers required engineer call-outs last winter to address broken boilers and restore essential heating and hot water services.While some households activate their heating during the first September cold snap, company data indicates that most wait…

Kitchen fire breaks out after hob ‘accidentally switched on’ | North Wales LiveNeed to knowA warning has now been issued to homeownersDamage to a kitchen after a fire on Anglesey(Image: North Wales Fire and Rescue Service)A kitchen fire which broke out at a house on Anglesey has sparked a fire service warning. A photo has been released of the damage, caused after a hob was accidentally switched on. Nearby items caught fire as a result.A North Wales Fire and Rescue Service statement said: “A recent kitchen fire in Ynys Môn started when a hob was accidentally switched on, igniting combustible…

Dublin, Sept. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “United States Landscaping Market: Growth, Trends & Forecast (2020-2025)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The United States Landscaping market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5%, during the forecast period (2020-2025).Younger households in the United States are increasingly inclining towards gardening and lawn care activities under landscape maintenance. According to the National Gardening Survey 2018, the average spending per household on lawn care and gardening activities rose considerably from USD 317 in 2014 to USD 503 in 2017. Rising health consciousness of the millennial consumers is leading to the…

Dental Plaster Market The Dental Plaster Market is solidifying its position within the dental industry, poised for a promising future. According to a recent industry analysis by Future Market Insights (FMI), a leading market research firm, the market is expected to reach US$238.6 million by 2032. This signifies a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from its current valuation of US$140.8 million in 2022. This significant growth underscores the enduring relevance and expanding role of dental plaster in various dental applications. The dental plaster sector, known for its integral role in the dental industry, is witnessing a paradigm…