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No-one has been injured in a serious scaffolding collapse in Hove. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 1.29pm on 18 December 2025 to reports of collapsed scaffolding in First … Read more here: Click Here

GB News brought the morning show to an unexpected halt as it was revealed that Meghan Markle has reportedly made contact with her ailing father, Thomas Markle, following his health battle. During Wednesday’s breakfast show (December 10), Ellie Costello interrupted the normal morning schedule to issue a major update on the Duchess of Sussex’s relationship with her estranged father.Their reconnection comes after the 81-year-old had to have his leg amputated below the knee last week. It took place at a hospital in Cebu, Philippines, where he relocated to in January of this year. Now, following a week of no contact…

Tile has announced that it’s refreshing its full range of thing-tracking devices, and has unveiled a new model, called Tile Ultra, that will feature super-accurate ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. You’ll be able to use UWB to locate your lost keys/bag/whatever in augmented reality, and the Tile Ultra is the first UWB tracker to work on both Android and iPhone.With the release of Apple AirTag and the somewhat less snappily titled Samsung Galaxy SmartTag Plus, UWB is the hot new tech in smart trackers. At close range, it enables your tag to actually give directional and distance info to your phone, so…

The first application was for a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Seal Road, Selsey. The house had been used as accommodation for staff from neighbouring Conifers Rest Home, which closed in 2023, and for those working at the Old Malt House care home, elsewhere in the town. The plan was to block off the single-storey link joining the house to the former rest home and to change its use to an HMO for three people. The application was refused by the council in February and the appeal from Family Care Co Ltd was dismissed on Tuesday (December 16). A…

Hay fever season is currently in full swing and sufferers are being urged to take preventative measures to try and minimise their symptoms – including keeping windows and doors shutIt may help to keep your windows closed during the day(Image: bymuratdeniz via Getty Images)Brits with hay fever are being told to keep their windows and doors firmly shut, especially between 10am and 3pm, as hay fever season wreaks havoc across the country, lasting from late March to September. From the first release of tree pollen in late March to the prevalence of grass and weed pollens throughout the summer, sufferers…

In separate meetings held on Wednesday (September 24), cabinet members of both East Sussex County Council and Wealden District Council met to decide what proposals for local government reorganisation (LGR) would receive their support. East Sussex County Council’s cabinet formally agreed to endorse the One East Sussex model — a proposal which advocates for replacing the county’s two-tier system of local government with a single unitary authority. These cabinet members also agreed to ask government to formally cancel or postpone the next county council elections, which are due to take place next year. Speaking in favour of the proposal, Conservative…

Wolverhampton-based Midwest Mechanical and Electrical Services (“Midwest”) has completed a strategic refinance with Metro Bank. The funding will support the company’s ongoing growth and operational investment across the UK infrastructure services sector. Heligan Corporate Finance, acting as financial advisor, guided the transaction, marking the third deal the firm has completed with Midwest following two management buyouts in 2019 and 2021. Established in 1988, Midwest is a nationally recognised mechanical and electrica… You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an…

Tributes paid to skip firm boss, 35, who died after becoming entangled in heavy machinery (Picture: Facebook) Tributes paid to the skip firm boss have described him as a ‘lovely guy’ after he was killed in an industrial accident. Daniel Wenn died on Monday after being entangled in heavy machinery at his depot in East Tuddenham, Norfolk, an investigation into the incident has revealed. The 35-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The incident happened at Norman Wenn Skip Hire, a family-run waste management firm, which Daniel took over from his father, Norman. Initial findings from an investigation…

A carpentry business is in hot water after a video of a tradie blowing silica dust into an apprentice’s face went viral online – as the director hits back at critics.The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) NSW branch has issued a stern warning about the deadly risks of silica dust after Western Sydney-based business Genesis Carpentry shared two videos this week. The TikTok video titled ‘A Day in the Life of an Apprentice’ showed two tradies drilling deep holes for posts at a construction site.As the apprentice drilled the holes, the other tradie blew out the hole with an air…

Whether you need a new roof, roof repairs or your gutters cleaned, we’ve surveyed Which? Trusted Traders to find out how much it will cost.Our figures are only a guide to average costs, and there are several factors that can affect how much you’ll be charged, including:where you livethe age and condition of your propertyhow long the job takesease of access to your roofthe type of roof tile or material being usedwhether scaffolding is needed (as this can significantly increase the cost).We’ve also added tips below on how to save money and find a reliable roofer.Roof repair costsMany roofers charge…