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The director of a skip company was killed after he became entangled in a “waste sorting machine” in a tragic industrial accident. Daniel Wenn, 35, was caught up in heavy machinery at the Norman Wenn … Read more here: Click Here

No matter what type of flooring you have in your home, proper maintenance can help extend the life of your floor and keep it looking great. 1. Less Product, More Frequency It is a common misbelief that more product will lead to a better result. For the best results, use less cleaning product, but clean more often. Sweep laminate, wood, luxury vinyl and sheet vinyl regularly. Then, mop with a clean damp mop. Do not over wet your floor or use harsh chemicals, which can damage the floor’s finish.2. Have the Basics Purchase a basic floor care kit in order…

Chances are you’re stuck at home right now, and you could use a new hobby. Maybe you’re trying to learn a new language. Maybe you’re getting into new kinds of personal fitness. Maybe you’re finally clearing out that backlog of unfinished video games.Or maybe you’re like me and have small children at home, so you’re ignoring all of that stuff to watch Frozen II again.But even kids eventually go to sleep (usually), and you can only watch Tiger King so many times. If you need something else to occupy your brain during quarantine, I’d like to suggest one of my…

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, It is hoped the initiative will “deter the small percentage of people who deliberately cause a mess”Article InformationAuthor, Nathan BevanRole, South East29 September 2025Local authorities in West Sussex are to team up with a specialist enforcement agency to crackdown on the problems of dog mess, litter and fly-tipping. From Monday, Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council will join forces with private contractor National Enforcement Solutions (NES) to issue £75 fines to those caught offending.The collaboration will last 12 months and aims to make “a positive impact on the cleanliness of our streets, parks and…

Planning a new bathroom can be one of the most rewarding home upgrades you can undertake. One of the hardest-working rooms in the house, the perfect bathroom should ideally balance both practicality and style.Alice Ciereszko is a bathroom designer at Lansdown Kitchens & Bathrooms in Cheltenham – a luxury design service and showroom with over 30 years of industry experience.Alice firstly advises that homeowners should ‘start with a clear vision’.’Do you want a spa-style retreat, a family-friendly hub or a sleek, bold space? Every person is different, so the starting point will be different too.’For many, visualising the space is the…

A bricklayer working in all weathers this winter has blasted Rachel Reeves with a mocking social media post saying – “some days I want to give up but there’s people on benefits depending on me”. The withering broadside against the Chancellor, who has been accused of splurging on welfare payments, was posted by bricklayer Don Daniels on his Instagram account and has since attracted nearly 100,000 likes.Mr Daniels, 36, who lives in Leeds, West Yorks, shared a video with his followers three days ago in the wake of Ms Reeves’s Budget, which has awarded thousands of pounds to larger families…

Could he have done the same for Albion? Clough is still revered on the banks of the Trent after taking Forest to promotion, the First Division title and then back-to-back European Cups. The first of their European triumphs was remembered this week when they met Malmo, the side they beat in the 1979 final with a Trevor Francis header. Brian Clough in the West Stand (Image: Evening Argus) Clough stunned the football world when he was appointed by Albion chairman Mike Bamber on November 1, 1973, after resigning from Derby County, where he had won the First Division title and…

Education overview27 per cent decline in project starts against the preceding three months.Main contract awards increased 1 per cent against the preceding three months34 per cent decrease in detailed planning approvals compared to the preceding three monthsEducation experienced a mixed three months to October, main contract awards increased against the preceding three months but remained below the previous years’ levels. Elsewhere, detailed planning approvals and project-starts declined on both periods.Types of projects startedProject-starts in the education sector experienced a poor performance, with all segments declining against the previous year.Schools at £680m accounted for the largest share of starts (64 per…

Key figures from across the industry warned of rising costs, policy gaps and uncertainty surrounding the future of clean energy The UK Government’s Autumn Budget has drawn a mixed, and in many cases critical response from across the HVAC and wider built-environment sectors, as businesses evaluate what reduced electricity bills, the end of ECO4 and new taxations will mean in practice. While the Budget “could have been make or break for clean energy”, key stakeholders generally welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to lower electricity bills and shift Renewable Obligation costs to general taxation. Madeleine Gabriel, director of sustainable future at Nesta, said…

“Brilliant product, heats up quickly so versatile easy to clean and takes up minimal storage. Well worth the money”This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreMini kitchen snack gadget that makes toasties and omelettes in minutes now £19 on Amazon(Image: Amazon)Amazon shoppers are raving over a ‘brilliant’ kitchen gadget that makes toasties and omelettes in less than three minutes. The mini snack maker is perfect for quick lunches as well as making speedy breakfasts before heading into work.The Breville Solo SnackMaster heats up in less than three minutes and…