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- An electrician has been killed while attempting to fix faulty bathroom lights at a home in Houghton, Wearside.Read article
MPs call for tougher rules regarding electrician training
Read articleMPs are urging tougher rules to be put in place to govern the level of electrical training that tradesmen receive.
How To Distress Oak Furniture
Read articleDistressing oak furniture can give age and personality to a piece. Here’s how.
UK consumers cannot tell safe gas appliances from deadly ones, study finds
Read articleGas Safe Register has revealed that UK householders are not able to tell safe gas appliances from deadly ones, meaning that their homes could be harbouring dangerous boilers and heating systems.
Govt urged to increase high efficiency boiler uptake
Read articleOFTEC has urged the Government to boost the uptake of energy efficient boilers through a boiler scrappage scheme.
New solar water heaters to shake up market
Read articleViridian Solar has revealed its new solar heating product range, promising to alter the jobs of plumbers and solar power installation specialists across the UK.
Plumbing firm's 'U-Benders' name sparks controversy
Read articleA London plumbing firm has sparked controversy as a result of its risque name.
Latest guidance on chimney and flue installation released
Read articleThe alternative installation methods detailed in the latest edition of the European standard governing the installation of chimneys and flues has been recognised.
Gas Safe's Silent Killer campaign boosts gas fitter opportunities
Read articleA Gas Safe Register campaign, which aimed to boost awareness of the dangers of faulty gas appliances, has led to a rise in job opportunities for gas fitters.
Illegal Cornish gas fitter highlights importance of checking qualifications
Read articleA Cornish gas fitter carried out illegal work on a property, endangering the lives of its occupants and showing how key it is to employ a registered gas fitter.
DIY electrical mistakes highlighted by new survey
Read articleA new study has revealed the most common electrical DIY mistakes made by UK homeowners, highlighting the importance of hiring a professional to do the job.
2014 World Plumbing Day fast approaching
Read articleThe 2014 World Plumbing Day will aim to promote the key role that plumbing plays in our health and safety.