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Injured Decorator Starts New Career as Artist
A former painter and decorator from North Tyneside has started a new career as an artist after he was forced to retire due to a leg injury. Davey Brown, 45, suffered the injury to his hip and knee when...
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New PDA Membership Could Help Boost Businesses
The trade association that represents painters and decorators across the UK could help boost local business for those who are not already members. The PDA (Painting and Decorating Association)...
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Asbestos Warning For Electricians
A warning has been issued to tradespeople all over the UK to be on guard when it comes to exposure to asbestos, especially those working in electrics after a retired electrician from Sunderland was...
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Leicester School Cleared Of Asbestos
Work has been carried out at a school in Leicester after asbestos was found in gaps around ceiling tiles. The hazardous material was found in the kitchen area during a health and safety check by...
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Shane Miles Roofing Still Topping LT Awards Leaderboard
Shane Miles Roofing are still on top of the localtraders.com’s UK Trade Awards nominations leaderboard four weeks on since the official launch of the project. With a whopping 221 votes so far the...
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Asbestos Exposure Victims To Receive Compensation
A new fund set up to help victims of an aggressive form of cancer caused by exposure to Asbestos could pay an average of £123,000 in compensation to those affected. Mesothelioma suffers and their...
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Worries Over Asbestos Found In Hospital
Alarm bells were raised last week after asbestos was found in a room at a hospital in Scotland, not far from the maternity block. The potentially deadly substance was found by workers who were carrying...
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Dulux Young Apprentice of the Year Begins
Apprentice painters and decorators from all over the UK are being put to the test following the launch of the Dulux Decorator Centres’ Apprentice of the Year competition. One lucky winner will win the...
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Female Painters Set Up Eco-Paint Venture In Notts
Two Nottingham based female painter and decorators have launched a new venture which specialises in selling eco-paint. ‘Ready to Roll’ has been set up by 38-year-old’s Paola Topliss and Kate Hemsley in...
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Bradford Firm Secures Asbestos Removal Deal
After an incredibly competitive process, MCP Environmental, an asbestos removal firm in based Bradford have successfully secured a five-year contract to begin removing dangerous asbestos from some of...
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