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July 9, 2026Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.
June 29, 2026Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs
Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.
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Jasmine Gurney says her DIY social media posts took off during Covid lockdowns It's hard to miss the explosion of DIY content that has hit our social media feeds over the last decade. From quick ree
How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
As the UK experiences hotter summers and more regular heatwaves, households have been grappling with how to keep sweltering homes as cool as possible. Air conditioning has been in hot demand, with re
Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
Barry and Shelley Sawkins say the building work took "every penny" they had A heartbroken couple lost more than £30,000 to a rogue builder who left their new extension unfinished, with water pouring
Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs
Retailer Topps Tiles has announced it will close 23 stores in the face of a tougher home improvement market and rising costs. The tile chain, based in Enderby, Leicestershire, said closing 7% of its