
Building Societies Report 2025 Highlights Growth, Modernisation, and Technology Focus
A new industry report has highlighted the strong performance of the building society sector over recent years, and anticipates continued growth as it navigates a period of evolution and modernisation.

Valley End Cricket Club Advances Sustainability with Solar Panel Installation for Cricket Net Zero Initiative
Valley End Cricket Club (VECC) has taken another significant step towards sustainability with the installation of solar panels on the roof of their cricket clubhouse.

A Deep Dive into Restaurant Interior Design
The average diner spends 107 minutes in a restaurant, and every one of those minutes is shaped by design.

Hot Tiles & Cool Creativity: The surprising surface taking over interiors in 2025
Tile searches are up – here’s why 2025 is the year of the Tile Takeover There’s a revolution underfoot – and on walls, staircases, patios, and even media rooms.

Fresh Research Reveals Why Pub Stays Are Britain’s Top Travel Trend for 2025
Fresh research has revealed why pubs with rooms are fast becoming the top choice for staycations in 2025, combining great food, warm hospitality, and unique experiences to offer the ultimate Great British getaway.

Julian Bowen Enhances Supply Chain Efficiency with Slimstock Collaboration for Growth
Julian Bowen, the UK’s leading provider of integrated furniture solutions, has announced a supply chain partnership with Slimstock.

Rhug Estate Expands Partnership with Fortnum and Mason to Supply Organic Salt Marsh Lamb
A prominent organic estate will further strengthen its ties with one of the UK’s most iconic high-end department stores.

Enhance Corporate Sustainability with Tunley Environmental’s New Water Footprint Assessment Service
New Water Footprint Service from Tunley Environmental Brings International Standards to Corporate Water Usage Leading sustainability consultancy, Tunley Environmental, has launched an updated version of its EcoWater Resource Assessment Service, now formally introduced as the Water Footprint Assessment Service.

Sustainable Luxury Homeware: Black By Design Showcases Normann Copenhagen’s Eco-Friendly Collection
April might be Earth Month but luxury homeware retailer Black By Design is encouraging homeowners to consider more sustainable purchases all year round.

Transform Your Home: Stylish Wood Panelling Ideas for Stairs and Hallways
Wood panelling should not be reserved for living spaces and bedrooms, according to the experts at Naturewall.

Piran Meadows Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Exciting New Attractions and Awards
The ‘Best Holiday Park in Britain’ is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style.

SBS Secures £15M Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts in North East Derbyshire
Principal retrofit contractor Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd (SBS) has secured two major contracts worth a combined £15+ million to deliver large-scale energy efficiency upgrades to hundreds of mixed-tenure homes across North East Derbyshire.

James Hardie Launches 2438mm Hardie Panel for Efficient, Eco-Friendly Construction
In a move that sets a new benchmark for efficiency in modern construction, James Hardie, a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, has introduced its 2438mm Hardie® Panel board.

Clegg Construction Begins £13M Luxury Care Home Project Near Milton Keynes
Contractor Clegg Construction has broken ground on a scheme to deliver a new £13 million care home near Milton Keynes.

Pexhurst Expands Industrial and Logistics Projects into Midlands with Sustainable Focus
Leading refurbishment and fit out main contractor Pexhurst is continuing the expansion of its portfolio of industrial and logistics projects into the Midlands market using its strong foundation of experience and client relationships in the South East.

Roper Rhodes Expands Hampton Bathroom Collection with New Colours for 2025
Luxury bathroom specialists Roper Rhodes have updated their timeless Hampton Collection for 2025.

Top Design Trends from Milan Design Week 2025: Playful Maximalism and Reflective Surfaces Redefine UK Interiors
Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile Milano 2025 have spoken, and here’s what’s trending loud and clear!

Discover Forest Garden’s New Sustainable Seating & Dining Collection for Spring Summer 2025
Forest Garden, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden furniture, has launched a new seating and dining collection for Spring Summer 2025.

Heritage Shades Lead Thorndown Paint Sales in Latest Analysis
Heritage colours are in, according to new research from eco paint brand Thorndown.

Avoca Wall Tile Collection: Elegant Ceramic Metro Tiles from Porcelain Superstore
With its undulating surface and rich, glossy finish, homeowners are going to find it difficult to keep their hands off Porcelain Superstore’s latest wall tile collection.

Beach Hut Popularity Soars with Record Spring Sun and Staycation Appeal in the UK
Beach huts are booming in popularity and the welcome April sunshine has seen bookings rise by 79% over the same period last year.

UK Government Backs £20m Regeneration Plan for Rhyl Seaside Resort
A UK Government Minister with responsibility for high streets and growth supported a £20m vision to regenerate a popular seaside resort.

Eden in Honey: Bold Nature-Inspired Wall Mural by By Haleys for Dynamic Spaces
Rich textures and bold mark making come together in a striking wall mural from family-run design house By Haleys.

Discover Scandinavian Elegance with Halo Design Lighting at Black By Design
Luxury homeware retailer Black By Design is putting Danish design in the spotlight as it welcomes a new interiors brand into its fold.

Everlasting Floral Beauty: Habulous Introduces Handmade Ceramic Flower Stems
A bouquet of flowers is a wonderful present for any occasion.

UK Retail Sees Hopeful Growth Amid Challenges
Gareth Lisle, Founder at Place Guild, comments on UK retail sales’ biggest rise in nearly four years The latest data from the Office for National Statistics showing a 1.

McPhillips Wins £10 Million Contract for Hereford Transport Hub Development
West Midlands-based construction company McPhillips has won a £10 million local authority contract to deliver a new and improved bus station.

LSA International Partners with Prolog Fulfilment to Enhance UK Operations and Sustainability
LSA International, the London based design studio specialising in contemporary handmade glass and tableware, has chosen Prolog Fulfilment, the global fulfilment provider, to enhance its operations in the UK.

Jim Moir’s Knot Twister Prologue Exhibition at The Biscuit Factory Newcastle May 2025
Following four successful exhibitions, including a sell-out show in 2019, artist, actor and comedian Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) returns to The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle this May with a brand new collection of artwork entitled Knot Twister Prologue.

Teknion Unveils Innovative Workplace Design Insights at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025
Teknion, a pioneer in workplace solutions for over 40 years, will showcase its visionary approach to design at Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), one of the most influential events in the global design calendar.

Student-Led Autonomous Underwater Robot Seeks Columbia Space Shuttle Debris in Texas Lakes
Dustin Kyle Judson, Chair of the IEEE Student Branch at Stephen F.

Vinyl Flooring Trends: Benefits, Innovations, and Design Ideas with Parador
Vinyl flooring is trending on Google. According to Google Trends, ‘vinyl flooring’ is currently a BREAKOUT search term – meaning searches for the material are up by more than 5000% over the past year.

Blenheim Palace Restoration Boosts Event Bookings with Unique Venues and Experiences
This year, Blenheim Palace is undergoing revolutionary restoration work to preserve the architecture and safeguard its heritage for generations to come. Since the work on the £12 million project began, there has been more interest in booking events and weddings…

Uniserve and Logistics Reply Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency with Advanced WMS
Uniserve, the UK’s leading independent logistics and global trade management provider, has successfully partnered with Logistics Reply to implement a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) designed to meet the growing demand for scalability, efficiency, and real-time visibility in supply chain…

Inflatable Meeting Pods Enhance Healthcare Conference with Efficient Setup and Acoustic Privacy
Inflatable breakout rooms provide flexible, soundproof meeting spaces for 1,500 attendees at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Florida.

Arable Event 2025: Olly ‘Blogs’ Harrison Headlines Must-Attend Farming Expo
Farming YouTube sensation Olly ‘Blogs’ Harrison will again headline the speaker list at the hugely popular Arable Event, which returns for 2025 on June 18.

Construction Commences on £40 Million Student Accommodation in Manchester
Tiger Developments has officially commenced construction on a new purpose-built student accommodation project in Manchester, representing a notable contribution to the city’s expanding student housing sector.

NG Bailey Appoints Low Carbon Director to Drive Sustainability Initiatives
NG Bailey, the largest independent engineering and services firm in the UK, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kershaw as its new Low Carbon Director.