As featured in the Gazette on Thursday 30th October 2025 For more than 30 years, Southern Plasticlad has been a trusted local name, providing high-quality windows, doors and roofing to homes across the region. But this year, the company’s community spirit has extended...

Frome Vale Academy is a primary school in Bristol. The school is part of the Cabot Learning Federation, a multi-academy trust with a family of 35 schools across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Gloucester and Somerset. Across the schools, the academy...

In the build-up to warmer weather, everyone loves getting their houses ready for summer. After all, longer days and warmer nights mean more days spent outside hosting BBQs, parties, and gatherings with those that you love. Sometimes, though, you wish there was an...

Proper care and maintenance are vital in order to preserve your soffits and fascias and keep your home in good condition. However, how can you tell that your fascias and soffits need repairing or replacing? 1. Peeling paint If you still have wooden fascias and notice...

Flat roofing used to have a bad reputation. That is until RubberBond™ flat roofing came along and quickly put paid to any such notion. Now, thanks to this exceptionally strong and versatile roofing material, it has restored the credibility of flat roofing as an...

Did you make a resolution at the start of the year? Perhaps you've decided it's time to give your house a bit of a makeover? Or maybe you're looking to find some smart ways to save money? You may have even decided that you want to help the planet by becoming more...

Many homes now have an extension, that extra space in which to sit and unwind or entertain friends. The flat roof extension is a much-loved room in the home, but what happens when the roof begins to leak? You may think that the entire roof needs to be replaced, but if...

We might need to extend our homes due to caring for elderly parents, adult children returning home, or simply to add value to our properties. One option for additional living space is to add a glass conservatory. Below we explore five reasons why you should choose a...

Embracing the option of installing new double glazing, or upgrading single glazed windows while renovating, is still a superb investment. Why exactly, when the planet is under threat from more extreme weather or climate change? The question is easily answered. No...