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Furious B&Q customer says paint pot ruined his car - but DIY retailer hits back

A B&Q customer has claimed the DIY retailer refused to refund him after a can of paint popped open while he was driving, 'flooding' the inside of his car – but the chain says otherwise

Daily Mirror

Baz Ashmawy to make acting comeback in new comedy drama as he 'works round the clock'

EXCLUSIVE: The RTE man said no one would give him an acting part so he wrote his own show instead

Irish Mirror

New B&Q prepares to open in Nottinghamshire town after almost year of construction

The new DIY and home improvement retailer will be opening its doors for the first time on Thursday, April 27

Nottingham Post

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The DIY enthusiasts saving £100s by learning new skills

When it comes to home improvements, doing it yourself could be the key to boosting your bank balance – and your confidence, learns Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK

April Fool's Day 2023: Biggest pranks including silent flights and cement perfume

April Fool's Day 2023 has seen Brits falling for all sorts of pranks, from B&Q's saw dust-scented perfume to new square Babybels. Thankfully, it's after midday now so we can all breathe a sigh of relief

Daily Mirror

Amazon urgently recalls several toys and electronics sold in Ireland

Some of these products have unsafe levels of chemicals that could lead to serious health complications

Dublin Live

Shoppers perplexed by real meaning behind B&Q's name - and offer alternatives

A firm favourite with DIY lovers across the country, not everyone knew the real meaning behind B&Q's name or favoured the initialism after learning the source of inspiration

Daily Mirror

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Framework's DIY laptop shames Apple and Microsoft with its upgradable CPU and makes me excited for the future

Framework announced that it would be expanding its upgradable parts to CPUs, which is far more than what Microsoft and Apple are offering.

TechRadar

B&Q to open a brand new type of store across the UK in wake of ASDA partnership

More than 100 new B&Q and Screwfix stores are opening across the UK

Manchester Evening News

B&Q could open at least 50 more smaller UK stores

DIY chain backs B&Q Local format as it reports 40% slide in pre-tax profits to £611m

The Guardian - UK

Stacey Solomon's son Rex, three, looks totally different after dramatic haircut

The DIY queen, 33, shared the sweet moment that Rex, three, was cuddling his newborn sister Belle before he headed off to nursery for the day.

Daily Record

Leicester, Nottingham and Derby shop closures slowing

Sector partly helped by a bounce-back in businesses such as takeaways, convenience stores, DIY and pet stores

Birmingham Post

Scots couple turn old caravan into 'luxury hotel on wheels' for £3k by watching YouTube videos

Joanna Adamson, from Falkirk, says she shocked herself with her first-ever DIY project after previously being unable to use a screwdriver.

Daily Record

Post-punk legend Kate Fagan on her hipster-baiting classic: ‘Studio 54 was based on status and money’

As her catalogue is reissued, the Chicago club kid dishes on why Windy City’s DIY scene outshone NYC, and how she hit out against Reagan and hustled for the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

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Tour This Nifty Mercedes Sprinter DIY Camper Conversion On Video

The camper has everything you'll ever need for an off-grid adventure.

Manchester Evening News

'We are not criminals' - Frustrated skateboarders who created their own DIY park hit out at council

"Gooseside DIY should serve as a case study for removing the byelaw that criminalises skateboarding"

Daily Mirror

B&Q closing eight locations in weeks – full list of shops affected

The staff impacted by the decision to close B&Q's "mini-markets" at Asda sites are to be offered alternative roles in nearby stores

Wales Online

B&Q employee mocked while trying to fix rookie DIY fail outside own store

Daniel Bates noticed the ironic mistake outside the store as he queued for a sandwich

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Salon

How Martha Stewart reuses vodka bottles

Rather than staring at the vodka on her bar cart, the queen of DIY finds new ways to put those bottles to use

Daily Mirror

B&Q launch probe after sick tweet sent about death of three boys in frozen lake

The DIY giant was alerted to a tweet from an account which allegedly posted an offensive caption beneath a picture of the emergency operation at the scene

Daily Mirror

B&Q eyes up plans to open up to 50 more smaller stores on UK high streets

DIY retailer B&Q is opening two smaller B&Q Local stores in London next year, and if the mini stores are a hit with customers then there could be around 50 more too

The Guardian - UK

Sales boost for B&Q and Screwfix owner amid rush for energy-saving products

Kingfisher says sales of loft insulation roll more than double while smart thermostats rose by nearly a third

Birmingham Post

B&Q owner boosted by sales of energy saving products

Kingfisher said the DIY market also continued to do well as the trend for working from home continued

Daily Mirror

People are only just learning what the holes in the back of extension cords are for

One DIY lover left people gobsmacked after revealing the little-known use for the holes often found in the back of electric extension cords - and many can't wait to try out the trick

The Guardian - UK

Energy saving: what can we learn from Delia Smith and ads of the past?

The UK government is reluctant to run ads on how to cut costs. We look back at past campaigns to see how they measure up

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