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An electrician has been killed while attempting to fix faulty bathroom lights at a home in Houghton, Wearside.

MPs are urging tougher rules to be put in place to govern the level of electrical training that tradesmen receive.

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Gas Safe Register has revealed that UK householders are not able to tell safe gas appliances from deadly ones, meaning that their homes could be harbouring dangerous boilers and heating systems.

OFTEC has urged the Government to boost the uptake of energy efficient boilers through a boiler scrappage scheme.

Viridian Solar has revealed its new solar heating product range, promising to alter the jobs of plumbers and solar power installation specialists across the UK.

A London plumbing firm has sparked controversy as a result of its risque name.

The alternative installation methods detailed in the latest edition of the European standard governing the installation of chimneys and flues has been recognised.

A Gas Safe Register campaign, which aimed to boost awareness of the dangers of faulty gas appliances, has led to a rise in job opportunities for gas fitters.

A Cornish gas fitter carried out illegal work on a property, endangering the lives of its occupants and showing how key it is to employ a registered gas fitter.

A new study has revealed the most common electrical DIY mistakes made by UK homeowners, highlighting the importance of hiring a professional to do the job.

The 2014 World Plumbing Day will aim to promote the key role that plumbing plays in our health and safety.