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Crown Paints introduces ‘Looks like…’ campaign

Crown Paints has partnered with professional painters and decorators to front its new ‘Looks like…’ campaign, working with members of...

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5 REASONS TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE PURDY MENTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2026

Now in its sixth year, the Purdy Mentor of the Year competition is back – and nominations are open now.

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London painter features in sustainability campaign

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has featured a London painter in a case study about efforts to drive down waste...

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Purdy’s Mentor of the Year competition open for entries

Purdy’s Mentor of the Year competition is back for 2026, marking the sixth year of the competition that is designed...

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Dan Lovatt named as COAT ambassador

Following the recent launch of his bespoke Colour Consultancy service, Dan Lovatt kicks off 2026 COAT partnership with guest bedroom...

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3 tips for painting and decorating apprentices

Will Hargreaves, a decorating apprentice working in Greater Manchester, has shared his advice for fellow apprentices. In a post on...

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The life of an FE painting and decorating teacher

Peter Face speaks to P&D News about his work teaching the next generation of painters and decorators. For Peter Face,...

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Purdy reveals Mentor of the Year winners

Professional painting tools manufacturer Purdy has announced the winners of its Mentor of the Year competition, at an awards ceremony...

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Apprentices take centre stage  

Top-scoring entrants in the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) nationwide Apprentice of the Year competition were recently  invited to attend...

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going!

Staff from Manchester based HMG Paints, have successfully completed the demanding British Three Peaks Challenge.  This challenge saw the HMG...

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Are you London’s best trade apprentice?

Decorating and DIY specialist Leyland is offering a £2,000 prize to a trade apprentice in the capital who has excelled...

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#AD – ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 PURDY MENTOR OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

– Advertorial – Purdy is pleased to announce that its Mentor of the Year competition is back again for 2025....

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Going Green In Yorkshire

A national trade body has shone a spotlight on a Yorkshire painter and decorator who has placed protecting the environment...

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Johnstone’s Painter of the Year: Shortlist announced

The shortlist for this year’s Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards, has been announced. The awards will be held at...

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NEW MD AT DULUX DECORATOR CENTRE

Dulux Decorator Centre has announced the appointment of Sarah Atkins as its new Managing Director. Having been an integral part...

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Slovenian Helping Hand

Winners of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA), Apprentice of the Year and Apprentice Paperhanger of the Year competitions have...

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PURDY‘S MENTOR OF THE YEAR

Purdy has announced this year’s winners of its Mentor of the Year competition. During the competition’s first official awards ceremony...

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Kevin’s Sahara Trek

Walking 70 miles through the Sahara Desert is not for everyone but that is what Midlands-based decorator Kevin Jackson plans...

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LILLY IS AIMING HIGH

Lily Moore, a promising apprentice painter & decorator from Bolton, has reached the semi-final stage of Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024. Marking a...

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PURDY MENTORS OF THE YEAR

Professional painting tools manufacturer Purdy has crowned the two winners of this year’s Mentor of the Year competition. Glen Galbraith...

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Gary is the winning Heritage Hero!

The results for this year’s Dulux Heritage Heroes competition have been announced, with Gary Marsh of Gary Marsh Quality Decorators, Sunderland taking...

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