PDA’s search for top apprentice arrives in Wales --- Dulux marks 65 years of its iconic brand ambassador with new television advert --- Painters receive prison sentence for drug dealing --- Story Decorating Group donates leftover paint to community --- The Wooster Brush Company celebrates 175th anniversary --- London painter features in sustainability campaign --- 2026 marks 30 years of the Dulux Select Decorators scheme --- PaintCare UK will be trialled in the West Midlands from March 2026 --- Purdy’s Mentor of the Year competition open for entries --- UK-wide search for top painting and decorating apprentice goes to Belfast --- Okarno donates products for Band of Builders project helping retired builder --- Bradite partners on mural project --- Cardo Group acquires Trident Maintenance Services --- Ings Library transformed by painting and decorating apprentices --- Dan Lovatt named as COAT ambassador ---