DIY disaster as cost of materials hits the roof: Travis Perkins bosses eye ‘considerable’ price rises after boom in building work during lockdown The builders’ merchant said on Sunday Britons faced ‘considerable’ cost rises Price of bagged cement expected to rise by 15 per cent and chipboard by a tenth The rises follow a boom … Read more
Mounting concern among estate agents that property market could stall in the new year as queries from home buyers wane Surveyors worried about the prospects for the housing market next year Prices continuing to rise in most parts of Britain but demand slowing Stamp duty holiday and furlough scheme come to an end on 31 … Read more
A walker has died after falling a ‘considerable’ distance from a narrow ridge on Snowdon, rescuers revealed last night. The tragedy took place on the busy peak in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, on Sunday, according to rescuers, who carried out seven rescues throughout the day. The fall occurred on Crib Goch, which has been the … Read more
Pay to climb Snowdon? Council wants to charge visitors a ‘considerable fee’ to scale Wales’ highest peak amid fears of damage from ‘over tourism’ Motion by councillor Glyn Daniels on fee is being debated by Gwynedd council It says a charge could ‘boost the coffers’ of the council and Welsh national park But park said that … Read more