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A Day In The Life of Marlee Clarke from Cotswold Natural Stone

16 June 2025 , by kajal.ravalia@…
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Designing the Future, Celebrating the Past

13 June 2025 , by kajal.ravalia@…
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Biesse Celebrates a Milestone Success at LIGNA 2025 with the Launch of Biesse Technic and Expanded Multi-Material Portfolio.

13 June 2025 , by kajal.ravalia@…
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Caesarstone UK and ROI appoints new Customer Service Team Lead as part of its ongoing investment in customer experience

09 June 2025 , by kajal.ravalia@…
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Stone Symposium

19 May 2025 , by kajal.ravalia@…
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Amin Taha champions the use of structural stone at the Stone Show

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Editor's Picks

  • Events

    Quarry owners and stonemasons join forces as The Stone Collective

    2024-01-22
  • Legislation / Standards

    Australia prohibits use of engineered stone

    2023-12-18
  • Sustainability
    Stone’ section of How to Build a Low-Carbon Home. © Felix Speller for the Design Museum.

    Design Museum exhibition focuses on low-carbon building materials

    2023-09-01
  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
    Man coughing

    HSE podcast discusses dangers of dust in the construction industry

    2023-08-16
  • Stone Projects

    The art of the home

    2023-10-03
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  • Events
    Editor Clare with Phil and Morgan from Stone and Glass Group

    Marmomac 2023 visitors up 10% from 2022

    2023-10-03
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  • Events
    Lo Stallone

    Natural Stone Show team at Marmo+mac

    2023-09-20
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Massangis quarry in Burgundy

    Polycor complete acquisition of Rocamat

    2023-09-18
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News

    Stone Italiana release new sustainability report

    2023-09-11
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  • Sustainability
    Stone’ section of How to Build a Low-Carbon Home. © Felix Speller for the Design Museum.

    Design Museum exhibition focuses on low-carbon building materials

    2023-09-01
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

    CleanSpace Powered Air Purifying Respirators now available from Waters Group

    2023-08-30
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  • Training
    Stone Academy

    New training opportunities from Stone Federation Stone Academy

    2023-08-25
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

    HSE inspections to focus on moving and handling materials

    2023-08-23
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  • Stone Heritage
    Image by Nick Stafford from Pixabay

    Grant of £500,000 awarded to Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship

    2023-08-21
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  • Stone Awards / Competitions
    Stone craft tools

    Duke of Gloucester Awards 2023 open for entry

    2023-08-16
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
    Man coughing

    HSE podcast discusses dangers of dust in the construction industry

    2023-08-16
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  • Natural Stone Memorials
    The Blast Shop

    A mini memorial trade show at The Blast Shop – 21-22 September

    2023-08-14
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  • Legislation / Standards
    Richard Beresford

    NFB's Chief Executive says 'ULEZ expansion feels like a tax'

    2023-08-11
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  • Training
    Lime training day

    Lime training day to be held at Reading Abbey ruins

    2023-08-11
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  • Equipment
    Slabsmith 2023.6

    New version of Slabsmith available from Stone Automation

    2023-08-08
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  • Stone Heritage
    Lichfield Cathedral

    Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship reveals twelfth member

    2023-08-04
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  • Equipment
    Solar Panels at DK Holdings

    DK Holdings awarded EcoVadis silver medal status

    2023-08-03
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  • Stone Awards / Competitions
    Lulu Harrison QEST Sustainability Award

    QEST announces new sustainability award

    2023-08-01
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Marshalls

    Marshalls closes Scottish factory as it issues a profit warning

    2023-07-31
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  • Natural Stone Memorials
    A Sapphire Blue granite memorial from Robertson Granite

    Memorial Masonry: Still going viral

    2023-07-28
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  • Events
    WCM at Fountains Abbey

    Livery Company Yeomen continue their professional development at Fountains Abbey

    2023-07-28
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  • Events
    Nigel Copsey at the Building Limes Forum

    Building Limes Forum’s 2023 Gathering and AGM 1-3 September

    2023-07-26
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  • Market Intelligence
    market share of worktops

    Porcelain worktop sales predicted to grow by 46% by 2030

    2023-07-25
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  • Events
    Halifax Stone Carving Festival

    Rain doesn't dampen spirits at the Halifax Stone Carving Festival

    2023-07-24
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Brian Binnie in Denfind Quarry

    New products follow quarry extension at Denfind

    2023-07-24
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    London Stone

    London Stone opens eighth showroom, this one in Bristol

    2023-07-22
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  • Market Intelligence
    Visas and immigration

    Masons from abroad essential to ease 'perfect storm' of skills shortages

    2023-07-18
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
    Vibration can cause HAVS

    £200,000 HAVS fine

    2023-07-18
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  • Stone Heritage
    Stewart Davies on a flying visit

    Group pays a flying visit to Kelham Hall

    2023-07-14
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  • Events
    Lithic herb garden

    See a lithic herb garden at September's Marmo+Mac in Verona

    2023-07-11
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Lapitec

    Lapitec is the first CE-marked sintered stone

    2023-07-10
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  • Training
    Hamish Ogston

    Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship supporter Hamish Ogston visits masonry workshop at Salisbury Cathedral

    2023-07-10
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Claire Howcutt-Kelly with Eric Bignell

    Meet Clare Howcutt-Kelly as she succeeds Eric Bignell as Editor of Natural Stone Specialist

    2023-07-10
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  • Training
    Tom Young

    City & Guilds of London Art School appoints new Head of Carving and introduces evening classes

    2023-07-07
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
    workplace fatalities

    203 workplace deaths in 2022-23

    2023-07-07
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  • Events
    Omar crane demonstration at Granite House

    WFF event focuses on crucial industry issues

    2023-07-07
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  • Stone Awards / Competitions
    Tim Crawley

    Tim Crawley awarded the Duke of Gloucester Gold Medal

    2023-07-05
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
    HSE silica dust inspection initiative

    HSE dust campaign continues with a focus on manufacturers

    2023-07-03
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  • Natural Stone Memorials
    Graeme Mitcheson's sculpture at the National Memorial Arboretum

    National Memorial Arboretum gets a granite memorial for The Queen's Green Canopy

    2023-07-02
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Welsh Slate and Breedon Special Aggregates at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

    Welsh Slate and parent Breedon at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

    2023-07-02
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  • Training
    Grants from QEST

    £18,000 to continue your training available from QEST

    2023-07-01
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Surfalite Surface

    Santamargherita launches slab for wet wall applications

    2023-06-30
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  • Stone Awards / Competitions
    Stone & Vision Awards

    Stone & Vision Awards shine spotlight on stone and terrazzo in the built environment

    2023-06-26
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Stevie in 'Mission Control'

    The robots of Planet Sculpture

    2023-06-25
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Luke Conlon

    Cotswold Natural Stone re-brands, opens stunning new stone centre and heads for Net Zero

    2023-06-23
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  • Amir Reske to step down as UK Managing Director of Caesarstone

    2023-06-23
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  • Sustainability
    Net Negative for lime

    Never mind Net Zero, lime producers aim for Net Negative

    2023-06-22
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  • Equipment
    Mapei Ultracolour Plus

    First Mapei carbon neutral product comes to the UK

    2023-06-17
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  • Stone Awards / Competitions
    A Doocot (Dovecot)

    Pinnacle Certificate of Merit for Scottish Dry Stone Wallers

    2023-06-15
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  • Market Intelligence
    The Log by Peronda’s Harmony brand

    Tiles & Ceramics: Joe Simpson says… Rest your eyes in shades of green

    2023-06-12
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  • Events
    the Natural Stone Show 2023

    the Natural Stone Show: so good to be back

    2023-06-10
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  • Training
    Rasha Obaid

    Stone carvers study at Florence Academy of Art thanks to QEST Scholarships

    2023-06-10
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  • Stone Heritage
    Building Stones for England

    Historic England introduces Building Stones for England online database at the Natural Stone Show

    2023-06-09
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
    Slabs of stone

    Stone companies reminded of need to handle slabs carefully following death at worktop company

    2023-06-09
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  • Market Intelligence
    WFF AGM

    Worktop Fabricators Federation looks forward with confidence

    2023-06-08
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  • Stone Awards / Competitions
    Emerging Talent Awards

    10 Emerging Talents recognised as next generation leaders

    2023-06-08
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  • Events
    Limes slam

    One-day lime slam in Lancaster – 1 July

    2023-06-08
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  • Stone Awards / Competitions
    Industry Choice Award winner

    Chelsea Barracks project is industry's favourite Natural Stone Award winner

    2023-06-07
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Will Torrent

    A tasty treat from Stone Italiana at the Natural Stone Show

    2023-05-31
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  • Market Intelligence
    Robert Merry

    The Merry Month: Robert Merry is looking forward to the Natural Stone Show in London

    2023-05-31
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  • Events

    Worktop Fabricators Federation AGM during the Natural Stone Show at ExCeL London, 7 June

    2023-05-29
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  • Market Intelligence
    Andy Phillips of Affordable Granite with his new Primus

    Brief Encounters: David Coster talks to Andy Phillips of Affordable Granite

    2023-05-29
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  • Market Intelligence
    Learners from Stone Edge North Ltd on the SAP

    Qualify the Workforce: Mark Priestman says the reasons for visiting the Natural Stone Show in London and training staff are the same

    2023-05-23
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  • Events
    Elizabeth Line

    Elizabeth Line final tweaks on 22 May make getting to the Natural Stone Show + Hard Surfaces at Excel London even easier

    2023-05-22
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Caesarstone in Dublin

    Caesarstone opens Dublin depot

    2023-05-19
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  • Events
    Emerging Talent shortlist 2023

    Meet the 20 people shortlisted for Emerging Talent Awards. The 10 winners will be announced at the Natural Stone Show at ExCeL London on 7 June

    2023-05-19
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Batman on a Planet Sculpture robot

    Meet the exhibitors at the Natural Stone Show 2023, 6-8 June, ExCeL London: The robots of Planet Granite

    2023-05-18
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  • Stone Heritage
    National Stone Centre proposal

    The National Stone Centre: A new era celebrating nature, geology and sustainability

    2023-05-15
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Cliveden’s Douglas Carpenter on TV

    Cliveden Conservation features in new BBC TV heritage series

    2023-05-14
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
    HSE Dust Kills campaign

    Dust inspections by HSE in support of Dust Kills campaign will last until 14 July

    2023-05-11
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  • Events
    Mike Brearley in Pound Park

    Stone in the landscape: Sheffield, stone and SuDS

    2023-05-11
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  • Legislation / Standards
    Kemi Badenoch

    Government drops plans to scrap EU laws automatically at the end of this year

    2023-05-11
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Stone Plus UK website

    Stone Plus UK on sale following appointment of Administrators

    2023-05-10
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Wembley Park London

    Profit warning from Marshalls highlights difficult trading conditions

    2023-05-09
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
    Safe driving

    On 'World Day for Safety & Health at Work' WJ offers to help you create a safety culture

    2023-04-27
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    New London Stone showroom

    New showroom in Hampshire is London Stone's seventh

    2023-04-25
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  • Legislation / Standards
    Building in stone

    BSI revises PAS 2080: Carbon management in buildings and infrastructure

    2023-04-25
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Dan Wilson

    British stone: Stamford Stone Company says the time for waiting is over

    2023-04-23
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Sir Lindsay Hoyle visits Shackerley

    Order, order. That's the message as Speaker of the House of Commons visits Shackerley

    2023-04-17
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  • Events
    Lewis Proudfoot

    Cliveden Conservation focuses on stonework to open the Square Mile Churches' WREN300 workshops

    2023-04-16
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  • Events
    Seminar theatre

    Natural Stone Show 2023, 6-8 June, ExCeL London: Come and be inspired at the seminars

    2023-04-15
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  • Events

    Meet the exhibitors at the Natural Stone Show 2023, ExCeL London 6-8 June: Importers show new ranges

    2023-04-13
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  • Events
    Putney Bridge with its new led downlighting

    Meet the exhibitors at the Natural Stone Show 2023, 6-8 June, ExCeL London: Northern Precision

    2023-04-12
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  • Training
    Mark Priestman

    Qualifying the Workforce: Mark Priestman offers three (plus three more) top tips for skills development

    2023-04-12
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  • Events
    Adam Reuvany

    Meet the exhibitors at the Natural Stone Show 2023, 6-8 June, ExCeL London: Bloomstones

    2023-04-11
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  • Events
    Ava Stone

    Meet the exhibitors at Hard Surfaces 2023, 6-8 June, ExCeL London: Ava Stone

    2023-04-10
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  • Legislation / Standards
    Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill

    Book a place on the webinar about proposed new employee rights to flexible working (23 May)

    2023-04-06
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  • Hard Surfaces
    aperiodic tiling

    The non-repeating tile pattern

    2023-04-06
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  • Market Intelligence
    Robert Merry

    The Merry Month: Robert Merry contemplates skill shortages

    2023-04-05
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  • Sustainability
    London Stone is carbon neutral

    London Stone paves the way to carbon neutrality in landscaping

    2023-03-30
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  • Market Intelligence
    Jane Buxey_Chris Kelsey

    Better together with Stone Federation Great Britain

    2023-03-29
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  • Stone Heritage
    Cleaning letters on a memorial

    Book your place on the Wren300 interactive conservation workshops in London

    2023-03-25
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  • Market Intelligence
    Steve Vanhinsbergh, a Director of stoneCIRCLE

    Brief in counters: David Coster talks to Steve Vanhinsbergh of stoneCIRCLE

    2023-03-24
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental
    Steven Tyson injured when wall collapsed on him

    Wall collapse during stone barn conversion leaves man deaf in one ear and blind in one eye

    2023-03-23
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    AF Jones Director Ken Jones

    AF Jones launches interiors website with 'knowledge hub' videos

    2023-03-18
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  • Health, Safety, Ethical & Environmental

    Man dies in incident at Tradstocks in Scotland

    2023-03-18
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  • Legislation / Standards
    Letter from Jon Prichard, Chief Executive of the MPA

    MPA Chief Executive writes to Secretary of State in support of Geographic Indication (GI)

    2023-03-17
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  • Legislation / Standards
    Sam Thistlethwaite

    Stone Federation update on planning: Design Codes should benefit local stones

    2023-03-16
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  • Natural / Engineered Stone Company News
    Marshalls products

    Marshalls profits down but sales up following Marley purchase

    2023-03-16
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