Fiona Russell-Horne

Group Managing Editor across the BMJ portfolio.

Sticking to the message

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Direct action without education is a meaningless expression of pure energy. How to kill an important political message stone dead. 1. Irritate the hell out of Middle England, 2. Be revealed as a hypocrite by the popular press. 3. Let everyone know what sort of person you are by claiming …

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Martin Bayfield to co-host BMF All Industry Conference

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England rugby forward and tv presenter, Martin Bayfield will be one of two hosts for the 2021 BMF All Industry Conference which takes place in York and Harrogate in November. Bayfield will now share duties with previously announced host, tv and radio presenter Jason Mohammad, with the former hosting Friday’s …

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Grant Engineering achieves biofuel breakthrough

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Grant Engineering has pioneered a major R&D breakthrough with biofuels, a development that could help reduce carbon emissions in rural, hard-to-heat homes with minimal disruption and reduced costs. Over the past few years, the Grant R&D Team have been working on more sustainable and carbon saving fuels, investing over €250,000 …

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CCF relocates West London branch

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CCF, the insulation and interior building products distribution arm of Travis Perkins, has relocated its West London branch to South Ruislip.. With a footprint of over 63,000 sq ft, South Ruislip is CCF’s largest branch to date and employs 24 people, selling a breadth of products from manufacturers including British …

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Myers Group expands with Baildon Timber buy

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Bradford timber merchants Baildon Timber has been acquired by Huddersfield-based builders merchant group Myers Group for £1m. James Berry, managing director of the Myers group, said: “Baildon Timber is the perfect fit for us and there are clear synergies between our two family businesses, particularly as we both serve a …

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Samac performs on exterior projects

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Fixings specialist Samac’s Performance Exterior Wood Screw is designed for external projects such as fixing fence and gate ironmongery. Samac Performance Exterior Screws are available in a silver Ruspert finish as standard, as well as a black Ruspert version to cover the range of typical gate ironmongery on the market. …

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Samac adds to merchant sales team

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Essex-based fixing specialist Samac has strengthened its business development team. James Robinson becomes sales and marketing director after seven years working in the business. Responsible for developing, implementing and managing Samac’s s marketing strategy and managing the sales team and sales plans, he is also tasked with expanding Samac’s product …

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Hellberg hears about safety

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The most complete range of hearing protection solutions from the Hellberg Safety communications product range delivers the most advanced protection for those working in hazardous work environments which demand effective and reliable communication between people. With a range of up to 3km the new Hellberg Local hearing protector and communication …

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Dik Geurts adds Soren 5 wood stove

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The new freestanding DRU fire is the Soren 5. It has a classic square shape with a distinctive new door design in a dark anthracite finish. The standard heat output is 4.9 kW so it can be used without additional ventilation and it has an A+ energy rating with 82% …

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Smith Brothers continues growth

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Independent HVAC merchant Smith Brothers has opened a new branch in Sheffield and revealed plans for further depots in  Cambridge and High Wycombe, taking the company to 17 branches across the UK. SBS Sheffield is located on Tinsley Park Close, just off junction 34 on the M1 and is managed …

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