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Electricians are the leading light of vocational courses

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Posted by Jessica Lawrence at 17:02 on 13 Aug 2010
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The electrician market is set to get a lot more crowded as a new report shows that close to 100,000 people are currently learning the trade on vocational courses.

The Power of Presentation- Factors you never knew helped a tradesmen for hire

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Posted by Stephanie Thomas at 14:40 on 03 Aug 2010
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Tradesmen be warned: good appearance and manners will book you a job over other reasons. According to the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA), a polite tradesmen is the second reason homeowners would hire a contractor after good price and a strong reputation.

The national survey instituted by the ECA revealed that clean clothes, a sharp van and attire or uniform are important qualities when choosing a tradesman.

Irate electrician sends death threats

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Posted by Ivy Lamb at 17:01 on 21 Apr 2010
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An angry electrician sent death threats to Morag McLean in a row over a £5,000 bill. The electrician, Andrew Small, wrongly believes that McLean owes him the money.

Carlisle train station given an unconventional new DIY makeover

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Posted by James Mace at 17:17 on 04 Mar 2010
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A train station in Carlisle has been given an exciting new DIY makeover in preparation for the filming of a new television advert.  The station's bridge has received a stripy-coloured makeover, while one of the platforms has been transformed with turquoise paint, purple wallpaper and lampshades hanging from the ceiling.

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Dying Australian electrician creates terrorism scare

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Posted by James Mace at 16:54 on 04 Mar 2010
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A terminally ill electrician from Sydney wired his house up with 50 booby trapped devices. The devices had to be dismantled by a bomb disposal squad before the patient could be taken to hospital.

Leona Lewis and electrician boyfriend set to engage?

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Posted by James Mace at 10:21 on 03 Mar 2010
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Leona Lewis and her electrician boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa are rumoured to be getting engaged. The couple have been dating for 8 years and have faced criticism for LOu's non-celebrity status.

Electrician from Birmingham is paid £124,000 by city council

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Posted by James Mace at 17:20 on 12 Jan 2010
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A lucky electrician from Birmingham, employed by the city council, has earned a reported £124,000 in pay and bonuses in a single year, claiming more than £90,000 in overtime.

Training to become an electrician or plumber 'could help the economic recovery'

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Posted by James Mace at 15:14 on 19 Nov 2009
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A recent announcement by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills has meant that billions of pounds could be invested into providing apprenticeships and skills training for electricians and plumbers.

Leona Lewis defends electrician boyfriend

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Posted by James Mace at 12:59 on 03 Nov 2009
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X Factor winner Leona Lewis has spoken out to defend her electrician boyfriend after what she describes as "snide bewilderment" in public circles about her choice of other half.

Top Reviewed Builders, Plumbers and Electricians in Manchester

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Posted by James Mace at 10:00 on 26 Jun 2009
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Here at ProblemSolved we value the power of review.

Spanish electrician awarded payout after 'Manuel' jibes

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Posted by James Mace at 13:00 on 15 Jun 2009
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An electrician from Spain has been awared a cash payout for racial discrimination after being nicknamed nicknamed “Manuel†by workmates.