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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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An electrician from Spain has been awared a cash payout for racial discrimination after being nicknamed nicknamed “Manuel” by workmates.