George Kohler – the Norfolk based sweep who pedalled around the world with his son – has been shortlisted for a national award. George, 57, who returned home to a hero’s welcome last May after more than a year on the road, is a contender, along with his son Josh, for the Just Giving Awards 2026 in the Social For Good category. George and Josh cycled more than...
Upgrade an existing fireplace with the Dinder 40 Inset Stove, perfect for period properties. Feature fireplaces give living spaces a cosy and comforting focal point and a real crackling fire quickly becomes the heart of the home. Whether planning a move into a period property or considering an upgrade for an existing home, the Dinder 40 Inset Stove from Eurostove is the perfect main attraction. It has been...
An employee of historic sweeping firm H Firkins & Sons has become the first woman in London to qualify as a chimney sweep. Lucie Chamberlain, 36, began sweeping last year after transitioning from her job working in a fireplace showroom. Lucie, from Bedfordshire, who started as a showroom assistant and worked her way up to store manager, decided to move into sweeping to prove to her teenage son...
There’s no better time to start planning for autumn/winter. During the summer months, it may not feel like the chilly nights are drawing near but thinking about a heating upgrade or project renovation now means less rush and more time to get it right. The Chew Logstore from Beltane Stoves is the perfect choice for larger rooms and open-plan living and it’s available now from Eurostove. Combining striking...
The Stove Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Knowledge Hub – a free online resource designed to help consumers make informed decisions about wood burning stoves and learn how to use them safely, efficiently and responsibly. Available now on the SIA website, the Knowledge Hub brings together a growing library of short, easy-to-understand videos covering many of the questions consumers ask most frequently. Whether...
The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed an update after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) was found to have made an error when it rapped the association for false advertising. The SIA was reported to the ASA last year amid a complaint that its promotional material around the emissions benefits of modern stoves was misleading. The crux of the complaint was the SIA’s claim that a ‘modern stove’...
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