Toilets in a Chinese restaurant have been criticised after stocking the urinals with ornamental fish, it has emerged. According to Eastern Asian Economic and Trade Daily, visitors to the toilets of the restaurant in Changchun city are greeted around 20 of the aquatic creatures in the four-metre urinal trough, reports Ananova. Experts... (more)

Renowned boiler manufacturer Baxi has helped to open a training facility for young heating and plumbing installers, it has been reported. Havering College's new facility at the Quarles Campus in Romford contains the latest Baxi equipment to ensure that the trainees are well trained in their installation, according to H&VB News. Among... (more)

Efficient use of radiators and heating controls are key ways of saving money in the face of rising energy bills, a recent article has claimed. After the announcement that power bills are set to rise, the Daily Mirror has published a range of tips to help home owners lower... (more)

Renewable energy sources have caused a Scottish architect to be shortlisted for a national award, it has been reported. Annie Kenyon, from Aberdeenshire, has been nominated for an Atkins Inspire Award, reports the Insch Press and Journal. Ms Kenyon is among four finalists in the awards, which look to recognise... (more)

Effective heating controls have been highlighted as a key element of a strategy to reduce costs and carbon emissions at a London school, it has emerged. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School undertook a series of projects to lower its environment impact after received a £10,000 donation, according to community website... (more)