Darren Brown has been appointed as the new head of Bayer Garden in a move which builds on the company's recent investment in the development of Bayer as a family-friendly brand.

Ironmongery Direct has appointed Raj Ramoutar as its head of operations, based at the ironmongery supplier's Basildon headquarters.

Lars Hard has been appointed as the new Gardman general manager in China.

Newport-based domestic radiator factory Quinn Radiators recently sponsored a 54 mile bike ride from London to Brighton in memory of a baby girl who died from a heart condition at three days old.

DIY Week's special projects consultant Colin Petty is raising money for the Rainy Day Trust, the housewares and home improvement charity - by throwing himself out of a plane.

Three 'seasoned professionals in the garden and hardware industry' have joined the management team at Bosmere.

The home improvement retail giant's ceo Martyn Philips and Kingfisher's group executive Nick Folland are joining a host of B&Q and charity partner UK Youth representatives taking part in the London Triathlon this month.