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When performing car maintenance it has become apparent that many people forget to carry out radiator hose inspections. A cars radiator is extremely important and it has to be looked after. Over time radiator hoses can weaken and require replacing – if not they may collapse entirely, cause an engine to overheat and result in much more serious problems.

According to official figures recently released, petrol prices across the UK are currently the highest than they have been for over a year. They prices have just hit a whopping 112.35p per litre for unleaded petrol and 114.4p per litre for diesel, which is the most expensive that they have been since back in August 2015.

September, the start of Autumn and what many consider to be the most beautiful month, and for car enthusiasts across the country, this month is only even more special thanks to the new '66' registration plates. This month alone, hundreds of thousands of drivers will be upgrading their cars, in an effort to get their hands on the new plates before their friends and relatives and it is anticipated by some, that more people could be purchasing a car than ever before.

Many of you will already have heard this all over the news and the radio, but for those of you that haven't – a RAC survey has recently revealed that the number of motorists illegally using their handheld mobile phones while behind the wheel has risen drastically and in line with this the government are now looking to toughen punishments in order to deter people from doing just this. With many people claiming that they simply use their mobile phones while driving because they know that they can get away with it, it is time for people to stop and think about the could be consequences of what they're doing.

Across the country supermarkets have recently slashed petrol and diesel prices by an average of 2p per litre, with supermarket giant Asda announcing a 'national cap' which means that motorists will no longer have to pay more than 106.7ppl on diesel and 105.7ppm at their 272 stations across the country. In accordance to this Tesco introduced a 2p drop, which is already in effect.

Leading hose, coupling and workshop supplies provider The Hosemaster has recently introduced a new sandblasting gun to their range – The PCL Sandblasting Gun. This gun encompasses an easy-to-use and user friendly design and has a really long service guarantee compared to other options available. Because of this, it is anticipated to become an incredibly popular choice in coming months.

According to a recent article in The Telegraph home cinemas and Jacuzzi bathrooms are no longer the most popular luxury rooms that many want to add to their homes. Of course, these are still in high demand however, another option seems to be even more popular currently and that is, the garage, with many DIY and car enthusiasts taking the option to transform their garages into unique, amazing spaces.

Electronics enthusiasts from around the world are gearing up for the annual Northern Manufacturing and Electronics Show, running on the 28th and 29th September 2016 at Event City, Manchester. The show is a melting pot of electronics and manufacturing excellence and brings together an array of attendees and exhibitors to share knowledge, news and the very latest product ranges from the biggest companies in the field. It is the only show if its kind, solely dedicated to the requirements of companies in electronic and manufacturing industries based within the North of England.

A contentious issue for a number of years now, the UK has bold targets to tackle global warming and climate change which could now include the use of hydrogen to heat UK homes. Hydrogen is a much greener gas and plans are now in place to cease the use of natural gas amidst a growing need to find more sustainable alternatives. The move comes as the UK tries to adhere to goals set out in the Climate Change Act, which dictates an 80 per cent cut in emissions on 1990 must be achieved by 2050.

Proposed plans by regulators to slash prices for customers using pre-payment meters could eliminate up to 90% of profits, energy giant Utilita has warned. Energy suppliers have been under scrutiny in the last couple of years following vast and consistent complaints of overcharging. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been overseeing the activities of energy companies to ensure ethical charging practices across the board. In 2015 they found that customers had been overcharged for their tariffs to the tune of £1.7bn per year.