News in Brief

New World has added a range of freestanding microwaves to its expanding collection of affordable kitchen appliances. T: 0844 24 84 149

Fitted kitchen and bedroom specialist Betta Living has introduced five kitchens, with solid timber doors, to its 'top end' range. T: 0800 269 945

Pipes Direct has announced an end of year surplus stock sale. E: [email protected]

Darlings of Chelsea's new Kent single sofa bed has a two-fold metal action frame and a fully sprung 5" mattress suitable for frequent use. T: 0207 3715745

The Furniture Ombudsman, which covers more than 2000 UK retail outlets, has recorded a 67% increase in take-up of its training courses over the same period last year. E: [email protected]

26th November 2010