UK: The Bradfords Group has acquired two former Burdens sites, at Cinderford in Gloucestershire and Dorchester in Dorset.

These depots both began trading as Bradfords Building Supplies on Friday (23 November).

Dennis Smith, managing director of Bradfords Building Supplies said: “This acquisition is in line with our strategy to add branches within our geographical trading area, and I am very excited about the opportunities the deal creates. This strengthens our network in two areas where we have been looking to develop further.

"We are delighted to welcome the new staff into the Bradfords family.

"As for our customers and suppliers, existing and new, this is a clear demonstration of our commitment to continue to grow the Bradfords network of branches to our mutual benefit.”