The county council is set to close all 10 of its Chesterfield area offices and move more than 500 staff into one new building in a bid to save money. Derbyshire County Council has been reviewing the number of buildings it owns for years and that process sped up with …
Read More »Al-Maktoum College launches business centre of excellence
A new business centre is being launched by Al-Maktoum College in Dundee to deliver professional development services. The Dundee Centre of Business Excellence (DCBE) is aimed at helping companies at local, national and international levels to foster executive growth. The centre is starting with offering nine courses in fundraising, marketing, …
Read More »‘Suella Braverman needed a road awakening, instead of taking the fine and points’ – Polly Hudson
Polly Hudson was not looking forward to her recent speed awareness course, but it turned out to be life-affirming and potentially life-saving. And she says the Home Secretary has missed out taking the other route Suella Braverman took the fine and points instead of a speed awareness course Suella Braverman …
Read More »Exclusive: Teachers’ Strike Ballot Result Will ‘Go Down To The Wire’
A strike ballot organised by the UK’s largest education union will go “down to the wire”, HuffPost UK understands. The National Education Union (NEU), which represents around 450,000 teaching staff across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, is currently holding a formal ballot calling for a “fully-funded, above inflation pay rise” …
Read More »Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide turners-up for 2023 are revealed by organisers
A leading light in the agricultural sector and a man who has guided generations of Ashburnians on to the right path are the two men chosen to start Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2023. NFU group secretary and Shrovetide supporter Paul Cook will be the first man to turn up a ball …
Read More »‘There is sympathy for workers going on strike – Government is in the firing line’ – Keir Mudie
The public appetite for taking on the Government has never been higher, writes Keir Mudie, who has noticed significant support for workers taking industrial action as they ask for fair pay Striking Royal Mail workers march through London ( Image: Getty Images) I’ve been up north for a while, which …
Read More »Nottingham cave investigations amid demolition of former Royal Mail office
Investigations to check for ancient caves have taken place as demolition continues at the site of Nottingham’s former Royal Mail sorting office where a student block is planned. The Bendigo Building off Bath Street and Brook Street, which stood vacant for 20 years after its use by Royal Mail, will …
Read More »Series of strike action looms in Perth and Kinross in the run up to Christmas and New Year
A series of strike action will impact Perth and Kinross over the Christmas and New Year period if pay and working condition disputes are not resolved. Members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are taking further industrial action against Network Rail, resulting in ScotRail services …
Read More »Best Hertfordshire schools: The primary, junior and middle schools rated ‘good’ by Ofsted
Parents will be applying to send their children to primary, junior and middle schools across Hertfordshire with many new infants starting school for the first time. Choosing the right school for your child can be an incredibly daunting task for any parent. Fortunately, Ofsted can help make the task a …
Read More »‘Distraught’ families lose thousands after kitchen company ‘disappears overnight’
‘Heartbroken’ customers have lost thousands of pounds after a kitchen company disappeared overnight. Sam Martin and Danielle Charlton were planning on having children next year, but now say those plans have been thrown into serious doubt after being left out of pocket. Eleanor and Bob Plant have a newborn baby …
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