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A Yorkshire-based heat recovery business has created a new role as it experiences unprecedented demand for its services. DK Heat Recovery has recruited time-served refrigeration service engineer, Calum MacPhee to the new role of Engineering Manager to support the business’s expansion. Calum is excited to be joining the growing business adding that: “There’s never been a better time to install a heat recovery system that helps businesses to save money whilst reducing carbon footprint and I’m looking forward to raising awareness of the benefits of heat recovery and helping to drive the business forward." “As opposed to heat pumps, heat recovery doesn’t need energy to run the system. It utilises the waste heat from the discharge gas, is easy to fit, simple to use and cost-efficient to maintain as it has no moving parts.” Calum’s responsibilities will include driving sales in the industrial market and helping advise potential clients on engineering and refrigeration matters. Founding director of DK Heat Recovery, Nigel Upson is pleased to welcome Calum adding that: “Calum’s skillset complements the rest of the team and we’re looking forward to his contribution as sustainability and cost savings move further up business’s agendas for change and demand for heat recovery grows.” Based in Beverley, East Yorkshire with a satellite office in Peterborough, DK Heat Recovery is the sole UK agent of DK Kaelteanlagen GmbH's heat recovery systems and is supported by a network of installers and refrigeration engineers nationwide. It has installed heat recovery systems for food manufacturers, supermarkets, farm shops, butchers and garden centres over the last decade. DK Heat Recovery’s systems are suitable for use in any business that has refrigeration plant and a requirement for hot water or space heating.

Aldi is set to open five new stores across the UK in the coming weeks. The supermarket, which currently has more than 990 UK stores, will be opening in new locations in June including Southampton and Whittlesey. Further stores in Norwich, Castle Donington and Porthcawl will also open in early July. The new stores form part of Aldi’s commitment to invest more than £400 million in store development this year. Each new store opening will create around 40 new jobs on average, boosting employment opportunities within local areas. Store Assistants can earn up to £11 nationally, and £12.45 inside the M25, with paid breaks included – rising to £11.40 and £12.85 respectively from July. George Brown, Real Estate Director at Aldi UK, said: “Demand for Aldi has never been higher, and more than two thirds of British households already shop with us." “However, there are still too many people for whom shopping at Aldi isn’t a convenient option and we’re committed to changing that, giving even more people access to our award-winning products at unbeatable prices." “To meet that demand, we are investing in new stores up and down the country and won’t stop until we’ve made quality, affordable food accessible to everyone.” Aldi has been recognised by Which? as the UK’s Cheapest Supermarket for the past 12 consecutive months, with the latest figures showing Aldi was a huge £18.21 cheaper on a basket of shopping than the most expensive supermarket, Waitrose. List of store locations opening in the coming weeks: Hedge End Retail Park, Southampton Eastrea Road, Whittlesey Station Road, Castle Donington William Frost Way, Norwich Eastern Promenade, Porthcawl

SME Capital is delighted to have supported design, fit out and refurbishment specialists Paramount with their recent branch out into the construction industry. In a move that 'signals the start of an exciting new era' for the business, commercial and residential construction activity will propel Paramount towards the £40m turnover mark. To drive forward the new 'Build' offering, which heralds a new phase in Paramount's exceptional growth, the company's leadership team has been boosted by key appointments. Paramount's board of directors has been bolstered with Paul Thomas in a new post as construction director and in conjunction with commercial director Dimitri Tsakiris will focus on 'Build'. Paul Jones has moved into the newly-formed post of projects director, to support the 'Build' expansion, in addition to ongoing fit-out and refurbishment works carried out by Paramount. They now form part of a senior leadership team alongside Richard Jones, Helen Bartlett and Kevin Mashford. Richard Jones, Paramount chief executive, said: Our move into construction signals the start of an exciting new era for Paramount, as we pursue ambitious aspirations for our dynamic company. "After focusing on high-quality interiors comprising fit-out and refurbishment for more than 30 years, encouraged by our clients, Paramount is broadening horizons with a comprehensive construction service which represents natural progression for our company." SME Capital Regional Director Colin James added: “We are delighted to be able to support the team in the next stage of Paramount’s growth and expansion plans. After significantly expanded its services in recent years, combined with our expectation of strong office refurbishment market demand, we believe Paramount is well positioned for future growth.” As part of the company's new service, Paramount has underlined its ambitions by winning two major contracts. It has commenced construction work on a £18m contract on the Tene Living project in Salford, and a £3m social housing scheme in the South Wales town of Porthcawl. The company is already well known across Wales and England where it has created high-quality inspirational space for a number of leading companies. These include former Wales and Real Madrid football star Gareth Bale’s Par 59 bars in Cardiff and Bristol, multi-million-pound redevelopment of Hodge House in central Cardiff, refurbishment of the Development Bank of Wales HQ, transformation of the landmark 360 Bristol office complex and acclaimed office revamps in Bath for American software company SmartBear and financial services consultancy Altus

Wyke Farms are delighted to announce the commencement of production in their new butter dairy facility, producing freshly churned premium Wyke Farms butter for the UK and global markets. This marks a significant investment of £10 million into the state-of-the-art production facility, £480,000 of which has been supported by grant funding from the Rural Development Programme for England, which is jointly funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The grant funding paid for plant and equipment in the new dairy. The dairy expansion project is part of their five-year plan for growth, underpinned by sustainably increasing volume and strategically targeting specific regions worldwide. The facility allows them to produce freshly churned premium butter with longer shelf-lives to allow for shipping to premium export markets, as well as driving a reduction in waste both in store and at home. Built to Ivy Clothier’s founding principles of producing the best-in-class quality, combined with an industry leading respect for the environment, The dairy is both energy and water efficient and the investment will build a sustainable long-term future and sufficient infrastructure for servicing increased sales of award-winning Butter in both the UK and export markets; crucial now, as Wyke Farms continues to benefit from substantial growth in total export sales both to the EU and the rest of the world; up almost 30% ye 2022. Rich Clothier, Managing Director, third generation family member at Wyke Farms and Ivy Clothier’s Grandson, says: “The world butter market is worth nearly 20 billion US$ and is predicted to grow by 50% by 2027. Increasingly, people across the world are looking for premium dairy products with provenance and history – butter is no exception. This investment will allow us to offer our multi-award-winning Somerset single-churned artisan butters, with longer shelf life, into regions across the world.” We are focused on traditional farmhouse butter recipes and plan to bring ‘Ivy’s Reserve Salted Farmhouse Butter’ to market in Q2 2023. Produced from whey cream and premium sea salt, Ivy’s will be the world’s first carbon neutral butter and will join Ivy’s Reserve Cheddar as a top tier offering for UK and export. Conventional and organic butters will also be crafted in the dairy.

Mel Stride, the central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions today visited Osprey Charging’s public EV charging hub at Salmon’s Leap in Buckfastleigh, praising it for improving local air quality, reducing noise pollution, and supporting Devon’s decarbonisation efforts, whilst also bolstering the UK’s national charging infrastructure. Osprey Charging, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, recently opened its Salmon’s Leap hub in Buckfastleigh just off the A38 Devon Expressway. It is the largest ultra-rapid EV charging site in the south-west and has 16 chargers that are all compatible with every EV on the market and can add 100 miles of range in less than 20 minutes’ charge time. Mel Stride is known for his work on climate change and helping steer legislation through parliament on emissions targets as well as working with counterparts in other countries at COP26 and more recently the G7 in Japan. Mel Stride, Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions said: “I am delighted that we now have the South West’s biggest EV charge point hub here in Central Devon, with the capability of adding 100 miles of range in less than 20 minutes. It is a great location and I look forward to coming back again when the Strawberry Fields farm shop opens.” Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging, said: “Mel has a long-standing commitment to tackling climate change and so we were delighted to show him around our new site. Salmon’s Leap is our largest hub yet and another milestone achieved for the Osprey team as we work tirelessly to build nationwide EV infrastructure to support the UK’s transition to zero-emission transport. The deployment of our rapid EV charging stations continues this year at an unprecedented pace.” Osprey installed as many chargers in the first quarter of this year as it did during the whole of 2022. From January to March this year, 142 new rapid Osprey EV charging stations went live in 10 weeks, equalling the number of charge points installed throughout 2022. Osprey remains committed to providing safe, reliable and accessible EV charging for all. The network is consistently ranked in the top 3 UK rapid networks for customer satisfaction by Zap-Map and its hubs are consistently scored highly for safety and accessibility by independent inspection body ChargeSafe.

New research has revealed that while we’re a nation dedicated to protecting our skin from the sun, just 18% of us bother to protect our hair, despite the catastrophic long-term effects it can have. While 65% said they use SPF on their skin, a huge 82% said they don’t use any products to protect their hair, despite the damage that UVA and UVB rays can have on the cuticles in the hair, leading to thinning, broken or split ends, dryness, discolouration and frizziness. Nearly half (42%) of people said they didn’t even know that the sun could be damaging to your hair. When asked if they knew if their hair can burn like their skin can, a shocking two thirds (65%) said no. Anabel Kingsley, Renowned Trichologist at Philip Kingsley and the daughter of world renowned hair guru says: “The waves emitted by the sun can have a huge damage on your hair. Thankfully we have become a nation accustomed to putting on sun cream when the sun comes out and it’s hot, but the idea of protecting our hair is not even on the radar and yet your hair is risk of burning on particularly hot and sunny days." “To help, I would suggest using a protective hair product, a hat or a scarf to ensure your hair, and scalp, are protected and that you don’t fall victim to breakage, hair loss or burning.” When asked what their biggest hair concerns were while on holiday, the number one worry was dryness (27%), followed by frizz caused by humidity (24%) and the fact that it could be hard to style (17%). Despite experts highlighting the benefits of hair masks, over half (57%) of people say they have never used one – 71% of men, and 46% of women. Of the women that do, one in five (21%) say they use it at least once a month as part of their beauty regime with the main reasons to maintain general hair health (30%), to combat hair damage (25%) and to overcome dryness of the hair (24%). Women say they are most attracted to the benefits it can give (39%), followed by the price (38%) and proven results (35%). And many use it as part of their relaxing weekend ritual, wearing a hair mask while watching TV (43%), taking a bath (30%) or reading a book (28%). Anabel adds: “Hair masks are an affordable and easy way to condition your hair and give it a fresh lease of life while protecting it from all that you come up against in modern day life, whether that’s internal – such as stress and emotional pressures, or external – like pollution or the sun. By making time for a hair mask, you’re making time for yourself – forcing yourself to slow down and focus on what’s important, such as reading your favourite book, taking a bath or watching your favourite show while the mask works its magic.”

In a move to demonstrate its commitment to become net zero by 2030, EDW Group has become carbon neutral. EDW group, comprising of TEAM Energy and EDW Technology, is a market leader in delivering carbon management and energy retail solutions, helping customers manage their energy and reduce carbon emissions. As part of the group’s own comprehensive carbon reduction strategy, they have set out to become net zero by 2030 supported by achieving carbon neutrality this year. The business also manages its environmental performance following an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. EDW’s carbon neutral status is underpinned by a plan to reduce its emissions along a 1.5°C trajectory, based on best practice energy management for the business type and energy efficiency and technology projects. Initiatives include removing barriers for employees to reduce their own emissions associated with commuting and homeworking, a large part of the company’s Scope 3 emissions. To help mitigate the impact of their business emissions as they work towards their 2030 goal, the company decided to invest in verified carbon offsetting schemes sourced from the voluntary carbon market. The projects were selected from the Gold Standard Voluntary Emissions Reductions (VER) programme to ensure the carbon credits are independently verified and stand up to scrutiny. The aim was to offset 100% of the carbon emissions associated with the group’s operations. The chosen projects align with the businesses’ values to support energy efficiency and sustainable tech innovation and include a domestic energy efficiency project in Rwanda, a wind power project in Rajasthan, a biomass power project in Chhattisgarh, India, and an energy and biodiversity restoration project in Honduras. Collectively EDW’s investment into these projects has helped save 333 tonnes of CO2 emissions from being released into the atmosphere, equivalent to the groups carbon emissions over the previous financial year. Timothy Holman, Head of Operations and net zero strategy lead at TEAM Energy commented: “As a consultancy business helping other companies start their net zero journey and reach their sustainability goals, we wanted to lead by example; Investing in carbon offsetting projects enables us to do as much as possible while we accelerate our own plans to be net zero by 2030." “For our carbon offsetting plan to work successfully, we carefully analysed, calculated and reported on our own Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions to build a picture of what our long-term carbon reduction strategy will look like and to forecast all emissions associated with the business." “Our chosen projects not only help to reduce carbon emissions but also have a positive impact in different ways that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. That they are VER to the highest standard ensures they are really making a difference.” Simon Miles, CEO of EDW Group, added: "We are thrilled to share our commitment to net zero by becoming a carbon-neutral company." “As a business with experts helping other businesses make positive and sustainable change and as an Employee Ownership Trust with colleagues who are passionate about protecting the environment, we recognise our duty to mitigate climate change." “By reducing our carbon footprint and investing in sustainable initiatives, we hope to inspire other companies to follow our lead and join us in creating a better, more sustainable future." EDW Group's carbon neutral status is a significant milestone in its sustainability journey and reflects its dedication to responsible business practices. It remains focused on building a sustainable future by driving down scope emissions through plans that include a green procurement policy, a transition to renewable electricity, net zero IT services, strategies to reduce water consumption and wastewater treatment, initiatives to reduce employee commuting emissions and electric vehicle charging. Further information about how they are supporting businesses on their net zero journey can be found at www.teamenergy.com .

Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, filling in potholes, creating cleaner streets, building new homes, green investment and better access to healthcare and dentistry are front and centre of the new administration’s vision for Plymouth’s future. Recently the Cabinet approved their new Corporate Plan outlining how Plymouth City Council will address looming local challenges, including the cost of living crisis. At the heart of the plan is the council’s ambition to make Plymouth a fairer, greener city where everyone does their bit, making Plymouth a great place to grow-up and grow old, whilst minimising the impact of the cost of living crisis. There are six priorities: Working with the Police to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour Fewer potholes, cleaner, greener streets and transport Build more homes – for social rent and affordable ownership Green investment, jobs, skills and better education Working with the NHS to provide better access to health, care and dentistry Keeping children, adults and communities safe The plan will now be put forward for discussion at the full Council meeting on the 19 June 2023. Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “We have spent the past twelve months listening to people on the doorstep and have heard loud and clear what residents want." “People are fed-up of the rising tide of anti-social behaviour and crime. They are tired of potholes, fly-tipping, litter and graffiti blighting our streets. They are unhappy as they cannot afford a home or struggle to get a quality job, and they are angry that they can’t access healthcare services or a dentist." “We are making these challenges our priority over the next year. We are ambitious to deliver real change. Change that can be seen by every person in the city." “At the same time we are also conscious that the cost of living crisis is hitting Plymouth people hard. With petrol and diesel prices sky-rocketing, not to mention energy bills, rent and mortgages, it is incumbent on the Council to do all we can to minimise the impact that rising costs have on the wallets of our residents." “At the heart of all of this is our ambition to make our city a great place to grow up and grow old. We want Plymouth to be a city where people age well, where older residents are supported and empowered to live life to the fullest." “We are thinking big and if we don’t deliver, I will expect residents to hold us to account.” You can see the full corporate plan here

A club that supports children and families from some of Glasgow’s poorest households is celebrating after a five-figure donation from one of Scotland’s leading family firms. In their first month of doubling charity donations to £240,000 per year, Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust gave £10,000 to The Jeely Piece Club in Castlemilk. Jeely, as they are known, started 47 years ago in the heart of the community in a purpose-built play area for youngsters aged five to 12 years. They say the children who use their services are generally living in poverty, which means they do not get the same opportunities as others of a similar age. “Life is harder for children from poorer households, and this has an overall effect on their health, well-being, and mental health,” said Jeely. “Our play development workers work closely with the children, and they can recognise the signs of a child struggling. Currently, we are witnessing children who are hungry, not dressed for the climate, showing different behaviour traits, generally unhealthy, and who are missing out on other opportunities.” The charity said many children in Castlemilk do not get the opportunity to visit the cinema, go bowling, or even have a birthday party – all of which adds to their frustration, low confidence, feelings of anger, isolation and embarrassment. There were also the effects of financial pressures at home, as well as the continuing consequences of the Covid pandemic, domestic violence, addiction issues and more. Jeely identified a need for a programme specifically for young people aged between nine and 12 years and started it in August 2021, since when 60 young people have been attending weekly two-hour sessions. When that was in danger of ending because of a lack of funding, the charity approached AVCT, who have now awarded them £10,000. “The Jeely Piece Club is absolutely elated that you have awarded the organisation £10,000,” said CEO Elaine McKenna. “The difference this makes in our current climate is phenomenal. “We plan to keep up our initiatives and plan for more for the future dependent on funding. “Once again thank you for your support to enable us to continue our vital work within our community.” David Facenna, Allied Vehicles Corporate Culture Director, who visited the charity to tell them about the award, added: “Young people have been growing up against the backdrop of the cost-of-living and other crises over recent years, and it must have been exceptionally difficult for them." “The Jeely Piece Club does some brilliant work within this sector, and I’m pleased that they are among the first recipients of our increased monthly charity funding.”

Edinburgh Rugby will launch a brand new and special season ticket package for grassroots rugby players when season ticket memberships go on sale as part of the club’s ongoing commitment to grassroots rugby. The latest feature of the club’s ‘Our Burgh’ initiative, means all active registered rugby players (for season 2023/24) on Scottish Rugby’s ‘SCRUMS’ database will have access to a £99 Season Ticket membership ‘ER Player Pass’, that secures their place at the home of Edinburgh Rugby for 12 unmissable domestic and European Cup pool matches in 2023/24. The Player Pass ensures all registered players in Scotland for the coming season can get behind the club at a reduced cost, while the capital side will continue to embrace the sport at a local level through the wider Our Burgh activations and host a dedicated ‘Club Appreciation Night’ in-season once more. While this offer is also available to active youth players registered on SCRUMS, junior supporters can take advantage of U16 prices with both a £95 (Cat 3) and £50 (Cat 4) season ticket available for 2023/24. All Season Ticket Memberships are subject to availability and a £5 order processing fee. Edinburgh Rugby Managing Director, Douglas Struth, said: “Players pulling on their boots up and down the country is what makes our great game tick, so we’re delighted to unveil a new season ticket product that is truly ‘for the players’. “We want Edinburgh Rugby to be one of the most inclusive and welcoming clubs in the BKT URC, and to foster a culture of mutual support between the pro team and club rugby in our supporting regions." “This ticketing initiative allows every registered club rugby player to watch Edinburgh Rugby at a reduced cost, with a season ticket reasonably priced at £99 – which works at just £8.25 per home game." “Whether you’re playing for Southern Knights, Dunfermline, Dundee or Corstorphine Cougars, we want to welcome you in your numbers for what is set to be another massive season in the capital.” With anticipation already building for the new campaign, and a large share of members already signed up during the renewal period, club players are encouraged to buy early to secure their ER Player Pass season ticket membership while spaces are still available. To purchase your ER Player Pass Season Ticket, players can select the Category 4 £99 Season Ticket option in the dropdown menu. All purchasers will be cross-referenced against the SCRUMS Rugby Management System. Get ready to secure your Season Ticket on Monday 12 June with the public sale live from 10am!

A bird loving resident at a care home in Leeds, was recently given the opportunity to care for two of her very own budgies – a species of bird renowned for being a safe and friendly companion. 84-year-old Faith who lives with dementia moved into Seacroft Grange, Leeds, a 95-bed care home in September 2022. Whilst Faith enjoys her own company, staff at the care home noticed she was spending more time in her bedroom using her binoculars to spot red kites which often fly over the home. Staff at Seacroft Grange wanted to support Faith and asked her whether she would like to have two of her very own budgies in her room to take care of. Faith said, “They are great company, and they chatter, I love watching them. My daughter and I named them Archie and Daisy.” Faith’s daughter said, “Mum is fascinated by the budgies, she looks happier than ever and we can’t believe the care home has done this for her – she’s so happy.” Whilst the budgies reside in Faith’s bedroom, they are often seen in the communal areas of the home interacting and chirping away to the residents. Warwick, a resident at Seacroft Grange said, “I kept budgies in an aviary when I was a young man. They were very noisy - tweeting and flying around – I remember it well. “When I joined the forces, I was unable to keep them, so being able to spend time with Daisy and Archie here is wonderful.” Care home manager, Eve Moran, said, “We are very in tune with our residents’ needs and we’ve always known about Faith and many of the other residents’ love of birds. “Faith loves to talk to us about the red kites she has spotted, and we know her daughter had a budgie called Stanley that lived to be 15." “We wanted to do something that we knew would have a positive impact on Faith and the other residents’ wellbeing in the home and a set of budgies was suggested by a staff member.” Once the team had discussed the idea with Faith and her family, the budgies were bought from Paws for Thought, a local pet shop on York Road. The shop also donated toys for the birds when they found out where the budgies were going. Wellbeing team leader at Seacroft Grange, Linda Shaw, added, “The residents love seeing the budgies and the first thing they do is smile. The budgies have been a very welcome addition - the bright colours and chirping provide stimulation and brings a lot of happiness to the home." “Birds are great companions as they chatter back to the residents which helps to relieve stress and feelings of loneliness.” The budgies have quickly become a part of the residents’ daily routine, providing them with companionship and a source of joy and purpose. They spend hours each day watching them fly around their cage and interact with each other and Faith has even been asking for a hoover to clean up the seeds in her bedroom. Eve added, “It is so important to support our residents and provide them with opportunities to pursue their interests and hobbies." “It’s really lovely seeing the other residents congregate with the budgies in the communal lounges at the home – it’s really helped with their overall wellbeing. We’re delighted we’ve been able to improve the quality of life for many of our residents.”

Bradford College is celebrating after being declared the top apprenticeship training provider in West Yorkshire together with Bradford Teaching Hospitals. The partnership won the Training Provider/Programme of the Year category at the annual West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023 – the second consecutive time this has been given to the Bradford College Apprenticeship team. The two organisations were recognised for widening participation across the district, increasing employment via the apprenticeship levy, and seeing individuals progress within the trust as qualified practitioners. Bradford College apprentice Elise Sherry from Low Moor Primary School was also a finalist in the Advanced Apprentice of the Year category, sponsored by FDM Group. Elise was selected for her grit and determination, overcoming barriers, and being a role model for the children she works with every day, showing them hard work pays off. Held at the brand new Tileyard North in Wakefield, the gala dinner and awards ceremony celebrated apprentices, businesses, and mentors in the region who have excelled in their chosen fields and inspired others to consider embarking on an apprenticeship scheme. Finalists across 11 categories were invited to attend the awards, presented by former ITV Calendar presenter and journalist Gaynor Barnes. Four industry experts whittled down the many entries to the final “stunning” shortlist. Kelly McAllister, Head of Apprenticeships and Business Development at Bradford College, said: “We were over the moon to get both our nominations shortlisted for the finals of this year’s West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards. To then be selected as the top apprenticeship provider in the region for the second year running is a fantastic achievement for the team and Bradford College. " “A huge congratulations and thank you to our partners at Bradford Teaching Hospitals. Together we make a difference; we widen participation into a meaningful apprenticeship that creates long-lasting employment. To our apprentices who work tirelessly in the NHS helping those most in need….this is your award!!!" “Congratulations also go to our Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprentice, Elise, for being shortlisted for Advanced Apprentice of the Year and an outstanding ambassador for apprenticeships. It was fantastic to see her hard work recognised, alongside that of her exceptional lecturers, assessors, and employers.” Katie Hopkins, Head of Community and Marketing at Tileyard North, said: "We were thrilled to host the second West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards in our event space, the Carding Shed, at Tileyard North. As a creative hub, we take pride in providing a platform to showcase talent and facilitate events for the community. It's an honour to host events like this and come together to celebrate our region’s achievements.” With close to a million active Apprenticeships across England alone, apprenticeship schemes have fast become a route to future employment for thousands of school leavers. Bradford College has 30 years’ experience in delivering apprenticeships and working closely with over 700 employers within Bradford and the wider Leeds City Region. The College benefits from high-quality training facilities and highly qualified industry-specialist staff. Apprenticeship programmes at various levels are offered across in-demand sectors, including healthcare, professional services, construction, engineering, dental, motor vehicle, early years, and teaching. For more details about becoming an apprentice, vacancies, funding, or employing apprentices, visit the Bradford College website here