Groundworker left heartbroken as van and tools stolen, a third of Bagnall's apprentice intake is female and housebuilder sponsors hockey player
A groundworker was £23,000 out of pocket after his Mercedes van and tools were stolen last weekend.
Nigel Gordon of R12 Groundworks had left his van and tools in a locked compound on a crematorium site in Worcester.
As well as the cost of the van and tools, Gordon was also hit for the rental of a concrete pump and materials that could not be used due to the theft.
The 58-year-old industry veteran said he felt physically sick when realised what had happened.
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Painting and decorating firm Bagnalls is encouraging more women to join the trade.
Growing customer demand for female decorators is behind a gradual gender change in the industry.
In the last year, a third of Bagnalls’ apprentice intake has been female.
The business has also participated in recruitment events at schools and colleges, providing visible role models for young women interested in a career in the trade.
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Housebuilder Bellway has sponsored one of its apprentice quantity surveyors, who moonlights as a semi-professional ice hockey player.
Ciaran Wilson balances his career, with studying for a degree and playing for the Oxford Rising Stars.
Wilson who played for Team GB is one of the club captains with the Rising Stars.
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