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I trained with a professional Hyrox athlete and this is how hard it actually is
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (801+ words) There's a reason Hyrox has built up a reputation as one of the toughest fitness challenges you can do. Hyrox is described as "fitness racing" " it combines both running and functional workout stations, where participants run one kilometre, followed by…...
Young scientists shine at Big Science Event in Oxford
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (386+ words) Sixty primary school pupils from Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire took part in the Big Science Event at the Science Oxford Centre. The annual event took place on Tuesday, June 16, and was organised by Science Oxford in partnership with the Great Science…...
Warrington recruitment expert awarded MBE for games industry work
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (324+ words) A BUSINESS leader has been honoured for her services to the games industry and diversity. Liz Prince, business manager at Warrington-based Amiqus, a specialist video games recruitment agency, has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours. Her official…...
Charity launches new first aid course teaching life-saving skills
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (284+ words) A new public first aid course is being launched to help more people gain life-saving skills. St John Ambulance's Salisbury-based team will begin delivering programmes at its Roman Road centre as part of its wider mission to equip communities with…...
Lancashire mum runs 84 miles after postpartum psychosis recovery
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (546+ words) A mum has completed an 84-mile ultramarathon to help raise awareness of postpartum psychosis. To highlight the mental health condition she experienced after the birth of her daughter in 2019, with early signs returning after her second child in 2021. She said:…...
City of Glasgow College opens doors to future maritime professionals at Open Day
1+ week, 2+ day ago (289+ words) Anyone interested in a career at sea is invited to discover the opportunities available at City of Glasgow College's Maritime Open Day on Wednesday 17 June 2026, from 2. 30pm to 7pm at the College's world-class Riverside Campus. As the UK's leading maritime training college,…...
Glasgow construction firm sees record surge in apprenticeship applications
1+ week, 3+ day ago (477+ words) A targeted recruitment approach has led to a dramatic rise in construction apprenticeship applications. A record 980 applications were received by construction and maintenance firm City Building, nearly double the previous year's total, following a partnership with the youth-focused jobs app…...
Runner with stoma bids to make history in gruelling 100-mile race
1+ week, 3+ day ago (394+ words) An man living with bowel cancer is preparing to take on a 100-mile race. Richard Langley, head groundsman at Brighton Racecourse, will run Centurion Running's South Downs Way 100 on Saturday 13 June from Winchester to Eastbourne across the South Downs. He…...
Life-saving CPR skills showcased at popular emergency services event
1+ week, 4+ day ago (230+ words) Life-saving skills took centre stage during a community emergency services event. The South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) joined emergency service partners at this year's Eastbourne 999 event on the Western Lawns to deliver hands-on CPR demonstrations to members of the…...
New "1m training opens to train next generation of electricians
1+ week, 5+ day ago (418+ words) A major investment in technical training is set to power the next generation of electricians. Leading apprenticeship provider'JTL has opened its new Thames Valley training centre following a "1 million investment to expand electrical training in the region. The flagship facility…...