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Journey of discovery

In May, nine young people began a life-changing 12-week journey. At the start of The Prince's Trust Team 9 programme, levels of uncertainty and anticipation were high, but over the following weeks, anxiety was replaced with enthusiasm, and personal concerns with a strong sense of teamwork.

 

Bell rings praises of Le Mans

Better known as the base for 'the' flower show, the Royal Hospital is now the location for the first Chelsea AutoLegends event

 

Fit-to-work culture

In April this year the traditional doctor's sick note was replaced by the fit note - a move intended to reduce the current 'sick-note culture'. The new changes are examined by Philip Landau, employment law solicitor at the law firm Landau Zeffertt Weir

 

Planning a getaway on the 9-5 shift

Working to tight rolling deadlines was not enough of a reason to turn down an invitation to test drive the most technically-advanced car ever produced by Saab.

 

Changing lives - constructively

Every year in the UK, around 24,000 people leave the Armed Forces and the transition to civilian life can be difficult, particularly if they leave with, or because of, illness or injury. The Veterans' Ministry estimates that over 3,700 individuals have sustained some form of disability as a result of fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan alone.

 

Fiat cuts a dash with ice champs

Businesses sponsoring sport and community initiatives is of huge importance to the plans and aspirations of the teams, organisations and individuals involved.

 

Electrical trades see surge in popularity as career choice

In the last year, close to 100,000 students have targeted the electrical industry as their career choice, making it the most popular job-path among students. This boost for the industry has been welcomed by trade organisation the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers, (NAPIT) and the latest figures show that 97,411 people signed up for courses in the electrical trade, a third more than opted for social care.

 

Igniting a thirst for learning

Being nominated for a major accolade is a pinnacle in any career, and the librarian of a Berkshire school has learned that she has reached the shortlist for a national award.

 

Boosting the message of safety even on short trips

In America, September 19 to 25 is designated National Child Passenger Safety week, but in this country there is no equivalent awareness campaign. The message that the US safety campaign promotes is that parents need to be more aware of the danger to their children if they not appropriately restrained when travelling in a car

 

Aviod making classic CV mistakes

Your CV is the first thing employers see, and silly slip-ups can deny you a shot at the job you deserve.

 

World's largest F1 collection

A chance to attend the first open day to view technology,trophies and world championship driving history

 

Juke is new Nissan benchmark

WLMG Slough Nissan is one of the first in the country to receive a preview of the much anticipated Juke, at its Dover Road dealership.

 

Is an MBA worth it?

With the university year coming to an end many graduates are struggling to find suitable employment, is an MBA degree the golden ticket to a great job and a high salary?

 

Fit to carry kids and kit

Family cars that fit the bill for the special requirements of children and all the equipment that goes with them. Leana Kell of motors.co.uk looks at vehicles big on space and safety

 

Narrowing the gap

Warm weather and the imminent summer holidays will see an inevitable increase in traffic. And, as a motorist, if you have noticed that driving on narrow country roads is becoming more harrowing, there is good reason

 

Leavers must be resilient and adapt to work ethic

The school of thought is that the gap between the needs of businesses and the standard of young candidates is growing so a college has turned to the USA to bring their brand of training to help improve the resilience and well-being of teenagers.

 

Smooth operator

Reading Buses invited Chronicle photographer, and qualified bus driver, Mike Swift to test drive its new Enviro400H double decker.

 

Attitude shift as perks are cut

When times are tough the first things to go are the luxuries and extras, but going back to basics can be an opportunity to rediscover priorities

 

Luxury gets a conscience

Designed to deliver an intoxicating mix of Bentley's trademark luxury and refinement, plus a larger than usual dollop of smile-inducing performance, the Continental Supersports is a wonderfully engaging machine to drive and own, says Iain Dooley

 

The Wonder of VW

Sharing a birthday with an influential singer and composer, the iconic Volkswagen Transporter van is 60 this month

 

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