Darren Black tells us why he loves nothing more than rocking the night away to classical music, as he lists his top ten songs There are two key influencers in my love of music. My brother who is a decade older than me and my cousin, Michael Mason, a self-taught musician and member of 1980s...... Read more
As we enter September and the new school year commences, it is not just parents and grandparents that are relieved the long summer holidays are over and they no longer need to keep youngsters occupied and stimulated. There is also a huge sigh of relief from the army of contractors up and down the land...... Read more
My alarm goes off every day at 5.45 am and there is no time for pressing snooze! The first thing I do is jump straight in the shower and then grab my much needed first cup of coffee. I leave the house at around 7.10 am which is about the time my two daughters get...... Read more
Our apprentices know him as their dynamic Newcastle College, programme lead, but outside of work Alan Bessford loves nothing more than attending music festivals. With college out for the summer, Alan spent a month at Reading Festival where he helped with the three day annual production. His love for music stems from 11 years working...... Read more
We all know the saying ‘a breath of fresh air’ but the stark reality is 92% of the global population live in places with unhealthy air quality and air pollution kills approximately seven million people a year and is linked to one in eight deaths worldwide. Clean Air Day is a chance for people to...... Read more
Away from work, I really enjoy socialising with my friends. I relax by taking time out, venturing into a virtual reality through my Play Station and like most people, I enjoy a good holiday. Marmaris, in Turkey is a particular favourite. The people are very welcoming, the scenery is stunning and the food is delicious....... Read more
