Emily Page

2 months ago | sparks-magazine.co.uk | Emily Page |Jack Luckman |Hannah Westwood

MKM is purposefully stepping back into a pair of signature pants for the fourth year of its ‘Check Your Tools’ campaign. In partnership with The OddBalls Foundation, Toolbank, and DeWalt, the builders’ merchant is raising awareness of testicular cancer among tradespeople and encouraging tradies and the public to ‘talk tackle’ with pop up events across several sporting events during April. New pants. Bigger plans. Same important message.

2 months ago | hip-magazine.co.uk | Emily Page |Hannah Westwood |Jack Luckman

Plumbing superstar Daisy Turner has added another win to her name – this time at London’s biggest skills competition in over a decade. Daisy, who was crowned both HIP Female Skills Competition Winner and HIP Learner of the Year in 2024, competed at the Inter-College Skills Show on 26th March and showed once again why she’s one to watch in the industry. Daisy Turner was one of hundreds of students who competed in ten industry-based competitions in five colleges across the capital.

Mar 10, 2025 | thenational.scot | Lucy Jackson |Emily Page

Hundreds of workers began their strike on Monday (Image: Newsquest) HUNDREDS of staff at a Scottish university have started a two-week strike in a dispute over pensions. Workers at the University of Strathclyde represented by Unite began the industrial action on Monday, affecting laboratories and halls of residence.

Feb 20, 2025 | hip-magazine.co.uk | Emily Page |Hannah Westwood

An Insight into Plumbing ApprenticeshipsIn this blog, we’ll give an insight into plumbing apprenticeships, exploring what it’s like to be a plumbing or heating apprentice, the skills you’ll need to succeed, how to make the most out of your apprenticeship and the rewards that come with mastering the trade! In the beginning, it can be a daunting experience – there is a lot of information to absorb but always remember that every seasoned tradesperson out there was once a beginner too.