Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring: Last RitesCredit: PA
FOR over a decade, the Conjuring franchise has been scaring us silly with its “true stories”.
But this will be the final haunted hurrah from parapsychologists Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed Warren (Patrick Wilson).
The married couple are as devoted to keeping bad spirits at bay as they are each other.
The film begins with a flashback to 1964, where a haunted mirror causes Lorraine to go into early labour.
The birth is traumatic and the demon that wants to get her young baby, Judy, almost wins, with the tot being stillborn.
Evil presence
But after begging the Lord to make the baby breathe, Lorraine wins that battle and we see the loving family grow up with happiness around them.
All while ghostbusting, of course.
But demons don’t rest and Judy, who has visions like her mum, often feels that she is being watched.
Fast-forward to 1986 and the Warrens are retired due to Ed having a heart condition.
But that pesky mirror turns up again, this time in the family home of the Smurls in Pennsylvania.
There are some seriously creepy goings-on and this is a demon not to be messed with. The Smurls have been so violently attacked by a powerful evil presence that they all live in terror.
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As usual in these films, what you don’t see is far more terrifying than what you do.
Every usual horror trope is thrown out with a vengeance. But hey, if it ain’t broke. . .
And it certainly feels like it’s not, as my palms grew clammy and heart rate shot up countless times.
The performances by Farmiga and Wilson are as extraordinary as always, bringing believable calm to the roles.
The climax of the supernatural events includes daughter Judy (Mia Tomlinson) and her boyfriend Tony (Brit actor Ben Hardy), are both tense and unsettling.
Directed by Michael Chaves, who was also the director for the three previous entries in the franchise, the film has a hand-held camera effect that tunes into the 1980s feel very well indeed.
There’s also a nice rounding off at the end with some familiar faces that superfans will appreciate.
A spine-tingling finale to a series of films that will likely haunt generations of fans to come.
ON SWIFT HORSES
(15) 119mins
★★☆☆☆
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Will Poulter as Lee and Daisy Edgar-Jones as MurielCredit: PA
THIS odd beast of a film from Daniel Minahan is adapted from Shannon Pufahl’s 2019 novel.
It opens with Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her soon-to-be husband, Lee (Will Poulter), chasing the Californian dream after his return from the Korean War.
Their plans for a fresh start are almost derailed by the arrival of Lee’s magnetic younger brother, Julius (Jacob Elordi), who departs for Las Vegas the next day.
There, Julius finds work in a casino and falls into a secret romance with his charismatic coworker, Henry (Diego Calva).
Back in California, Muriel begins her own double life, gambling at racetracks and discovering an unexpected passion with her neighbour, Sandra (Sasha Calle).
On paper, this is rich material, but on screen, Minahan never quite delivers the goods.
The film certainly looks the part – Andre Chemetoff’s cinematography bathes everything in a golden haze – but beneath the gloss there isn’t enough here to truly hold it together.
In the end, On Swift Horses aspires to be a sweeping saga in the vein of East Of Eden, but it never gets out of a slow trot.
All style, with little substance.
LINDA MARRIC
THE COURAGEOUS
(12A) 83mins
★★★★☆
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The Courageous is an honest portrait of survival, love, and dignity
JASMIN GORDON’S debut feature film is an honest portrait of survival, love, and dignity.
Set against the beautiful landscape of Switzerland’s Valais region, it follows Jule (Ophelia Kolb), a rebellious single mother of three who refuses to give up on her family despite poverty, past mistakes and the indifference of the welfare system.
Kolb, best known for the hugely popular series, Call My Agent!, gives a career-defining performance. She captures Jule’s contradictions with remarkable depth.
Gordon directs with sensitivity, as she blends social realism with poetic imagery in a film that never feels needlessly moralising.
Her film never resorts to cliché or sentimentality; instead, it shines a light on the often invisible battles of the working poor in a modern Swiss society where destitution is often a taboo subject.
This is a powerful, heartfelt drama about love, resilience, and the complexity of being a flawed human.
Gordon’s sensitive direction and Kolb’s mesmerising performance combine to create a film that is both socially aware and profoundly moving.
It may be her first ever feature, but Gordon has made a film that feels both mature and hugely engaging.
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
♈ ARIES
March 21 to April 20
You are ready to let Neptune direct your sensitive self for the day – this can open your heart up to unexpected people and projects who need your help.
Working, and playing, as part of a team matters more than solo success, especially in passion.
There’s a new sense of structure to help you cope with whatever comes.
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Your daily horoscope for Thursday
♉ TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Take time early morning for some extra learning – about subjects, strategies or individuals.
This will stand you in good stead when goals need to be defined.
It’s important to know what and who is against you, as much as who is on your side.
A secret meeting, or conversation, may not stay that way, so handle with care.
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♊ GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
Your transforming ability is fired up – and this could spark a change of heart about a proposed journey.
Overall, this is a day to stick to planned routes not diversions – but you could make an exception for “H”.
What makes a true home is on your mind, as you realise you need one special name to stay closer.
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♋ CANCER
June 22 to July 22
When you speak today it is important to mean what you say – and steer clear of excuses.
This is what a work boss, or someone very influential at home, has been waiting for.
You have a chart that combines fluent words with determination, and when you set your mind to a solution, it can happen.
Luck links “G” to “R”.
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♌ LEO
July 23 to August 23
Just when you may worry your Venus passion power is waning, it leaps back into life – and you only need to meet a Sagittarius once to know this could be the real deal.
Trust your heart.
The moon smooths the path of a deal that’s had a bumpy ride so far, but don’t be tempted to stray from absolute transparency.
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♍ VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
You really are the go-getting Zodiac sign with your current Mercury sass and speed.
You make even the most routine plans seem like a shared adventure, especially in a love bond.
If you’re single, it’s the part of you that you usually try to damp down that is ready to flourish – and find the love where items are packaged.
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Love needs a yes or no – soonCredit: Getty
♎ LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
The moon’s wild side matches with Pluto’s ability to disrupt, and so many ideas that have seemed impossible until now start to look like dead certs.
The key is refusing to limit your view of your skills – and also adapting to changes of schedule instead of resisting it.
Passion is easy-going especially with “D”.
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List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
♏ SCORPIO
October 24 to November 22
Neptune softens your usual strict career rules – and you could offer another chance to someone who came close last time.
But set limits on how much leeway you feel is right for now.
Mars hates secrets, so the more you try to hide a deep attraction, the more it may show.
Enormous damage would be caused if the 15 per cent tax paid by bookmakers is brought into line with online gaming which is taxed at 21 per cent.
Horse racing will go on strike next Wednesday when four race meetings are put on hold in protest at the proposed changes.
The horse racing industry would be dealt a £66 million a year hit and threaten thousands of jobs.
Ministers have been warned that any such move will have be catastrophic for racing’s fragile finances with punters also being driven to illicit markets.
READ MORE ON GAMBLING TAX
A spokesperson for the Betting and Gaming Council said: “Hiking gambling taxes would backfire spectacularly.
“Far from boosting the Treasury, it will push punters towards the unsafe black market, which pays no tax, backs no sport and has zero standards.”
They add that it would shrink the legal market and damage sport.
The industry says it already pays £4 billion in taxes, supports 109,000 jobs and pumps £6.8 billion into the economy.
Ex-PM Gordon Brown has called for an increase on gambling taxes to help take children out of poverty.
The Treasury has previously said: “We are consulting on bringing the treatment of online betting in line with other forms of online gambling to cut down bureaucracy – it is not about increasing or decreasing rates, and we welcome views from all stakeholders including businesses, trade bodies, the third sector and individuals.”
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Hiking gambling taxes at the Budget would ‘backfire’ and push punters to the unsafe black market, warns sector bossesCredit: PA
£1.308 billion (Powerball) on January 13 2016 in the US, for which three winning tickets were sold, remains history’s biggest lottery prize
£1.267 billion (Mega Million) a winner from South Carolina took their time to come forward to claim their prize in March 2019 not long before the April deadline
£633.76 million (Powerball draw) from a winner from Wisconsin
£625.76 million (Powerball) Mavis L. Wanczyk of Chicopee, Massachusetts claimed the jackpot in August 2017
£575.53 million (Powerball) A lucky pair of winners scooped the jackpot in Iowa and New York in October 2018
DESPITE years as one of the most famous party boys in London and New York, don’t expect to see Mark Ronson hitting it hard for his 50th.
The Uptown Funk hitmaker is celebrating the landmark birthday today but is opting for a low-key family occasion instead of a blow-out bash.
Mark, who is gearing up to release his book Night People on September 16, explained: “I feel like because my whole life has been a party, not necessarily a party for me, but DJing a party for others and being in the party and all that s***, I have no desire to.
“Everybody’s like, ‘You’ve gotta do something big!’
“And my 40th, I kind of went all out.
“I had this big party with 60 friends or maybe more in the countryside.
“We all got on a tour bus and I DJ’d at Festival No6 in Wales.
“And then it was just three days of partying.”
But things are different for Mark these days, after he settled down and became a dad to two daughters.
He added: “Now I have absolutely no desire to do that.
“I just want to be with my family.”
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Mark Ronson won’t be hitting it hard for his 50thCredit: Splash News
SHAKIRA’S MEX ON THE BEACH
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Shakira poses on a beach to launch her new haircare brand IsimaCredit: shakira/Instagram
SHAKIRA shore looks good as she poses on a beach to launch her new haircare brand Isima.
She shared the bikini pic from Mexico, where she is on her mammoth Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour.
Shakira will play out the remainder of her gigs in South America before finally finishing in Argentina on December 9.
HAILEY LEGS IT TO NEW YORK
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Hailey Bieber wowed in mesh basketball shorts with heels and an oversized leather jacket in New YorkCredit: Getty
HAILEY BIEBER looked like she was fresh from shooting hoops as she headed out in New York.
The supermodel wore mesh basketball shorts with heels and an oversized leather jacket.
Hailey has just signed a fresh deal with fashion house DKNY to be the face of its new autumn campaign alongside Candice Swanepoel.
She said: “DKNY channels everything I love about New York: It’s energized, unique and full of inspiration.
“There is a balance of structure and ease that makes everything so wearable.
“I gravitate towards elevated classics that I can throw on but still feel intentional.”
I gravitate towards anything in the washing pile that looks clean and not too creased.
HEAD OUT ON TOUR
RADIOHEAD have announced a run of 20 huge shows across five cities in Europe.
The band’s only UK gigs will be at London’s O2 Arena on November 21, 22, 24 and 25.
Fans can register for tickets by heading to radiohead.com from tomorrow.
Ed Sheeran has also announced a string of intimate gigs across the UK.
For a chance to access pre-sale tickets, you need to order his new album, Play, on Amazon Music before 7pm on Sunday.
ILL CELINE SCRAPPED EURO GIG
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Superstar Celine Dion had to cancel her Eurovision final appearanceCredit: Getty
CELINE DION was forced to cancel her appearance during the final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland after struggling with her health.
The My Heart Will Go On singer had kept the surprise appearance under wraps.
But it ended up being one of music’s worst-kept secrets, with Eurovision presenter Graham Norton referencing a possible appearance live on air.
Celine, who has stiff person syndrome, had been due to perform Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, the song she won the competition with for Switzerland in 1988.
French newspaper Le Parisien has now claimed Celine was in Basel for the event but suffered a medical episode and was forced to cancel her performance.
The revelation comes after her Prime Video documentary last year, in which she talked about living with stiff person syndrome, which is a neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and cramps.
She was diagnosed with the rare disease in 2022 and has shared her experience to raise awareness.
Celine said: “I barely could walk at one point and I was missing very much living.
“My kids started to notice.
“I was like, ‘OK, they already lost a parent. I don’t want them to be scared’.
“I let them know, ‘You lost your dad, but Mum has a condition and it’s different. I’m not going to die. It’s something that I’m going to learn to live with.’”
Celine, you are a warrior.
GAGA’S ALL DOLLED UP IN VID
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Singer Lady Gaga becomes a broken doll for her latest videoCredit: YouTube
LADY GAGA transforms into a broken doll for her new video The Dead Dance.
She wears a tattered dress while strutting through a rain forest littered with creepy broken dolls.
Gaga debuted the video last night, with more than 74,000 fans tuning into the YouTube reveal.
The song is in the new series of Netflix’s Addams Family spin-off, Wednesday.
She also updated streaming platforms last night to add two tracks to her album Mayhem – Kill For Love and Can’t Stop The High.
Surrounding yourself with the right people unlocks extra success – and you have a perceptive chart to help you to see who’s reliable and who’s just along for the ride.
This time, you can take action.
Love-wise, you’re connecting in new ways, on new levels. Let yourself enjoy this period of passion plenty.
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LOCK, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels star Jason Flemyng has been banned from driving after being caught speeding — at 24mph.
The 58-year-old was pinged in a 20mph zone in his Kia Sorento.
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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor Jason Flemyng has been banned from driving after being caught doing 24mph in a 20mph zoneCredit: Getty
It was the fourth time Flemyng had been caught speeding in the past year.
He already had 12 points on his licence but had not been banned because of a justice system administrative error.
The actor admitted speeding near his home in Clapham, South West London, on December 5.
He was banned for six months and fined £775.
He told Lavender Hill JPs: “I don’t want to waste the court’s time. I accept what has happened.”
Asked whether he wanted to claim exceptional hardship, the actor, wearing a black suit, said: “Well, my work and what I do for a living, and my charity work, all depend on me driving.
“Maybe I should have thought about that before I drove 24mph in a 20mph zone.”
In 2009, the actor joined the cast of the ITVscience fiction cult drama series Primeval during its third series, as maverick ex-policeman Danny Quinn and he reprised the role in 2011.
He has been married to actress and producer Elly Fairman since 2007, best known for Blitz, and has also starred in BBC drama series Casualty.
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WRAPPED around the hoover, blocking the plughole and stuck on the shower wall – it feels like hair gets everywhere.
It’s normal to lose hair every day, but sometimes, the large clump in your hairbrush can feel worrying. But what is ‘normal’, and what could be causing your locks to fall out faster? We reveal the hidden health concerns, and how to fix them to stop the shed.
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It’s normal to lose hair every day – but if you’re noticing more than usual, it could be the a sign of an underlying health problemCredit: Getty
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Eva Proudman, founder of www.ukhairconsultants.com, consultant trichologist and Fellow of the Institute of Trichologists UKCredit: Supplied
Eva Proudman, founder of www.ukhairconsultants.com, consultant trichologist and Fellow of the Institute of Trichologists UK, tells Sun Health: “Everyone is going to see some hair coming out of the head daily; this is part of the normal growing and shedding cycle.
“Around 50-150 hairs can be shed daily.
“If you wash every day, you will see less than if you leave it for three or four days, as the shed hair is held within the hair by a natural static charge that is broken when the hair is washed.”
While some hair loss is a natural part of getting older – for example, women tend to see thinning due to menopause – and genetic predisposition can lead to gradual thinning over time, any sudden changes warrant concern.
Eva, who sees many distressed patients in her clinics, says: “If you are noticing more hair in the brush, shower, on your clothes, or being picked up by your hoover, seek advice from a professional to identify and understand the cause.”
Our hair is not only part of our identity, but is “often said to be a reflection of your general health,” adds Eva.
“In many cases, these symptoms are linked to an underlying medical issue.”
From hormonal issues to autoimmune diseases, here are the causes worth considering…
Telogen effluvium can be triggered by several factors, from stress to viruses and inflammation, which disrupt the hair growth cycle.
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Being iron deficient could be disrupting your hair growth cycleCredit: Getty
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Eva says: “Being deficient in iron and vitamin B12 can also cause fatigue, brain fog, aches and pains, and a general state of feeling unwell.
“This is especially true if you eat a limited diet, whether vegetarian, vegan or you are on GLP-1 ‘weight loss’ jabs, and exclude core food groups such as red meat and animal proteins.”
Trichologists use a blood test to ascertain stored levels before advising on dietary or supplementary changes.
“The results take time to show,” Eva notes. “It’s usually a minimum of four to six months.
“However, the relief as the hair shedding reduces also brings a reduction in stress and anxiety, which is supportive to both hair and general health.”
SLUGGISH GLAND
BOTH types of thyroid disease (overactive and underactive) affect the hair, says Eva.
She adds: “In my clinics, I see clients with excessive hair shedding, thinning and breakage that also present with other recognised signs and symptoms of thyroid disease.
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The thyroid is a gland located in the neckCredit: Alamy
“It has an impact on female pattern hair loss (FPHL), whether it is hypothyroidism (underactive) or hyperthyroidism (overactive).” FPHL tends to affect the crown of the head.
An underactive thyroid can also cause brittle and fragile hair, while overactive can cause excessive shedding.
For the former, look out for symptoms such as “severe tiredness, weight gain and feeling cold”, says Eva, and for the latter, “you may find there’s weight loss, a feeling of ‘running on overdrive’, and poor sleep”.
The thyroid is a gland in the neck that produces two hormones (TSH and T4) vital for all the cells in the body to work efficiently.
Both types of thyroid disease, which can occur at any age, are treated with medication for life.
HORMONES GOING HAYWIRE
ONE in ten women have PCOS, a hormonal condition that causes the male hormones to be more dominant.
“PCOS is a very common condition in my clinics, particularly in younger ladies who see me due to hair thinning and loss, as well as a feeling of being able to see more scalp, with slow growth,” explains Eva.
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PCOS, a hormonal condition which impacts one in ten women, could be the cause of hair thinning and lossCredit: Getty Images
Other signs and symptoms can include heavy and/or irregular periods, facial hair, weight gain, oily skin and scalp, and acne.
Eva says: “Insulin resistance or pre-diabetes is often seen in my clinics.
“But this is also a common standalone condition in the UK, causing the body to have an ineffective response to insulin.
“The increase of insulin in the bloodstream can stimulate the ovaries to produce more androgens, providing an environment that promotes thinning and shedding and an exacerbation of the FPHL.”
Eva adds: “This health condition should ideally be managed jointly between the trichologist and GP.
“Lifestyle changes definitely help; we work on diet and the uptake and storage of nutrients to give the correct levels for optimum hair health.”
Hair growth treatments, like Minoxidil, or Tricoactiv+, may also be used.
BODY’S BETRAYAL
IN the case of autoimmune conditions, the body attacks its own tissues, such as the hair follicles.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is an autoimmune condition which sees the body attack the hair folliclesCredit: Getty
“This causes the hairline to recede with permanent loss, and so it’s important to get an early, accurate diagnosis as there are supportive treatments that can stabilise the condition to help to prevent further hair loss.”
FFA is a type of scarring autoimmune condition, meaning the hair will not grow back.
“It presents with a lack of follicular orifices, usually a smooth area of skin with a paler skin pigmentation,” says Eva.
Alopecia areata is a non-scarring autoimmune condition in which hair loss can come and go.
Eva says: “It causes patchy hair loss, usually in smooth circles. “In some cases, it develops into total hair loss on the scalp (alopecia totalis) or total hair loss all over the body (alopecia universalis).
“When the condition is active, you see clinical signs such as yellow dots on the scalp, black dots and exclamation hairs. When there are no signs like this, there can then be regrowth and recovery.
“Treatments for this type of condition range from scalp massage, stimulating oils, topical Minoxidil, topical steroids, steroid injections and JAK (Janus kinase) inhibitors.”
SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM
VIRUSES can cause hair and scalp issues, often a diffuse thinning, which is a uniform, widespread loss of density across the scalp.
This is a form of telogen effluvium – temporary hair loss that affects the hair growth cycle.
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Covid could cause telogen effluvium – temporary hair lossCredit: Getty
Covid-19, for example, can potentially cause hair loss, though it might not appear until months later.
Eva says: “With a virus, it can feel like hair loss but may actually be a disruption to the growing and shedding cycle of the hair, called telogen effluvium.
“This condition can have multiple underlying causes and though alarming at first, it is generally short-lived in most circumstances.”
This type of hair loss tends to resolve on its own, but in more severe or prolonged cases, a doctor may recommend medications to support regrowth.
Eva says: “As with all hair-related problems, the sooner you seek professional advice and have an accurate diagnosis, the sooner you can start to treat and get the hair back to normal.
“Many of the products advertised online or across social media may not be relevant.
“Just because something says it works, doesn’t mean it does or will!
“The cost and stress of trying many different treatments can be avoided just by seeking the right advice.”
Emily, who plays Sarah Stratton, told the Radio Times: “I’m really proud of the Rivals gang because, throughout my life, I haven’t felt safe all the time, and we’re all so respectful of each other.
“We have to do a lot of sexual scenes and we’re very looked after — it’s a really positive thing.”
Emily, who is now engaged to materials scientist Dr Alistair Garner, launched her acting career 18 years ago with small parts in dramas including ITV’s Heartbeat.
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She then made her breakthrough as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners, which ran from 2008 to 2010 on Channel 4 and is one of Britain’s best-loved comedies.
She also appeared in Only Fools And Horses prequel comedy Rock & Chips on BBC One in 2010, the 2013 gangster film Get Lucky and the 2016 movie remake of Dad’s Army.
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
♈ ARIES
March 21 to April 20
Rethinking long-time goals is a sign of strength, not weakness, so if you sense something is not working for you, this is your moment to act.
A better way forward can be right there when you decide to see it.
With Mercury’s quick thinking now in your work zone, you can see and seize chances the moment they come up.
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Your daily horoscope for Tuesday
♉ TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
You have a gift today for turning creative ideas and abilities into marketable products – so do take your inspirations seriously, even if no one else does.
As for love, security is important to you and it’s not fair for anyone to play this down, even in fun.
Be clear in your own heart what you really need, then ask for it.
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♊ GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
You only have to see a property to spot its potential as Mercury sharpens your home-making instincts.
So living in an unusual way can start to look less like a fantasy, more like reality.
A message you are delaying replying to may signify more than it first seems, so do explore this.
Passion is ready to talk – and to listen.
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♋ CANCER
June 22 to July 22
All those words you have stumbled over in the past can flow freely now, so do give a key conversation another try.
You are able to see flaws in any document or deal and speak up about it so smartly.
Trust has special value for you and can’t be taken lightly – this is something to underline in all relationships.
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♌ LEO
July 23 to August 23
Making money from something you love is a dream that’s coming closer.
You need to play your part by getting facts and figures into line, but also taking your own skills seriously.
A health-minded moon reminds you that your own needs matter as much as other people’s – do make time for these.
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♍ VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
With Mercury now on board, you have all the support you need to take a personal step forward and be seen as you really are.
At work, this can mean admitting what you find hard and asking for help.
At home, instead of covering up conflict, you can deal with it openly.
Love may be a mystery, but you can’t get enough of it.
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Passion has intensity but also understandingCredit: Getty
♎ LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Neptune’s influence can mean feelings run high in a family – the more you can calm these, the better.
That may mean putting a personal project on hold, but this can help your determination grow even stronger.
Friendship, like love, needs care to thrive – if you’ve been neglecting this, today you can reconnect.
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List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
♏ SCORPIO
October 24 to November 22
Friends or colleagues who talk about doing something different together can start making this happen from today.
But first, work out the difference between those who are all talk, and those who are ready for action.
You are the sharpest negotiator in the zodiac, with the ability to get any deal over the line – but it’s vital to stick to your principles, whatever may happen on the surface.
This is how you can keep moving forward. What may seem like celebrity gossip can have special meaning for you in a love sense.
Luck circles “D”.
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SIR Keir Starmer was under fresh fire last night after it emerged 3,567 dinghy migrants have arrived since he signed a “one-in, one-out” deal with France — but NONE have been kicked out.
Keir Starmer was under fresh fire after it emerged 3,567 dinghy migrants have arrived since he signed a ‘one-in, one-out’ deal with FranceCredit: PA
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Since Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir agreed a deal on migrants – NONE have been kicked outCredit: EPA
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The Home Office currently houses around 32,000 asylum seekers in over 200 hotels across BritainCredit: Getty
Yesterday, ministers put a temporary halt on refugees bringing in partners and children.
Sir Keir also said he wanted to bring forward his 2029 deadline for closing asylum hotels because he “completely gets” the public’s anger.
But his positive slant was derailed by the news of the failure of the “one-in, one-out” deal with France’s Emmanuel Macron.
More than 100 people are understood to have been detained — with videos shared by No10 showing people being escorted by staff after arriving across the Channel.
Yet none has actually gone yet, officials confirmed.
The PM and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper had gone on the offensive yesterday after a summer of dismal headlines.
Speaking to BBC Radio Five, the PM said: “It’s a really serious issue. We have to have control of our borders, and I completely get it.
“I’m determined that whether it’s people crossing in the first place, people in asylum hotels, or it’s returning people, we absolutely have to deal with this.”
Pressed on when illegal migrant hotels will finally shut, Sir Keir replied: “We’ve said we’ll get rid of them by the end of the Parliament. I would like to bring that forward, I think it is a good challenge.”
Small boat crossings under Labour are on brink of hitting 50,000 – one illegal migrant every 11 mins since the election
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said accommodation for illegal migrants would be dealt with “not just by shifting individuals from hotels to other sites, but by driving down the numbers in supported accommodation overall”.
Hotels would be “reconfigured” to increase room-sharing and the test for accommodation would be “tightened”.
She said the Home Office would try to “identify alternative cheaper and more appropriate accommodation”.
He also wants to establish detention centres with compulsory deportations, even for women and children.
Sir Keir said: “The difference here is between an orderly sensible way of actually fixing a problem we inherited from the Tories or fanciful arrangements that are just not going to work.
“Nigel Farage and Reform are just the politics of grievance. They feed on grievance. They don’t want the problem solved because they’ve got no reason to exist if the problems are solved.”
The PM added that Mr Farage’s plan is “not fair to put forward to the public” because it is an idea that “just isn’t going to work”.
It came as Ms Cooper announced refugees will be banned from bringing their families to the UK as part of “radical” asylum reforms announced by the Home Secretary yesterday.
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Yvette Cooper announced refugees will be banned from bringing their families to the UK as part of ‘radical’ asylum reformsCredit: Sky News
The Home Secretary vowed that new immigration rules will temporarily suspend new applications from dependents of refugees already in Britain.
She also said that the controversial Article 8 of the ECHR — which guarantees a right to family life — should be interpreted differently.
Around 20,000 people come to the UK on refugee family reunion visas per year, according to Home Office figures.
Ms Cooper told the House of Commons yesterday: “Our reforms will also address the overly complex system for family migration, including changes to the way Article 8 of the ECHR is interpreted.
“We should be clear that international law is important.
“But we also need the interpretation of international law to keep up with the realities and challenges of today’s world.”
‘Living in a parallel universe’
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp accused Ms Cooper of “living in a parallel universe”.
Labour’s own Graham Stringer said the measures “don’t really deal with the fact that many migrants are not coming from war-torn countries, they’re coming from France, which isn’t persecuting them”.
And Reform MP Lee Anderson said: “Starmer continues to open the floodgates for hundreds of illegals each day.”
The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, became a flash point for discontent this summer after two of its guests were charged with sexual offences.
Epping Forest District Council won a bid at the High Court to block migrants from being housed at the hotel.
But the Court of Appeal last week overturned the injunction after an Home Office appeal.
Lee Anderson added: “Starmer makes hollow claims while refusing to close Epping. Hypocrite.”
Carpenter Jimmy Hillard, 52, of Loughton, Essex, has been handed an eight-week suspended prison sentence by Chelmsford JPs after admitting assaulting a police officer at a Bell Hotel demo on Friday.
PM’S ‘PRIDE’ IN FLAG
PM SIR Keir Starmer yesterday declared himself a “supporter of flags” — and revealed he still proudly displays a St George’s Cross in his flat.
He dismissed claims that showing off England’s ensign should be seen as racist, telling BBC Five Live: “I am the leader of the Labour Party who put the Union Jack on membership cards.
“I always sit in front of the Union Jack. I’ve been doing it for years, and it attracted a lot of comment when I started doing it.” He said he bought his England flag for last year’s Euros football.
The flag debate reignited after councils in the West Midlands and Tower Hamlets tried to remove the St George’s Cross from lamp posts and motorway bridges over claims they intimidated minorities.
The PM added: “They’re patriotic and a great symbol of our nation. I don’t think they should be devalued and belittled.”
A CAKE shop owner can remain in Britain despite being wanted for murder in his home country.
Carlos Kassimo Dos Santos, 33, was jailed for 14 years in his absence in 2016 over a gang killing in Portugal.
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Carlos Kassimo Dos Santos can remain in Britain despite being wanted for murder in his home countryCredit: NB PRESS LTD
An extradition bid failed when the High Court upheld a decision by a district judge to allow Santos to remain here.
It was deemed Santos, who denies involvement in the 2010 murder, could not be guaranteed a retrial and it could not be proved he fled justice to come here.
He is now co-owner of Kings & Queens Dessert outlet, set up three years ago in Leeds.
It recently won The Best Dessert Shop in West Yorkshire award.
Santos was 18 when he was accused of being part of a group who killed a gang rival near Lisbon.
He then spent two years in the army before coming to Britain, where his dad lives.
He said he was unaware he was jailed and did not know he had to notify authorities of his address change.
He refused to comment when approached.
ELON RANT
ELON Musk hit out at asylum seekers being housed in £300,000 newbuild homes after The Sun exposed it.
The world’s richest man, 54, waded into the migrant housing debate on his X platform, writing alongside our story: “This must stop now.”
The Tesla chief and former aide to US President Donald Trump also accused the Government of giving away freebies, such as houses worth £1,200-a-month, to import more voters.
Another user had written: “They give them homes rent-free while British citizens have to pay. This is how Labour stay in power.”
Mr Musk, worth £306billion, shared the comments and added: “Exactly. And it will work, unless the people of Britain put a stop to it.”
A MUM is ho-ho-home and dry for Christmas already — with £2,000 of gifts all set to go under the tree.
Charlotte Chandler started buying presents for her children Harley, 14, Evie, 13, and six-year-old Myles in June.
The 36-year-old says stocking up early takes off the pressure during the festive period.
She said: “Getting organised early makes a massive difference.
“I usually start in June but sometimes I start earlier.
“This way, I can spread the cost but also be less stressed nearer Christmas and have spare money for activities.
“Going through a busy shopping centre in December and fighting for a parking space is a no thank you.”
And she resists any urge to keep adding to her stockpile.
Charlotte said: “I don’t keep going until Christmas. I’m done now.”
The well-organised content creator, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, hides the presents in two 7ft cupboards with locks on them.
Besides the £2,000 on gifts, single mum Charlotte will add about £10 a week to her food shop to buy festive treats such as crisps, nuts, chocolates and fizzy drinks.
She said: “Anything to keep those stress levels down and enjoy Christmas.”
Christmas Eve boxes are out – the new trend parents are gifting kids instead, it’s cheaper & they’ll enjoy it more too
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Charlotte Chandler started buying presents for her children in JuneCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
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Security expert Graham Cluley said: “It all sounds like a joke but it’s deadly serious.”
The Ministry of Defence said: “We take data security extremely seriously and are committed to ensuring incidents are dealt with properly.”
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Apache helicopter pilot Harry Bourne was dishonourably discharged from the Army for sharing videos and photos of himself on OnlyFansCredit: REBEL AGENCY
IT was 1984 and newly qualified doctor Daniel Drucker was excited to dive into the world of scientific research.
Fresh out of the University of Toronto Medical School, the 28-year-old was working at a lab in Boston in the US when his supervisor asked him to carry out a routine experiment — which proved to be anything but.
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Dr Daniel Drucker says he would not rule out using jabs in the future if they proved to be effective against Alzheimer’s diseaseCredit: Supplied
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Model Lottie Moss was taken to hospital last year after a seizure linked to high doses of weight-loss drug OzempicCredit: instagram
For it led to Dr Drucker’s discovery of a previously unknown hormone, sparking a new era in medicine.
What he modestly calls a “happy accident” then kick-started a series of discoveries that made today’s game-changing weight loss jabs a reality.
The hormone was called glucagon-like peptide 1 — or GLP-1, as the world now knows it.
So far around 50,000 of us have been prescribed jabs on the NHS for weight loss, but it is estimated around 1.5million people here are buying them privately — a figure that is expected to rise sharply.
Dr Drucker, now 69, tells The Sun: “I never felt like I was on the brink of something huge.
“It was just a fantastic stroke of luck to be in the right place at the right time and to be part of an innovation that could improve the health of hundreds of millions of people all over the world.”
The drugs are now being hailed as a possible cure for a range of other conditions too, including dementia and migraine.
But Dr Drucker warns: “We need to be cautious, respect what we don’t know, and not rush into thinking these medicines are right for everyone.
‘Full of hope’
“There could be side-effects we haven’t seen yet, especially in groups we haven’t properly studied.”
I had weight regain and stomach issues coming off fat jabs
Some studies have also raised concerns about gallbladder problems and in rare cases, even suicidal thoughts.
GLP-1 was found to play a key role in regulating the appetite and blood sugar levels, by slowing digestion and signalling a feeling of fullness to the brain.
Fat jabs such as Mounjaro and Wegovy contain synthetic versions of GLP-1, tirzepatide and semaglutide, which mimic the natural hormone with astonishing, fat-busting results.
Originally these drugs — known as GLP-1 agonists — were licensed to treat Type 2 diabetes, due to their ability to stimulate the body’s production of insulin, which cuts high blood glucose levels.
But over the past 15 years, after studies confirmed the potential to tackle obesity, pharmaceutical firms have reapplied to have the drugs approved as weight loss treatments.
And now evidence is emerging almost daily to suggest these drugs could help treat and even prevent other chronic and degenerative diseases.
Hundreds of scientific trials are under way, and Dr Drucker is “full of hope”, adding that he would consider taking the drugs himself, to ward off Alzheimer’s disease.
He says: “I think the next five years is going to be massive. These drugs won’t fix everything, but if they help even half the conditions we are testing them for, we could finally find treatments for conditions once thought untreatable.”
Decades after his discovery, Dr Drucker is now a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, and a senior investigator at the affiliated Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, where GLP-1 research now fills his life.
He says: “Every morning I turn on my phone and check what’s happened overnight — what new discovery has been made, what could this hormone cure or treat.”
Even so, in May UK health chiefs warned that the jabs must not be taken during pregnancy or in the two months before conception, after studies of animals found that semaglutide can cause pregnancy loss and birth defects.
But with human use, no such danger has been confirmed, Dr Drucker says, and dozens of women have conceived while taking them.
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Dr Drucker’s pioneering work led to fat jabs that have become a medical game-changer
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The drugs are now being hailed as a possible cure for a range of other conditions too, including dementia and migraineCredit: Getty
Some scientists even believe GLP-1 drugs may boost fertility, and could become a go-to for infertility treatment.
Dr Drucker, listed in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024, says: “It wouldn’t surprise me if five years from now, once we have more clinical trial evidence, if we start recommending these medicines to help people get pregnant, and have safer pregnancies.”
It is exciting stuff, but Dr Drucker admits he also worries about people using the drugs for the wrong reasons — such as slim, young women in pursuit of unrealistic beauty ideals on social media.
He says: “If I’ve got a 17-year-old who wants to lose another five per cent of her body weight to look like some celebrity, that’s a real concern.
“We haven’t studied 10,000 teenage girls on these drugs over five years. We don’t know how they affect bones, fertility, mental health or development in the long term.”
Last year model Lottie Moss, sister of supermodel Kate, revealed she had ended up in hospital after a seizure linked to high doses of weight loss drug Ozempic.
I think the next five years will be massive. These drugs won’t fix everything, but if they help even half the conditions we are testing for, we could find treatments for conditions thought untreatable
Dr Daniel Drucker
A nurse told her the dose she had been injecting was meant for someone twice her size.
Dr Drucker warned that older adults, people with eating disorders and those with mental health conditions may respond differently to the drugs.
He says: “We’re still learning, and just because a medicine works well in one group doesn’t mean it is safe for everyone.”
Dr Drucker says: “Some people experience nausea and vomiting, which can lead to dehydration, and that in itself can be dangerous.” He also warns that losing weight too quickly can reduce muscle mass and bone density, which is especially risky for older people.
He adds: “This is why it is important people only take these drugs when being monitored by medical professionals, so they can be properly assessed for side-effects and receive the safest, most effective care.”
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Dr Drucker with his fellow medic wife Dr Cheryl Rosen, a dermatologistCredit: Getty
So far at least 85 people in the UK have died after taking weight loss jabs, according to reports sent to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency watchdog.
While none of the deaths has been definitively linked to the drugs, health bodies noted a “suspicion” that they may have played a role.
Dr Drucker says: “Reports like these can raise flags, but without proper comparison groups they don’t tell the full story.
‘Drugs aren’t candy’
“In fact, large trials show GLP-1 drugs actually reduce death rates in people with Type 2 diabetes and those with obesity and heart disease.
“So far, the evidence looks solid and reassuring.”
With millions of patients treated over the years, GLP-1s have a well-established safety record for diabetes and obesity.
But Dr Drucker warns that for newer uses, such as Alzheimer’s, fatty liver disease or sleep apnoea, we need more data.
He says: “I don’t think there are any hidden, terrifying side-effects waiting to be uncovered.
“But that doesn’t mean people should take them lightly. We don’t yet have 20 years of experience treating some of these conditions.
“We need to approach each new indication with appropriate caution, to really understand the benefits versus the potential risks.
“These drugs aren’t candy, they won’t fix everything — and like all medicines they have side-effects.
“I don’t think we should abandon our focus on safety. We need to move carefully and thoughtfully as this field evolves.”
I’m not struggling with Type 2 diabetes or obesity, but I do have a family history of Alzheimer’s. I’m watching the trials closely and, depending on the results, I wouldn’t rule out taking them in the future
Dr Daniel Drucker
He continues: “I’m not struggling with Type 2 diabetes or obesity, but I do have a family history of Alzheimer’s. I’m watching the trials closely and, depending on the results, I wouldn’t rule out taking them in the future.
“I have friends from college who are already showing early signs of cognitive decline, and there’s hope that in some cases, semaglutide might help to slow it.”
Several studies over the years support that theory.
A recent study by a US university found that the jabs could prevent Alzheimer’s-related changes in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Separate research from Taiwan found that people on GLP-1 agonist drugs appeared to have a 37 per cent lower risk of dementia.
Dr Drucker now regularly receives messages from people around the world whose lives have been changed by the drugs his lab helped to create.
He says: “I get tons of stories. People send me emails and photos, not just showing their weight loss, but how their health has changed in other ways too.”
Some say the jabs have helped their chronic pain, cleared brain fog or improved long-standing health conditions such as ulcerative colitis or arthritis.
Dr Drucker adds: “It’s incredibly heartwarming and I never get tired of hearing these stories.”
But for him there is even deeper meaning attached to his discovery.
His 97-year-old mother Cila, originally from Poland, survived the Holocaust, spending months as a child hiding in the family’s attic before they were captured and held in a ghetto, where her mother and sister were later shot dead.
At the end of the war in 1945 she became a refugee in Palestine, then in 1953 she emigrated to Canada, first settling in Montreal then making Toronto her home in the 1990s.
Dr Drucker says his work has helped to ease Cila’s survivor’s guilt which had consumed her for decades.
He says: “She looks at my work and she’s so proud of how many people it could potentially help.”
A 500kg unexploded Second World War bomb found in a Plymouth back garden triggered a warning to some 50,000 phones in February last year.
Messages can be targeted to relatively small areas to pinpoint those at risk.
Some 15,000 phones were alerted during flooding in Cumbria in May 2024, and 10,000 received a warning during flooding in Leicestershire in January this year.
The system is designed for use during the most likely emergencies to affect the UK and warnings would also be transmitted ontelevision,radioand locally by knocking on doors.
Cops issue urgent safety advice as Storm Eowyn triggers rare red weather warning
The agency’s Dr Gayatri Amirthalingam said: “Sadly, we are again reminded how severe whooping cough can be for very young babies.
“Vaccination is the best defence.
“It is vital pregnant women and infants receive their vaccines at the right time, ideally between 20 and 32 weeks.
“This passes protection to their baby in the womb so that they are protected from birth.”
Overall vaccination rates for primary school pupils are at the lowest for 15 years — with almost one in five not fully protected from diseases.
Over the coming weeks, millions of children will be flooding into classrooms across the UK.
And there’s a real risk they will return home with more than a few new friends and knowledge.
Pharmacist Thorrun Govind tells Sun on Sunday Health: “There’s often lots of hugging and playing between friends they haven’t seen all summer — and all that close contact means germs can easily spread.
“They also tend to cough and sneeze without covering their mouths and don’t always wash their hands without supervision.
“With early wake-ups, hard work in lessons and sports clubs, children can also get tired, which weakens their immune systems, leaving them prone to picking up illnesses.”
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A baby whose mother was not vaccinated against whooping cough has died after contracting the infection (stock picture)Credit: Getty
CHRONIC shortages of builders, plumbers and plasterers are making it ever harder to build the homes, schools and hospitals we need.
But today we publish a Government-backed list of construction apprenticeships to help YOU learn a trade, whatever your age or background.
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Below, we share 100 apprenticeships available across the country, pictured apprentice success story 18-year-old Brooke KnightCredit: Sun Newspapers Ltd
Teen bricklayer’s message to unemployed young Brits as thousands urged to learn skills for the housing trade
North West
Business Administrator Apprentice
Watson Construction Ltd
Motivated individual to join our small, supportive team to help us deliver a great service to our clients and their homeowners.
You will support the team with enquiries, admin tasks and aftercare, whilst learning on the job.
If you’re organised, friendly and ready to grow with a leader homebuilder we want to hear from you.
£18,000 a year.
Salford (M7 2ZS). Closes Sep 19, start Sep 29.
Apprentice Construction Maintenance Operative
Edward Anthony Ltd
Enthusiastic individual who wants to learn and train.
Role requires physical labour such as lifting, carrying materials, assisting set-up/close down of work areas, ability to take direction to ensure safe working standards, and ability to work as a team.
Role is predominantly a labouring position.
£11,778 for first year, then could rise depending on your age.
Birkenhead, Wirral (CH41 9AH).
Closes Sep 12, start Sep 15.
Building Materials Apprenticeship
Joseph Parr (Alco) Ltd
Designed for supply-chain warehouse operative who wants to be upskilled to understand and get involved in the entire distribution operation, including picking, loading, unloading, booking in, safety and recycling and virtual learning. £17,667 a year.
Manchester (M27 8SN).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 2.
Bench Joiner
A J & D Chapelhow (Cliburn) Ltd
Seeking a motivated, detail-oriented apprentice to join our team specialising in manufacture of high-quality timber windows and doors.
Will have a strong interest in woodworking, basic understanding of joinery tools and technique, and commitment to developing practical skills in a workshop environment.
£15,704 a year.
Penrith, Cumbria (CA10 3AL).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 2.
Apprentice Bricklayer
MSP Projects Ltd
Enthusiastic individual to join our growing team and learn from industry experts.
Work toward your Level 2 bricklayer apprenticeship qualification, in a close team.
Wage, £11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Knutsford, Cheshire (WA16 8RW).
Closes Sep 23, start Sep 29.
Apprentice Landscaper
Ashbourne Garden and Property Maintenance
Motivated, hardworking apprentice to join our team.
Role involves cutting grass, trimming hedges, and weeding.
Candidate should have a passion for outdoor work, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to learn and grow in the landscaping industry.
£14,526.20 a year.
Stockport (SK7 6DW).
Closes Oct 1, start Oct 6.
Apprentice Landscape Gardener
Distinctive Gardens Ltd
Learn how to design, build and maintain outdoor spaces, combining practical skills with creative design to create gardens, driveways and landscaped areas.
£15,600 a year.
Lancaster (LA2 0RD).
Closes Sept 28, start Oct 13.
Business Administration Apprentice
Construction Resources
Specialist recruitment company within the built environment sector seeks a motivated, organised apprentice to support our team with a variety of administrative and operational tasks.
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Liverpool (L22 0PJ).
Closes Sep 30, start Oct 4.
Apprentice Fenestration Installer (Level 2)
Everglaze Ltd
Installers here often work as part of small teams, on jobs for small shop owners, landlords, tenants and home owners, or on large-scale projects for developers.
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Wigan (WN5 8QJ).
Closes Sep 5, start Sep 15.
Business Administrator Apprentice
Watson Construction Ltd
Motivated individual to join our small, supportive team to help us deliver a great service to our clients and their homeowners.
Support the team with handling enquiries, admin tasks and aftercare – all while learning on the job.
If you’re an organised person, friendly and ready to grow with a leader homebuilder, we want to hear from you.
£18,000 a year.
Salford (M7 2ZS).
Closes Sep 19, start Sep 29.
Apprentice Stonemason
Bullen Conservation Ltd
Excellent opportunity for an apprentice with a conservation business specialising in heritage skills.
£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Oldham (OL1 3NN).
Closes Sep 21. Start to be determined.
B&Q Customer Advisor Apprenticeship
Bamber Bridge
Become an expert advisor, who gets to know each customer and their home-improvement project.
Sales is important, of course, as is managing stock, setting up displays and keeping a shop looking great.
£10,575 a year.
Preston (PR5 6BZ).
Closes Sept 2, start Sep 9.
Grounds & Garden Apprentice
Sedbergh School, Cumbria
The gardening team here provide pupils, staff and visitors with gardens commensurate with Sedbergh’s long- standing reputation as a leading independent school.
Tasks will vary daily, determined by the assistant grounds manager or head gardener and will include use of hand tools and light machinery to maintain the gardens.
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Sedbergh (LA10 5HG).
Closes Sep 7, start Sep 22.
‘Opening for military vets and ex-offenders’
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Roger Morton, Director of Business Change at the NHBC, said: ‘The industry needs more than 250,000 construction workers by 2028 to meet demand and build the 10,000 new homes we need’Credit: supplied
TO match the Government’s £100million for training courses, the National House Building Council is injecting the same.
They are looking to get more young people into construction, but also other groups including ex-military and people who have been in prison.
Roger Morton, Director of Business Change at the NHBC, said: “The industry needs more than 250,000 construction workers by 2028 to meet demand and build the 10,000 new homes we need. We need 2,500 brickies, 2,500 groundworkers and 1,000 carpenters and that’s why we’re investing £100million. We’re investing in 12 new NHBC multi-skilled training hubs across the country, to support 3,000 apprenticeships each year. We are targeting young people but also career changers, veterans, ex-offenders. We provide a unique, immersive facility where we can train people in 14 to 18 months, many with distinctions. That’s nearly twice as fast as traditional routes.
“We need to change perception so people see that being a trade is a great career. The average bricklayer earns £50,000, and they might progress to management, senior management, director. A colleague began as an apprentice and runs a 230-strong department.”
North East
Groundworker Apprentice
WL Straughan & Son
Seeking a keen, willing-to-learn apprentice to learn all aspects of the trade.
£15,311.40 a year.
Bedlington Lane Farm, Northumberland (NE22 6AA).
Closes Sep 5, start Sep 15.
Property Maintenance Apprentice
Simpson & Hill Construction Ltd
Be part of a well-established and highly recommended building company based in Stokesley, North Yorks that covers all aspects of construction throughout Co Durham & North Yorks.
Looking for an apprentice to a busy team.
£15,311.40 a year.
Closes Sep 15, start Sep 22.
Machining/Tool Room Apprentice
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Ltd
Earn as you learn with this major employer.
Training is underpinned by practical experience.
£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
North Shields, Tyne and Wear (NE27 0QH).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 22.
Apprentice Joiner
Andy Dunbar Joinery
Work for a premium company, experts in bespoke design and manufacture of handmade architectural joinery.
Looking for an apprentice to join a busy team.
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Middlesbrough (TS2 1DY).
Closes Sep 8, start Sep 15.
Conventional Machining Apprentice
Clifton Engineering (NE) Ltd
Fantastic opportunity for a manual machining apprentice to join this fantastic team based in Morpeth, and earn while you learn.
Your training will be underpinned with practical experience which will prepare you for an exciting career.
Wage, £14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Northumberland (NE61 6JN).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 13.
Signage Apprentice Technician
Alan Rowe Signs and Graphics
Offering a route into a potential full-time career within a family-run business.
We specialise in creating signs and custom graphics for vehicles, with over 40 years’ experience.
Offering the opportunity to work in a hands-on role within the business and achieve a qualification in the process.
£17,550 a year.
Tyne and Wear (NE6 4QL).
Closes Sep 12, Start Sep 15.
Groundwork Apprentice
Meldrum Group
Northern Skills are recruiting for Meldrum Group.
This will allow you to gain on-the-job experience while studying toward a Level 2 property maintenance apprenticeship qualification.
£15,311.40 a year.
Stockton-on-Tees (TS18 3TX).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 9.
Apprentice Design & Development Engineer
Elfab Ltd
Learn and develop skills within a range of engineering, technical and design expertise.
Duties include concept feasibility, design, development, launch and production.
Additional activities include rapid prototyping, assembly, testing, validating and performance analysis.
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
North Shields, Tyne and Wear (NE29 8SD).
Closes Sep 13, start Sep 22.
Administrative Apprentice
In Charge Construction Ltd
Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of In Charge Construction Limited who are looking for a motivated candidate to join their team.
Learn the role of a business administrator while also gaining a qualification.
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Darlington (DL1 4FA).
Closes Sep 29, start Oct 6.
Wood Product Manufacturing Apprentice
Balmoral Joinery
Passionate about working with your hands to create quality wood products?
Join our Wood Product Manufacturing Apprenticeship at Balmoral Joinery and gain experience in a dynamic environment.
Grow your skills, master your craft, and become part of a team that values tradition, precision and innovation.
£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Swalwell, Tyne and Wear (NE16 3AD).
Closes Sep 5, start Sep 15.
Welder Fabricator Apprentice
Shell Engineering
Work with metals including steel and aluminium, learning welding, fabrication and use of precision tools.
£14,918.80 a year.
Chester-le-Street, Co Durham (DH2 1AJ).
Closes Sep 6, start Sep 15.
Apprentice Welder/Fabricator
Bulkhaul Ltd
Looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, punctual candidate, ideally in their second year of college.
This role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and to be able to follow safety protocols.
There is the opportunity of a full-time role upon completion, pending a review of progress/performance while on the apprenticeship.
£17,680 a year.
Middlesbrough (TS2 1PS).
Closes Sep 3, start Sep 15.
Apprentice Welding and Workshop Technician
Aliweld Ltd
Be responsible for supporting fabrication and assembly of aluminium tipper and waggon bodies under the supervision of experienced welders.
Ideal for someone with a keen interest in engineering, a strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow in a skilled trade.
A great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a busy office team.
The apprentice will help with a broad range of administrative tasks covering many aspects of the business.
£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Darlington (DL1 4FA).
Closes Sep 12, start Oct 1.
‘I love to learn and earn’
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Tegan Pryor, 23, from Shefford, Beds, said: ‘I started training as a bricklayer three years ago and honestly, I’ve never looked back’Credit: supplied
SHE is sleight of figure, so many think Tegan Pryor is joking when she tells them she’s a builder.
But having ditched a leisure-centre job to study bricklaying at college, the hard grafter is now backing our Build A Better Britain campaign to urge more young people to take up a trade.
Tegan, 23, from Shefford, Beds, said: “I started training as a bricklayer three years ago and honestly, I’ve never looked back.
“It is 100 per cent the right career for me. I was a lifeguard and receptionist at a leisure centre before but there wasn’t much career opportunity, it felt like a dead end.
“Now, I get to work outdoors and have a laugh with my colleagues – and I’m not treated any differently because I’m a woman.
“There is respect, and I learn something new every day.
“I’m on about £130 a day for an eight-and-a-half hour shift and some days it’s hard, but it’s also satisfying when you look back on what you achieved.
“The average wage for a bricklayer is about £50,000 a year and that’s what I’m heading towards.”
Yorkshire & The Humber
Apprentice Construction Quantity Surveyor
Sum ADR Limited
Join this independent consultancy adjudication/Q/S firm.
Role combines on-the-job training with structured learning to gain job-specific skills.
Earn a wage and receive holiday pay, while working alongside experienced staff and dedicating time to relevant study.
£15,704 to £25,396.80 a year.
Wetherby, West Yorks (LS23 6FJ). Closes Sep 11, start Oct 30.
Apprentice Assistant Site (Level 3) Manager
Greenchurch Developments
Apprenticeship agency EN:Able Futures has teamed up with Greenchurch Developments to offer this exciting opportunity.
If you want to work with a company that values quality, whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification, apply today.
£15,704 a year.
Doncaster (DN6 8QA).
Closes Sep 11, start Sep 15.
Building Services Design Engineer Apprentice
Hoare Lea LLP
Collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of specialists.
Be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
Advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured career paths framework.
Wage £24,250 a year. Leeds (LS2 8LY). Closes Oct 31, start Jan 3.
Apprentice Construction Site Supervisor
Greenchurch Developments
Apprenticeship agency EN:Able Futures has partnered with Greenchurch Developments to offer this opportunity to work for their company.
If you are wanting to work with a company that values quality, whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification. £16,881.80 a year.
Doncaster (DN6 8QA).
Closes Sep 11, start Sep 15.
Construction Management Apprenticeship
Lovell Regen
Partnered with Lovell Regen, EN:Able Futures is offering an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, whilst working toward a Level 3 construction support technician qualification.
£15,410 a year.
Doncaster (DN6 8QA).
Closes Sep 4, start Sep 8.
Business Administration Apprentice
Dutton FM
Exciting opportunity to work for Dutton Group, specifically facility managers Dutton FM, as a business administrator within a small team, friendly team.
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Wakefield, West Yorks (WF1 2ED).
Closes Sep 6, start Sep 8.
Engineering Fitter Apprentice
Trivent
Long-standing manufacturer of kitchen ventilation systems is looking for the newest engineering talent to join its operation in Leeds.
This apprenticeship leads you to become a skilled engineer within the company’s mechanical fitting department.
Candidates must be 18-plus, due to the nature of work.
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Leeds (LS11 0EF).
Closes Sep 2, start Sep 8.
Apprentice Assistant Site Manager (Level 3)
Huber Parking
Apprenticeship agency EN:Able Futures are partnering with Huber Parking to look for an apprentice manager to join their busy team.
Working on the Calderdale Royal Hospital site, you will learn everything to get you through your nationally recognised qualification. £16,588 a year.
Halifax, West Yorks (HX3 0PW).
Closes Sep 11, start Sep 15.
Apprentice Construction Site Supervisor
GS Kelsey Construction
Apprenticeship employer EN:Able Futures are partnering with GS Kelsey to support the delivery of new-build housing.
Fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to become part of a growing team.
£16,784 a year.
Rotherham, South Yorks (S66 8DW).
Closes Sep 26, start Sep 29.
‘You can make £300 a day’
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Lucas, 25, from Nottingham, did a two-and-a-half year bricklaying course at Derby CollegeCredit: Paul Tonge
HE was toying with going to university but the prospect of three more years’ book study, and the debt, swung Lucas Robinson to learn a trade.
Lucas, 25, from Nottingham, did a two-and-a-half year bricklaying course at Derby College, while working on sites for his employer at £170 a week.
He said of bricklaying: “I’ve been doing this for four years and the company I work for is all over the country. Bricklaying is what you make of it. You can start at 8am, finish at 3pm and make £300 a day, depending on the deal. I’ve been doing ‘price bricklaying’ for a while, paid 65p a brick and about £150 a day, but I hear you can make £1 a brick in London.
“Eight hours is a long day carrying bricks and it can be stressful when things are not going right, but I love my job. My dad’s a bricklayer too.
“My mum wanted to push me down the uni route, but I decided on a different path and I’m so happy.
“Looking at a house and thinking, I built that and people are going to live in it, it’s a good feeling.”
East Midlands
Estimator
FP McCann
Undertake the tasks involved within the estimating process, from measuring and doing take-offs, to producing quotations for external customers.
An estimator creates quotations based on drawings, listing products and costs for customer orders.
£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age.
Derbyshire (DE6 4PH).
Closes Sep 10, start Sep 30.
Apprentice Fabricator/Welder Metal Fabricator
James Engineering
We pride ourselves on family values – the company was founded by the grandfather of the current owner.
Our mission is simple: to provide high-quality services without compromising on quality.
We are seeking an apprentice fabricator/welder to join our team.
Learn all aspects of steel- welding including MIG, TIG and MMA.
Wage £17,238 a year.
Alfreton (DE55 7JR).
Closes Sep 12, start Sep 15.
Maintenance Apprentice Engineer
Gordon Ellis & Co
Opportunity for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our maintenance team.
The successful candidate will work alongside our skilled maintenance engineers to develop a broad range of practical engineering skills.
£17,550 a year.
Derby (DE74 2PY).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 2.
Warehouse Operative Apprentice
International Abrasives Ltd
Join our growing business where hard work is recognised and development encouraged.
Pick, pack and ship orders, unload and restock deliveries, keep the warehouse organised and support stock control.
A strong work ethic is essential.
£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Leicester (LE9 6TJ).
Closes Sep 16, start Sep 22.
Apprentice Estimator
James Engineering Constructions Ltd
Opportunity to join this family business.
You will be part of the estimating team, working in a busy office, supporting the supervisor and sales director.
£17,162.60 a year.
Alfreton (DE55 7JR).
Closes Sep 15, start Sep 22.
Apprentice Cabinet Maker
Alias Industries Ltd
Enrol on a furniture- manufacturing apprenticeship with Leicester College.
You will be trained as a cabinet maker/bench joiner, working in a modern workshop environment to produce high-end, bespoke furniture and displays for domestic and retail sectors.
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase.
Peckleton, Leicester (LE9 7RN).
Closes Sep 5, start Sep 8.
Hardware Engineer Apprentice
Brick Ltd
You will help construction colleagues to get the most value from their tech tools, rectifying any faults and providing advice about a wide range of hardware and related software.
We are looking for someone who has great hardware knowledge as well as impressive customer service skills.
£20,000 a year. Leicestershire (LE67 6HS).
Closes Sep 23, start Oct 1.
Health, Safety and Environment Apprentice
Mecc Alte (UK) Ltd
Exciting opportunity for a motivated apprentice to work within our Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (GHSE) department to help ensure that compliance measures are adhered to within the company.
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Full-time employment, with day-release training, offering a competitive salary and 21 days’ paid holiday as well as bank holidays.
Based in Northampton, Metrol Springs is the UK’s largest manufacturer of gas springs.
Metrol is part of the PLC Lesjofors Group.
Our group includes almost 40 manufacturing and sales companies in many countries.
£19,760 a year.
Northampton (NN3 6QF).
Closes Sep 5, start Sep 8.
Apprentice Construction Site Supervisor
GS Kelsey Construction
Apprenticeship employer EN:Able Futures is partnering with GS Kelsey Construction to support delivery of new-build housing.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to become part of a dynamic and growing team.
£16,784 a year.
Scunthorpe, Lincs (DN16 2HF).
Closes Sep 26, start Sep 29.
‘I’m problem solving daily’
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Dan Smoker has been a builder for 18 years and reckons the trade is going from strength to strengthCredit: supplied
DILIGENT Dan Smoker has been a builder for 18 years and reckons the trade is going from strength to strength so there’s good money to be made for those with the right skills.
Dan, 34, from Epsom, Surrey, said: “I did bricklaying at college and after that went into being a multi-trader.
“Now I run my own company and business is good. If someone needs a new kitchen or bathroom, they call me.
“I work on word-of-mouth so don’t have to advertise, and my niche is the maintenance side of things. It’s been a fantastic career for me because you rarely work for the same person and you’re dealing with a range of issues and problems.
“You are problem-solving every day and the bit I like is when you do the work, stand back and see the customer is happy. You feel really proud of what you’ve done. It’s a feeling of immense satisfaction.
“You’ve got to turn up, want to learn the craft then do it properly, and it will come – all the trades are on the up right now.”
West Midlands
Apprentice Joiner Carpenter (Level 2)
Middleton Traditional Joinery Ltd
Looking to recruit a motivated apprentice to support our growing business needs.
Your role will allow you to gain hands-on experience working alongside skilled professionals, learning the craft of carpentry and the processes involved in producing precision-manufactured components.
We are seeking someone who takes pride in their work.
£15,704 a year. West Coppice Road,
Walsall (WS8 7HB).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 8.
Plumbing & Heating Apprentice (Level 3)
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
A great opportunity to work alongside our existing Trades staff, getting hand-on experience and travelling across Sandwell.
You will be trained in all aspects of plumbing and domestic heating work, such as installing bathrooms and kitchens, replacing pipework and fixing leaks and repairs – all whilst undertaking a Level 3 qualification.
Wage £14,526.20 a year.
Oldbury (B69 3ES).
Closes Sep 12, start Nov 3.
Apprentice Construction Site Supervisor
GS Kelsey Construction
Partnering with award-winning apprenticeship employer EN:Able Futures, this new-build housing provider is offering a fantastic opportunity for you to become part of their growing team.
£16,784 a year.
Gainsborough, Lincs (DN21 1SJ).
Closes Sep 26, start Sep 29.
Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative
Brass Facilities
Seeking an apprentice to join our hardworking mobile gardening department that works on our various contracts in the Midlands Area.
The successful candidate will be cutting grass and hedges and dealing with maintenance duties.
£16,640 a year.
Wednesbury (WS10 0PD).
Closes Sep 5, start date Sep 8.
Bricklayer Apprentice (Level 2)
All Britain Construction Ltd
Join a driven construction team with an impressive client portfolio.
This is a full-time position, in an environment that will allow the right person to unlock their potential.
If you have the right attitude – either with the experience or determination to learn how to perform and grow with a winning team – then this is the role for you.
£15,704 a year.
Worcester (WR5 2PT).
Closes tomorrow, start Oct 1.
Apprentice Production Technician.
Narros Aisle Ltd
Looking for an apprentice to work as part of a skilled team, in a dynamic and growing company.
Narros Aisle Ltd are recruiting for our team at our production facility in the West Midlands.
You will play a crucial role within the production unit, ensuring that products meet our high-quality standards.
The role will involve you in learning about assembly, maintenance and repair of our forklift trucks.
£15,311.40 a year.
Tipton (DY4 7AU).
Closes Sep 4, start Sep 18.
Apprentice Carpenter
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside our existing trades staff, getting hands-on carpentry experience while travelling across the Sandwell Borough.
You will be trained in all aspects of carpentry work while undertaking a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification.
£14,526.20 a year.
Oldbury (B69 3ES).
Closes Sep 12, start Nov 3.
Apprentice Painter & Decorator (Level 2)
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Great opportunity to work alongside our existing trades staff, getting hands-on experience and travelling across the Sandwell borough.
You will be trained in all aspects of painting and decorating, whilst undertaking a Level 2 qualification.
Wage £14,526.20 a year.
Oldbury (B69 3ES).
Closes Sep 12, start Nov 3.
Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice (Level 3)
Hadley Group
Looking for a metal-forming manufacturing technician apprentice to gain the knowledge and competence required to effectively operate at semi-skilled or skilled operator status.
You will carry out a range of engineering and manufacturing processes within the cold-rolling environment.
£15,743 a year.
West Midlands (B66 2PA).
Closes Sep 2, start Sep 15.
Production Operative Apprentice
Frederick Cooper
Looking for someone excited to start their successful career in the manufacturing sector, with opportunity to specialise in several different roles including wet-paint spraying, powder-coating, polishing, business administration and more.
£15,392 a year.
Birmingham (B9 4TS).
Closes Sep 8, start Sep 29.
Landscaping Apprentice
Flagstone and Flora Ltd
Experience all aspects of landscaping, including laying slabs, setting levels and installing decking.
Learn about paving, fencing, and woodwork, and brick and block work to build retaining walls, garden walls and raised beds.
£15,704 for the first year, then could increase depending on age.
Evesham, Worcs (WR11 8PR).
Closes Sep 2, start Sep 9.
East of England
Apprentice Electrical Draughtsman
Nordson Test & Inspection
The company has a strong portfolio of award-winning products for destructive and non-destructive mechanical testing, as well as the inspection of electronic components.
If you are keen on building your knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering, then join our research and development team in Colchester and experience product innovation first hand.
£14,820.65 to £23,968.23 a year.
Essex (CO4 9AS).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 8.
Apprentice Fitter (Level 3)
DXB Pump & Power Ltd
We are a leading pump-manufacturing company focusing on their customers.
Our main objective is to design and manufacture high-quality pump sets that offer outstanding reliability.
We have a reputation for exceptional customer service, backed by a large selection of quality pump products.
£19,500 a year.
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (IP30 9HR).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 15.
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Fine Line Sheet Metal Engineering Ltd
Start your career with a well-established sheet-metal engineering company.
As an apprentice, you’ll receive hands-on training, develop a wide range of practical skills, and gain a solid understanding of the industry.
With guidance from experienced professionals, you’ll build the foundations for a rewarding and long-term career in engineering.
£15,704 to £25,396.80 a year.
Essex (CM7 2YN).
Closes Sep 3, start Sep 4.
Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice
Trivium Packaging
Swarm Group is working with Trivium Packaging in their search for a Level 3 maintenance and operations engineering technician apprentice.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a robust work environment and gain valuable skills to become a multi-skilled engineer.
£20,000 a year.
Norwich (NR7 9AZ).
Closes Sep 10, start Sep 15.
Apprenticeship in CNC Machining (four years)
NE Engineering
Fast-growing manufacturing facility that offers the ideal environment for candidates to learn the required skills in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing.
The successful candidate will be trained to set, operate and programme the latest technology.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone to get into engineering.
Competitive wage.
Norwich (NR13 6LJ).
Closes Sep 5, start Sep 8.
Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)
TML Precision Engineering Ltd
You will become integral to an already established team, and be exposed to all areas of the business to grow and develop knowledge and expertise.
£15,311.40 to £24,761.88, depending on your age.
Hethel, Norfolk (NR14 8QR). Closes Sep 12, start Jan 1.
Apprentice Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician
SA Tooley Ltd
Shadowing/assisting qualified engineers, to develop your skills and knowledge in all aspects of the plumbing and domestic heating work carried out by the company.
£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age.
Scratby, Norfolk (NR29 3LW).
Closes Sep 12, start Jan 1.
Estimating Apprentice
Loughton Contracts PLC
Seeking a motivated and detail-orientated individual to support our fit-out estimating and sales team in preparing accurate, cost-effective bids for commercial flooring projects.
This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-performing environment, working within the construction industry.
£15,500 a year.
Loughton, Essex (IG10 3FL).
Closes Sep 5, start Sep 15.
Apprentice Plasterer
Training and Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd.
This is a full plastering course, not just skimming.
The apprentice will be learning the following: mixing techniques, material- estimation handling and stick-management, defect repair, floating and beading techniques, rendering, base-coat application and scratch coats, dry-lining, jointing, levelling compounds, screeds and much more.
£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age.
King’s Lynn, Norfolk (PE34 3AH).
Closes Sep 30, start Oct 1.
Apprentice Construction Landscaper
Training and Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd.
If you love the outdoors and are interested in developing hands-on skills in landscaping, then this Essex-based business, in Chelmsford, is looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals to be part of their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about a trade while also gaining hands-on, practical experience in the construction industry.
£17,667 for your first year, and then could increase depending on your age.
Closes Sep 30, start October 5.
Apprentice Carpenter and Joiner
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd.
Successful apprentice candidates will join our first fix joinery team in putting together our proprietary timber frame.
This frame has been developed by our design team over a number of years and forms a key component of our house types.
£17,680 a year.
Epping, Essex (CM16 6LT).
Closes Sep 30, start Oct 1.
Fencing Installer Apprentice
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd
Looking for motivated individuals to gain hands-on, practical experience and build toward a career within a growing and dynamic field.
£17,667 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Essex (CM1 3AA).
Closes Sep 30, start Oct 1.
London & The South East
Apprenticeship
Brenbar Electrical Services Ltd
Seeking an enthusiastic Level 4 quantity surveyor apprentice to join our team, supporting the quantity surveying team through various stages of a project.
£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age.
Romford (RM3 8UR).
Closes Sep 10, start Sep 15.
Site Supervisor Apprentice
Brenbar Electrical Services Ltd
Looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team as a construction site supervisor apprentice, to assist the site manager with daily tasks.
Wage £11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age.
Romford (RM3 8UR).
Closes Sep 15, start Sep 22.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Roberts Brothers Construction Ltd
Our bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures.
£14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year.
Reading (RG31 6HF).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 2.
Groundworks Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Kilnbridge Construction Services Ltd
Opportunity to lay the foundations of a career within construction, as part of a recognised company working on showpiece jobs such as London’s Canary Wharf.
As an apprentice, you will be on a development plan, and a career mentor will help your progression throughout your apprenticeship.
We offer a competitive salary, 20 days’ annual leave and more.
CSCS card required. £31,000 a year. London (NW10 6DZ).
Closes Sep 5, start Nov 10.
Formworker Apprenticeship
Kilnbridge Construction Services Ltd
Opportunity to start a career within construction, with a recognised company working on prestige jobs such as London’s Canary Wharf.
As an apprentice, you will be on a development plan and a career mentor will support your progression.
We offer a competitive salary, 20 days’ annual leave and more. CSCS card required. £31,000 a year.
London (NW10 6DZ).
Closes Sep 5, start Oct 5.
Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
Byoot Construction Ltd
Great opportunity to join our team. £16,672.50 a year.
London (W3 0TE).
Closes Sep 15, start Sep 22.
Associate Project Manager
Apprentice Byoot Construction Ltd
Learn the ropes of project management, including site programs, progress reports, site inspections, cost reporting, tender analysis and monthly valuations.
£22,500 a year.
London (W3 0TE).
Closes Sep 15, start Sep 22.
Construction Site Supervisor Apprentice
Byoot Construction Ltd
A great opportunity in the construction industry, to play an integral role within a dynamic team at Byroot.
£21,000 a year.
London (W3 0TE).
Closes Sep 8, start Sep 15.
Quantity Surveyor Apprentice
Trinity Surfacing Ltd
Seeking a motivated and detail-orientated apprentice who will be part of our commercial team.
Role offers hands-on, practical experience working in the areas of cost management, contract administration, and project delivery, while also studying towards achieving a recognised qualification in quantity surveying or construction management.
£22,000 a year.
Rochester, Kent (ME3 9ND).
Closes Sep 15, start Sep 22.
Apprentice Business Administrator
Sunninghill Construction Co Ltd
Exciting opportunity for an apprentice to develop foundation knowledge as an apprentice, by providing administrative support to a leading marketing and business development team, whilst also studying for a business administrator Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.
£14,133.60 a year.
Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 1BP).
Closes Sep 22, start date Oct 26.
Apprentice Construction Site Supervisor
Kori Construction
Award-winning contractor, and one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the UK, is offering an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work on our Hampton project in Kingston upon Thames, South West London.
£28,812 a year.
Hampton, South West London (TW12 2AX).
Closes Sep 8, start Sep 22.
Construction Apprentice
Kori Construction
You will be working with a strong team of highly knowledgeable individuals to develop your skill set and progress your career.
In exchange for your hard work and commitment, we will provide you with a competitive salary and support you with a top-quality apprenticeship training programme.
£21,000 a year.
Hampton, South West London (TW12 2AX).
Closes Sep 15, start Sep 22.
Apprentice Landscaper
Bobby Brown Garden Construction Ltd
We are a small, high-end local business.
With increased demand, we are excited to provide a valuable opportunity for a young person to learn, develop skills and build a rewarding career with us.
Working typically within Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, specifically around Thame and Chinnor.
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Aylesbury, Bucks (HP17 8QZ).
Closes Sep 5, start Sep 15.
Apprentice Construction Materials Technician
BAM Construct UK
Learn all about construction materials testing – no experience needed, just a great work ethic and willingness to get stuck in.
You’ll split your time between site and lab, working on the HS2 Project – the UK’s biggest-ever rail infrastructure development, stretching from London to the North West.
£20,000 a year.
Aylesbury, Bucks (HP18 0BX).
Closes Sep 5, start Sep 8.
South West
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Liam Quick Construction Ltd
You will be working alongside other builders so will also pick up experience in other home-improvement activities.
£15,704 a year.
Plymouth (PL3 5SF).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 15
Carpentry Apprenticeship – Carpentry and Joinery (Level 2)
AC Construction and Carpentry Ltd
Looking for a hard-working, reliable and passionate apprentice to join an experienced team in and around Plymouth.
We are a very experienced company that has taken on many apprentices throughout the years.
We work to teach them new skills and develop the ones they already have.
£15,704 a year.
Langage Business Park, Plympton, Devon (PL7 5BG).
Closes tomorrow, start Sep 15.
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Pathfinder Park Homes Ltd
Work under the direction and guidance of a team leader to assist in installing all aspects of plumbing and heating into new-build luxury lodges, whilst upholding safety guidelines and complying with codes and regulations.
You will be required to undertake work throughout the site.
£15,311.40 a year.
Devon (TQ12 6FJ).
Closes Sep 10, start Sep 20.
Customer Advisor
Apprenticeship B&Q – Torquay
Join our team, and you’ll become an expert advisor – an inspiration as well as a guide, the person who gets to know every customer and their home improvement projects.
Sales will be important, of course, as will things such as managing stock, setting up displays, and making sure your store looks great at all times.
£11,897 a year.
Woodland Business Park, Torquay (TQ2 8AS).
Closes Sep 18, start Sep 25.
Maintenance Apprentice (Level 2)
Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd
Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for our patients and their families in South Devon.
Working as part of a small estates team, you will help deliver our vision by participating in the maintenance of the fabric and structure of all the hospice buildings, as well as contributing to various ongoing grounds maintenance work.
£14,918.80 a year.
Torquay (TQ2 5LS).
Closes Sep 3, start Sep 15.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2)
JMP Bricklaying & Building Services Ltd
Looking for an apprentice to join their team in Saltash, Cornwall.
Main duties will include applying and sealing foundations with materials that are damp- resistant, spreading and removing excess mortar, inspecting vertical and horizontal brick alignment.
£15,704 a year.
Buckfastleigh, Devon (TQ11 0LL).
Closes Oct 31, start Nov 3.
Apprentice Bricklayer
Crestmoor Construction
Seeks an energetic apprentice to join its construction team.
Projects include bridges, retaining walls, commercial builds, and domestic works.
You’ll learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable skills to build a lasting career in the construction and civil- engineering industry.
£15,704 a year.
Wincanton, Somerset (BA9 8AP).
Closes Sep 3, start Sep 10.
Business Administration Apprentice
Planning Inspectorate
Whether you’re starting your first job, returning to work, or seeking a fresh challenge, our Level 3 apprenticeship offers hands-on experience, with support from City of Bristol College, and a welcoming team at the Planning Inspectorate.
£22,728 a year.
Bristol (BS1 6PN).
Closes Sep 7, start date Nov 3.
Roofing Apprenticeship
Heritage Building & Roofing Ltd
Learn to install, repair and maintain slate and tile roofs while working safely at height.
Earn as you learn, gain hands-on experience, and build skills for a career in a high-demand trade with excellent progression and opportunities for self-employment.
£15,704 a year.
Bristol (BS1 5AR) and two other locations.
Closes Sep 19, start Sep 25.
Drylining Apprenticeship
Lumini Developments Ltd
Learn to install partition walls, ceilings, and interior fittings to a high standard.
Gain hands-on experience, work with a skilled team, and start a career in a growing trade with strong demand and excellent progression opportunities.
Wage £15,704 a year. Bristol (BS3 1HT) and two other locations.
Closes Sep 19, start Sep 25.
Apprentice Groundworker
C&R Construction
Learn to prepare sites, dig foundations, lay drainage and handle materials safely.
Gain hands-on experience, work as part of a skilled team and build a career in a high-demand trade with progression opportunities.
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Crediton, Devon (EX17 6AX).
Closes Sep 19, start Sep 25.
Apprentice Roofer
Deelis Roofing Ltd
You will learn about how to install, repair and maintain slate and tile roofs while working safely at height.
Earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience, and build skills for a career in a high-demand trade that offers excellent career progression opportunities.
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Taunton, Somerset (TA1 5NF).
Closes Sep 19, start Sep 25.
Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
CoTrain
This apprenticeship is a springboard for anyone wishing to progress into construction quantity surveying.
Assisting senior managers with the budgeting of construction projects, as well as control of costs.
£15,311.40 to £24,761.88, depending on your age.
Gosport (PO12 2HE).
Closes Sep 4, star Sep 15.
Apprentice Groundworker
Morcom Construction Ltd
Morcom are offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic team as an apprentice Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kick-start your career as a groundworker.
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Sites across Cornwall. (TR15 3RD).
Closes Sep 12, start Sep 15.
Apprentice Roofer
Greenlight Group
Established in 2009, Greenlight Group has been in operation for more than 15 years, supplying safety consultancy and safety assessment services to an ever-growing roster of clients.
Your apprenticeship would be based in Bristol, and you should apply for this role if you are interested in a long-term career as a roofing specialist.
£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
(BS3 2EB)
Closes Sep 19, start Sep 25.
Wales
Apprentice Electrical Engineer
Kaisaian Electrical Ltd
Work for a company offering a range of services from electrical installations and maintenance (reactive and planned), electrical inspection and condition reports (EICR), to fire and emergency lighting installation and maintenance, UPS and generator installation, thermo-graphic surveys and lightning and surge protection.
Pay will be at apprenticeship rates.
Cardiff.
Closes Sep 15, possible start Sep 22.
Apprentice Electrical Engineer
Jones & Jones Electrical
Work for a company offering a range of services from electrical installations and maintenance (reactive & planned) electrical inspection and condition reports (EICR), to fire and emergency lighting installation and maintenance, UPS and generator installation, thermographic surveys, and lightning and surge protection.
Pay is at apprenticeship rates.
Trebanos, Neath Port Talbot (SA8 4DW).
Closes Sep 15, start Sep 22.
Apprentice Electrical Engineer
Oasis Software Solutions (OSS)
Work for a company offering a range of services from electrical installations, electrical maintenance (reactive and planned), electrical inspection and condition reports (EICR), to fire and emergency lighting installation and maintenance, UPS and generator installation, thermographic surveys and lightning and surge protection.
Wage, apprenticeship rates.
Cwmbach, Rhondda CF44 0AE.
Closes Sep 8, possible start Sep 22.
Refrigeration Engineer Trainee
UK Refrigeration Services Ltd
Work involves the installation of mechanical services to sites and supermarkets.
Pay is national minimum wage.
Swansea, SA6 8QW.
Closes Dec 1, possible start Dec 2.
Scaffolding Apprentice
MAC Scaffolding (Cardiff) Ltd
Join one of the largest and most trusted independent scaffolding companies in Wales.
For 40 years, MAC Scaffolding has been a leading supplier of access scaffolding solutions across the UK.
Career-path progression from Part One trainee to Part Two scaffolder and advanced scaffolder.
You will be working on projects of varying sizes and complexities.
Wage, national minimum wage.
Cardiff (CF11 8TY).
Closes Sep 30, possible start Oct 10.
Scotland
Freight Logistics Apprentice
Microcom Training
We are expanding our team and have created a junior role suited to a recent school or college leaver.
This is an Apprentice Warehouse Operative role where you will be trained to pick computer generated orders and maintain high levels of health and safety; working across different areas of the business to enhance your knowledge and skills whilst providing excellent customer service and operating within a safe working environment, ensuring complete legal compliance.
£14,723 per year.
Newbridge, near Edinburgh (EH28 8LQ).
Closes Sep 19, start date to be determined.
Warehousing and Trade Counter Apprentice
Microcom Training
We are a well-known and established Builders Merchants.
We are growing our team and have an opportunity to recruit an apprentice to support our warehouse and counter staff.
Work involves receiving and checking in of goods, checking and loading a delivery van, putting goods into stock and generally keeping the store tidy, recording stock, recording missing/damaged items, counter service at peak times, laying out customer orders, and keeping an eye on stock levels. £14,134 per year.
Dalry, North Ayrs (KA24 5DZ).
Closes Sep 19, start to be determined.
Health, Safety and Environmental
Apprentice/Trainee
JB Management Ltd
Gain hands-on experience in creating a safe, compliant and proactive workplace.
You’ll be involved in risk assessments, safety checks and incident investigations, while learning from experienced professionals in a fast-paced industry.
Perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a passion for safety.
£20,800 to £25,397 per year.
Kilmarnock, East Ayrs (KA12 8AS).
Closes Sep 2, start to be determined.
Apprentice Panel Technician
FMG Repair Services
Earn while you learn with an apprenticeship that will see you work full-time in a garage workshop and gain a SCQF in vehicle body repair.
In this role, you will be trained to repair vehicle damage to an exacting standard.
£15,311 to £16,224 a year.
Dundee (DD5 3RU).
Closes Sep 19, start immediate.
Service Engineer Apprentice
JWF Process Solutions Ltd
During this apprenticeship you will attend college part-time, while also gaining experience from working closely with experienced engineers.
You will undertake calibration, servicing, testing, maintenance and repair work covering a wide range of instrumentation equipment.
£13,800 to £15,800 per year.
Glasgow (G41 1HJ).
Closes Sep 30, start to be determined.
Light Vehicle Mechanic
Armit’s Autos
Work toward achieving a Level 7 Scottish Vocational Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair.
Learn the skills you need to be a fully qualified light vehicle diagnostic technician.
