Education
How to Become an Electrician
The Adult-Learner Route (Fast-Track)
In this section, we’ll explore what we call the adult learner or fast-track pathway—a clear, structured route for those with no prior electrical qualifications to become fully competent electricians.
Many learners find it difficult to choose the right electrician course. But it’s not just students who are confused—there’s often disagreement within…
Business
Ideal Glass backs Armed Forces Day while serving homes in St Albans
Ideal Glass, the window specialist covering St Albans, stepped forward as a key supporter of this year’s Armed Forces Day in Stevenage. The town’s Saturday event drew more than 5,000 visitors to the King George V Playing Fields, organisers said. Ideal Glass funded the main stage and provided volunteer stewards, showing that a company…
Business
How Virtual Reality Is Transforming Electrical Training
Elec Training is a Birmingham-based provider of electrician course. The founder, Mr Mannu, plans to introduce virtual reality (VR) into the curriculum. He says, “VR isn’t just for games anymore. It’s now appearing in fields you wouldn’t expect—electrical training included—and the results speak for themselves. Training centres around the world are praising its impact.”…
Travel
Supersonic Flights Could Return Over U.S. Skies—But Many People Aren’t Sure It’s a Good Thing
The dream of supersonic passenger travel is getting closer to reality, again. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft has already broken the sound barrier in tests this year. Its full-sized Overture jet is scheduled to fly by 2028. And for the first time ever, U.S. lawmakers are considering lifting a ban on supersonic commercial flights over American…
Sports
Jobe Bellingham’s World-Class Potential After Record Dortmund Move
19 years old
£27.8 million initial fee, rising to £32 million
Five‑year deal
Jobe Bellingham has completed a record sale from Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund. The 19‑year‑old signed a contract running until June 2030 and will wear jersey No. 77. The move was finalized on June 10, just in time for Dortmund’s Club World Cup…
Entertainment
Why Music Festivals Are Struggling in 2025
More music festivals are being canceled or downsized this year than at any point in recent memory. From Spain to Nashville to the UK, a mix of low ticket sales, rising costs, and changing tastes is hitting organizers hard. And for longtime fans, it’s starting to feel like the end of an era.
Festival Culture…
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