THE Tool Shop won silver in the Britain’s Best Tool Retailer category at DIY Week’s Britain’s Best Retailers Awards on November 11th. The accolade was the third time the retailer, which has a unit in Lower Marsh, has been recognised in these awards in the last four years.

THE National Apprenticeship Service is offering free impartial advice on employing apprentices at www.apprenticeships.org.uk. Businesses can also call 08000 150 600 for information.

BALTIC and The Anchor and Hope were recently namechecked in an article in The Times which showcased Waterloo as a great place to live.

DA Vinci’s in Baylis Road is available for hire for parties, and has a 24 hour license for anyone who wants to keep celebrating through the night.

THE next census will take place on March 27th next year and the Office of National Statistics is recruiting 29,000 people to help out. To find out more visit www.censusjobs.co.uk

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