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Sky-rocketing energy prices, increasing staff costs and an ongoing recruitment crisis mean that early years groups have had no respite in the wake of the pandemic. Annette Rawstrone speaks to some chains about these challenges and their strategies
Authors and Observer critics choose the books they will be giving as gifts this year – and the one they’d like to find in their own stocking
Grandir UK has acquired the Three Little Birds group to grow to 70 nurseries.
The latest nursery groups to add new settings include Grandir UK, Kids Planet and Gymfinity Kids.
Collage of nine entries by members from across the county Despite the pandemic, Devon young farmers put on an excellent livestock show this year. The Devon Young Farmer’s (YFC) Show & Sale held at Exeter Market is one of the highlights of the YFC calendar, giving young farmers the opportunity to showcase their livestock and compete alongside fellow members across the county. With the show not being able to go ahead at Exeter Livestock Market due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event moved online for the second year running. Matt Darke, Devon YFC county chairman said: “It was such a ...