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She’s once, twice, three times an award nominated lady!
A mum-of-two who left school at 16 to start a factory job, is about to fulfil her dream of passing the equivalent of a degree…
Heather Hancock: From Colne to Cambridge!
Heather Hancock is Master of a Cambridge College, the senior independent board member at DEFRA and a non-executive director of a FTSE 250 business but…
Chris Cook’s remarkable journey from College to a thriving career as a marketing consultant
Chris Cook’s remarkable journey from Nelson & Colne College to a thriving career as a marketing consultant in London serves as a compelling testament to…
Nothing second-rate about classy college performance
It’s a hat-trick of recent major accolades for Nelson and Colne College Group. Because having been rated the nation’s best at delivering adult learning and…
Lancashire goalie Millie gets a shot at USA future
Accrington keeper Millie Topping is netting a promising education, a burgeoning football career and is even travelling the world – thanks to some of the…
Clayton centre clean-up provides foundations for constructive careers
A project to “beautify” an area outside the Clayton-le-Moors community centre is making the popular hub seem safer – and has planted the seeds of…
Local writers make horrifically good contribution to national anthology.
It must leave other parts of the country scared out of their wits. Because whilst young writers from Norfolk to North Wales have had a…
Young engineers give wacky racer the once-over
Would-be engineers from Nelson and Colne College cast their expert eyes over one of the vehicles due to compete in what organisers are calling, “Formula…
Nelson & Colne College student recognised for exceptional academic achievement by Cambridge University
An aspiring mathematician has been awarded a coveted award for her academic skills and problem solving from Cambridge University. Halima Usman, who is studying for her A…
Nelson & Colne College ignites passion for STEM learning during National Science Week
School pupils learned how to distract DNA as Nelson and Colne College looked to inspire a love of STEM during National Science Week. Year 8…
