‘i’ve seen grown men having to go outside to be sick in my job’

In his long career running one of Britain’s most successful specialist cleaning companies, Ben Giles has had to deal with every kind of mess: blood-spattered murder scenes, caked-on snot, even decomposing whales. He shares his secrets with Tom Lamont

Our columnist fondly recalls her first experiences of the world of work – and a few mishaps!

DETECTIVE Constable Judy Mullins tried not to come across as too eager, but it was her first week in CID. Being a detective was all she’d ever wanted. She was new to the town and didn’t know the area,

I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty to keep my area looking great

your kids your laughs your friends your world

Three women share how persevering against all odds can lead to a wealth of new opportunities