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Choosing Access Equipment for Working at Height

Choosing the right access equipment is one of the most important decisions when planning work at height. Whether the task involves routine maintenance, construction, inspections, or repairs, selecting suitable equipment helps improve productivity while reducing unnecessary risks. The ideal solution depends on several factors, including the working environment, the height required, the duration of the task, and the type of work being carried out.

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No single piece of access equipment is suitable for every project. A ladder may be perfectly...

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Denial-of-service attacks have multiplied since the start of the war in Ukraine

Public attention for denial-of-service attacks has massively increased since the start of the Russian aggression, Marc Wilczek (COO, Link11)

If the pandemic had promoted the proliferation of computer attacks, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has also boosted hackers' actions, including DDos attacks, the initial denial of service attacks. In this article we tell you what this type of attack is, what the risks are, and what tools companies or organizations can use to protect themselves against it.

According to a recent article on the specialized portal techrepublic, DDoS...

It’s a 4-day week for the tribe at Tyler Grange Exeter

Exeter landscape planning, ecology and arboriculture consultancy, Tyler Grange has become the first in their industry to sign up to the 4-day week pilot programme - beginning in June. More than 3,000 workers at 60 companies across the UK are taking part in the trial.

In association with 4-Day Week Global , UK think tank Autonomy and researchers at Cambridge University, Boston College and Oxford University, the pilot programme will initially run for six months and will see reduced hours but no loss of income for Tyler Grange’s employees.

Julian Arthur, Technical Director...

Michelmores' female partnership level exceeds 40% with the promotion of four new partners

UK law firm Michelmores has announced its latest round of promotions which includes four of its female Senior Associates to Partner level. The promotions bring the Firm's partnership to 72 and increase its proportion of female partners to over 40%.

Commenting on this year's promotions, Tim Richards, Managing Partner said:

"Congratulations to our new Partners for this milestone achievement in their legal careers. In 2018 we set ourselves a target for our partnership to be at least 30% female, and I am delighted to say that we are now far beyond that, at over 40%....

New Exeter builders merchant spreads the joy

A leading builders merchant has marked the opening of a new branch in Exeter by supporting a south west charity and hosting a special darts event.

As part of its ongoing expansion around the UK, Selco Builders Warehouse has cut the ribbon on a new branch on Filmer Way in Marsh Barton, its 73rd in the UK.

To mark the opening, Selco made a £1,000 donation to Jay’s Aim – a south west charity which provides support to community groups looking to purchase defibrillators - as well as pledging a further £2,000 to its nominated charity Cancer Research UK.

Jay’s Aim was...

Jurassic Fibre responds to national rise in living costs and supports South West communities by cutting ultrafast broadband prices

South West ultrafast broadband company, Jurassic Fibre , has responded to the national rise in living costs by halving the price of their ultrafast fibre-to-the-premises broadband packages.

The announcement comes shortly after the award-winning ISP reached its key milestone of 75,000 connected premises. On a mission to enhance the digital infrastructure of the region, Exeter-based Jurassic Fibre has also revealed that two new South West locations on their network roll out have gone live. Residents and businesses in Crediton and Dorchester, now have the opportunity to receive full...

Why Invoicing is key and how to make an invoice for a small business

As a small company owner, one of the most significant responsibilities is preparing invoices. Nevertheless, business invoices are the first step in earning the cash your company needs to work effectively – not to mention assisting you in paying personal expenditures like health insurance and mortgages. When small company invoices are done professionally and accurately, submitted on time, and followed up regularly, your cash flow will improve.

Implementing good invoicing practices and a billing procedure will guarantee that you won't have a backlog of unpaid bills. Hiring...

Foot Anstey welcomes 12 work experience students to its Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offices

Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed its first cohort of Year 12 and 13 work experience students as part of its Activate Work Experience Programme in its Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offices.

During their time at the firm, the students gained valuable insights into life at a commercial law firm. Also, the students took part in a recruitment workshop helped on key skills, such as CV writing, interviewing, and presenting, which will help them when applying for university and/or seeking jobs in the future.

The firm was joined by: Sam Baillie, Millie Edland, Isabelle Lenny and...

Zeal submits planning for sustainable hotel at Exeter Science Park

Zeal Hotels has submitted plans to East Devon District Council to develop a sustainable hotel at Exeter Science Park under its own brand.

The 142-room hotel will be the first of a number of sustainable hotels Zeal Hotels plans to open around the UK.

The development, which is backed by a private investor, will be operated by a third-party management company. Confirmation of the hotel’s operator is expected within the next two months.

The property is the culmination of many years of work by Zeal Hotels. Tim Wheeldon , managing director, Zeal Hotels, said: “We’re...

Tech South West Awards return to celebrate the best of the sector

The annual Tech South West Awards have opened for entries as the prestigious event returns for a fourth year to celebrate the region’s tech sector.

Covering the whole of the South West from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset to Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, the awards showcase innovation across the region’s fastest growing sector.

Awards include Best StartUp, Women in Tech, MarineTech, Commitment to Diversity, Workplace Culture, AgriTech, Tech For Good, FinTech and Commitment to Talent.

The launch comes hot on the heels of the release of the SW...

Mike completes 400 mile run for suicide prevention

Re-flow's Co-Founder & Managing Director, Michael Saunders, has completed his 400-mile run to raise money for the prevention charity, PAPYRUS.

Over the past four weeks, Michael has run a 10-mile commute from his home in Cheriton Fitzpaine to the Re-flow offices in Exeter, Devon. Undertaking this distance twice a day, he’s completed just under a full marathon every weekday, for 4 weeks in a row. Overall, this has amounted to 400 miles and 40,000 feet of elevation – the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest one and a half times.

Re-flow works closely with companies in...

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Choosing Access Equipment for Working at Height

Denial-of-service attacks have multiplied since the start of the war in Ukraine

It’s a 4-day week for the tribe at Tyler Grange Exeter

Michelmores' female partnership level exceeds 40% with the promotion of four new partners

New Exeter builders merchant spreads the joy

Jurassic Fibre responds to national rise in living costs and supports South West communities by cutting ultrafast broadband prices

Why Invoicing is key and how to make an invoice for a small business

Foot Anstey welcomes 12 work experience students to its Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offices

Zeal submits planning for sustainable hotel at Exeter Science Park

Tech South West Awards return to celebrate the best of the sector

Mike completes 400 mile run for suicide prevention

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