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Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

Nothing tests public patience quite like a pavement full of barriers, a drill starting at breakfast time and dust. Work has to happen. Shops need refits, roads need repairs, schools need maintenance and hospitals need upgrades. But when a site sits next to people trying to shop, study, rest or work, the way it’s managed matters.

Public-facing worksites sit in the middle of everyday life, which means safety, cleanliness and noise control are not finishing touches. They shape how people feel about the job from day one.

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New Solicitor joins law firm's Technology Team

Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its technology team further with the appointment of Solicitor Christopher Coughlan.

Christopher said: "Ashfords was the obvious choice for me as it is one of the leading law firms in technology with an impressive client base both for supplier and customers providing or looking for IT solutions. I look forward to joining the team and being part of its drive to become one of the leading technology practices in the country."

Garry Mackay, Partner and Head of the Technology Sector at Ashfords LLP, said: "We are delighted to welcome...

Independent office studio company 'comes of age'

Established in 1991 and boasting one of the most comprehensive ranges of bespoke sectional buildings in the South West, independent Devon company John Shields Woodwork based near Okehampton, celebrates its 21st anniversary with a new corporate brand.

Working in the community, domestic and commercial markets; blue-chip clients include The National Trust and RNLI. The new company brand was created to reflect the three main areas of the business; ‘Shields Buildings’, ‘Shields Studios’ and ‘Shields Commercial’.

John Shields, Shields Buildings says: “We have...

New Associate joins law firm's Construction Team

Law firm Ashfords LLP has welcomed new Associate, Catherine Welch, who joins the Construction Team.

Catherine joins the firm from Osborne Clarke, having been a solicitor in the Construction department since completing her training there and qualifying in 2005. Catherine also spent time working in-house at a large multi-national energy company whilst on secondment during this time.

Catherine specialises in advising on non-contentious construction issues and has acted for all types of clients ranging from developers, property owners and funders to contractors, sub-contractors...

Specialist legal team advises on complex £120m public shared services contract

First single shared services agreement of its kind in England

Acting on behalf of Surrey County Council, a team of specialist lawyers from Michelmores’ Technology, Media & Communications (TMC) Group has advised on a contract to provide a fully managed and integrated voice and data communications solution for a range of public, and possibly voluntary, sector organisations in Surrey, Berkshire and the immediate proximity.

The contract, which was awarded to BT, is the first single shared services agreement of its kind in England and requires the supplier...

Hard work pays off for young legal eagles at WBW solicitors

Two young legal eagles at WBW solicitors in Newton Abbot have recently achieved law qualifications and promotions within the firm. Roxanne Turner, 27, who started as a Legal Advisor, achieved Fellowship status in September and has now becomes a Legal Executive, whilst Natalie Bray, 26, who started as a Legal Secretary, qualified as a solicitor.

Both Roxanne and Natalie work within the Private Client Services Department at the Newton Abbot branch. Natalie was born in 1986 in Zimbabwe and moved to the UK in 2005 to study law at Exeter University. She then completed the Legal...

Young Exeter executives qualify as accountants

Two young executives from Exeter firm Thomas Westcott Accountants, have qualified as a chartered certified accountants. Philip Cooke, 23 and Laura Kitchin, 22, who have both been with the firm since they were teenagers, have completed their studies and are now Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accredited.

Philip, who works in the Exeter office, has been working with Thomas Westcott since he was 18-years-old and said he was delighted to have completed his studies. He said he enjoys he enjoys his role with the firm; meeting new clients and working around...

Eclipse Internet launches business connectivity solutions

Exeter-based Eclipse Internet has announced the launch of Eclipse Connect, a portfolio of flexible connectivity solutions designed to offer businesses straightforward solutions for sharing, connecting and working.

The solutions have been optimised specifically to deliver the future of ICT services, including cloud and hosted applications, and grow naturally with the individual needs of a business.

The first two products within the portfolio – Internet Connect and Network Connect – are available now to both direct business customers and Partners. “We are...

19-year-old Zoe celebrates apprenticeship scheme success

Zoe Elder has been awarded a diploma for the first stage of her Design and Digital Print apprenticeship.

19-year-old Zoe, who has worked for Exeter-based design and print company Peninsular OneSource for 18 months, enrolled on the apprenticeship scheme run by the Alliance Sector Skills Council in Association with Plymouth College Art. As part of the overall course she attends the college on a monthly day release basis. Ronnie Halden, Marketing & Creative Director at Peninsular commented: "Zoe has come on in leaps and bounds over the past 18 months and is now starting to...

Exeter shoppers rack up 4.2 billion Nectar points

As Nectar - the UK's largest loyalty programme, with 18.5 million collectors - celebrates its 10th birthday, new data has revealed that Sainsbury’s customers in Exeter could have accumulated as much as an estimated 4.2 billion* points since Nectar began. The figure is equal to £21 million to spend in store - enough to buy 14 million chocolate birthday cakes or 1 million bottles of champagne !

Since the loyalty programme launched in 2002, almost £2 billion worth of rewards have been collected. Rewards include money off shopping, travel, eating out, entertainment and...

Met Office director wins prestigious award

Rob Varley, the Met Office's director of operations and services, has been named Public/Third Sector Director of the Year for his work at the Met Office.

The awards were held in London and recognise leaders from a broad range of businesses which play a vital role in stimulating the economy.

Speaking after the ceremony, Mr Varley said: "I am delighted to have been selected, from a very strong field, as the winner of this year's award. It is yet another example of external recognition of our commitment to consistent, reliable, high quality delivery and excellent customer...

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Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

New Solicitor joins law firm's Technology Team

Independent office studio company 'comes of age'

New Associate joins law firm's Construction Team

Specialist legal team advises on complex £120m public shared services contract

Hard work pays off for young legal eagles at WBW solicitors

Young Exeter executives qualify as accountants

Eclipse Internet launches business connectivity solutions

19-year-old Zoe celebrates apprenticeship scheme success

Exeter shoppers rack up 4.2 billion Nectar points

Met Office director wins prestigious award

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