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The Best Group Activity Days Out Across England for Thrill-Seekers

When it comes to planning a group day out in England, the best experiences are the ones that combine adrenaline, teamwork, and a bit of friendly competition. Whether it’s a stag or hen do, a corporate team-building event, or just a group of friends looking for something different, thrill-seeking activities have become one of the most popular ways to spend a day together.

Across the country, there’s no shortage of options that push people out of their comfort zones in the best possible way—from fast-paced outdoor challenges to immersive action-packed games that test communication...

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Roger Bullivant Limited (RB) reduces dangerous driving, reduces idling by 7%, increases MPG by 8% and challenges Soletanche Freyssinet Group

Roger Bullivant Limited (RB), one of the country’s leading piling and foundation engineering specialists, has announced the successful installation of Lightfoot’s award-winning in-cab technology across its fleet of 150 vans and commercial vehicles.

Using Lightfoot’s industry-leading driver rewards platform, RB has vastly reduced instances of poor or dangerous driving, significantly reduced vehicle idling by 7% and increased MPG by 8%, directly resulting in fuel savings worth thousands of pounds per month.

Impressed by the impact that the in-cab device, app and rewards...

Job lifeline for Flybe ex-employees

Following the collapse of Flybe and various other airlines, global aviation jobs site Aviation Job Search will host a free online job fair on Friday 20th March for those who have suffered job losses.

The job fair will run from 10:00am until 4:00pm, and is free to attend for all.

The event is also being held online to combat any concerns surrounding networking in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.

Managing Director of Aviation Job Search Dave Capper had this to say: “We’ve seen so many airlines collapse recently, and this has been devastating for thousands of...

What-what is a ne-ne?

Two ne-ne have hatched at Paignton Zoo in Devon. But what-what is a ne-ne?

It’s a species of goose - one of the rarest in the world. Found on the Hawaiian Islands, the Hawaiian goose or ne-ne is named after its call, a soft neh-neh sound.

It’s officially classed as Vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Paignton Zoo is home to eight adult ne-ne as well as these two goslings.

It’s believed that it was once common, but human activity put paid to that. The ne-ne is the official bird of the state of Hawaii.

GripHero's hand-protection dispensers playing a vital role in the battle against COVID-19

UK forecourts called upon to become COVID-gilant: Fuel pump hand-protection dispensers to be provided free in battle against coronavirus

With the global spread of coronavirus hitting countries internationally and news that the World Health Organisation has declared the virus a pandemic, Hatherleigh-based GripHero is taking the bold step of offering its hand-protection dispensers free of charge to help stop the spread of COVID-19 at the fuel pump.

The move enables UK forecourts to provide hand-protection to customers on every fuel pump handle and refuelling bay, playing a vital role in the battle against COVID-19, which has the ability to survive for over 24 hours on high touchpoint surfaces, including fuel pump...

Zoo keepers save animals after storm damage

Keepers at Paignton Zoo saved scores of animals after recent storms damaged a key building.

High winds ripped open a 36-metre-long air vent in the roof of Reptile Tropics at around 7.30 one morning, exposing vulnerable animals, plants and electrics. Staff rushed to save lizards, snakes, turtles, iguanas, chameleons and geckos as the temperature in the building dropped. Meanwhile, maintenance staff were able to carry out running repairs and prevent further damage.

In all, 65 reptiles and amphibians were saved, along with around 200 birds. It’s thought that no individuals...

Groundwork London installs Lightfoot across van and utility vehicles, improving driver behaviours, improving MPG and cutting engine idling

Chudleigh-based Lightfoot, the award-winning in-cab technology and rewards platform, has announced the successful roll-out of Lightfoot across Groundwork London’s fleet of 73 vans and utility vehicles, resulting in a 7.8% improvement in MPG, a 6% fall in vehicle idling and the eradication of instances of poor or dangerous driving.

The organisation, which works alongside local communities, public bodies, private companies and other voluntary sector organisations, delivers over 600 projects across London every year. Each project is designed to improve the quality of people's lives,...

Marathon runner: “I’m doing this for our children”

A first-time London Marathon competitor is running so that her young children will be able to see wildlife when they grow up.

Franziska Bullimore has entered the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon on behalf of conservation charity Paignton Zoo. Franziska, who has a background in working with animals herself, said: “I’m doing this for our children, for the next generation, in the hope that they will still be able to see amazing plants and animals in the world. It’s about respect for the environment. This is my little contribution.”

She and her husband Paul live in Weymouth,...

Paignton Zoo breeds beautiful endangered lizard

Paignton Zoo in Devon has hatched three very special – and very beautiful - youngsters. Keepers are hand rearing a trio of Chinese crocodile lizards. In 2018, Paignton Zoo became the first major zoological collection in the UK to breed this species.

You may not be familiar with the Chinese crocodile lizard. It’s not surprising; this small, semiaquatic lizard is found only in the provinces of southern China and northern Vietnam. It’s listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to severe population declines and habitat threats.

They grow to around 40 to 46 centimetres (16...

New partnership to help Bay’s underwater rainforest

Two local names with international reputations are joining forces to help a very special - but largely unknown - species. Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, is linking up with Valeport, the Totnes-based underwater measuring instrumentation specialists.

The focus of their partnership is seagrass, a remarkable plant that flowers underwater and forms dense meadows in shallow coastal areas. These meadows capture carbon at a greater rate than tropical forests, making them important in combating climate change. Like coral reefs and rainforests, these underwater gardens...

Isabel dos Santos Focused on Women’s Rights, Corporate Social Responsibility in 2019

Isabel dos Santos continues to take a “front and center” approach to ensuring women have a place in the business world in Africa, as well as internationally. Her mission is also to ensure African businesses, no matter how large or small, continue growing in the digital economy.

Her work includes becoming a co-founder of Unitel in Angola, partnering with Fernando Teles to open Banco Internacional de Credito, acquiring a controlling share of NOS SGPS in Portugal, and partnering with Sonae to develop an Angola retail trading company.

Her most recent business venture, which she...

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The Best Group Activity Days Out Across England for Thrill-Seekers

Roger Bullivant Limited (RB) reduces dangerous driving, reduces idling by 7%, increases MPG by 8% and challenges Soletanche Freyssinet Group

Job lifeline for Flybe ex-employees

What-what is a ne-ne?

UK forecourts called upon to become COVID-gilant: Fuel pump hand-protection dispensers to be provided free in battle against coronavirus

Zoo keepers save animals after storm damage

Groundwork London installs Lightfoot across van and utility vehicles, improving driver behaviours, improving MPG and cutting engine idling

Marathon runner: “I’m doing this for our children”

Paignton Zoo breeds beautiful endangered lizard

New partnership to help Bay’s underwater rainforest

Isabel dos Santos Focused on Women’s Rights, Corporate Social Responsibility in 2019

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