However, there is potential for so much more. I went to a conference on Tuesday at the Eden Project on how the port of Falmouth is poised to take advantage of a new generation of offshore wind production in the Celtic Sea. It spoke to the potential for our ports, …
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SOMERSET NHS trainee clinical coder Zahari Brimacombe has been rubbing shoulders with the likes of Paralympians Ellie Simmonds and Kadeena Cox at an awards ceremony. Zahari, who works for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, attended a prestigious event run by Scope, the disability equality charity, where they took home a Purple …
Read More »The coin in question is a 50 pence piece commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Health Service. It was minted in 1998, with the seller commenting that there are ‘very few available’ of its kind. The coin was designed by David Cornell, who is most famous for his Diana …
Read More »The Hazeley Enterprise Park, at Northfields Farm, is transforming into a hub for businesses, with the demolition of the former Royal Mail distribution centre and several workshops. This work is set to be completed by mid-November. The Hazeley Group has reported that interest in the development is strong, with many …
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Christmas is the busiest time of year for shops and many companies are taking on new staff to help cope with customer demand. Among the firms offering seasonal jobs are Amazon, Argos, Poundland, Marks and Spencer and Royal Mail, as well as supermarkets Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s. The roles on …
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Royal women typically adhere to traditional fashion rules regarding their hosiery, often opting for stockings even on warmer days, but Meghan Markle broke from strict Royal protocol during her engagement announcement. The special event took place at Kensington Palace’s Sunken Gardens, featuring a photo call on November 27, 2017. Meghan …
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By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor A Hull man who has raised £200,000 for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People over more than 30 years has been honoured with a special award. Dave Thompson, 90, had been nominated for a long service award having been a dedicated fundraiser for the charity since 1992. …
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Tesco sets sights on Ocado by offering its store pick technology to international grocery businesses Transcend Retail Solutions, a Tesco subsidiary led by its Strategy Director Oliver Vogt, is providing the UK supermarket giant’s software and hardware to international grocers, leveraging its vast experience in this space to enable them …
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Voluminous waves and large curls that framed her face was the hairstyle Princess Anne chose in 1971 during a visit to Tehran. The style echoed Jane Fonda’s hair in Barbarella – a science-fiction comedy that was released just a few years before. Anne, who was 21 at the time, made quite …
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A POST box in the Somerset countryside is set to be removed. The Livermore Partnership, on behalf of Royal Mail Group, has notified Somerset Council it intends to remove the box at Charlynch Road/Mill Farm Hill, in Spaxton, near Bridgwater. “The location is on publicly-owned land and does not fall …
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