National Grid: To lead on EVs, you have to plan

Forward planning is essential for fleet managers. Many work to replacement cycles or length of contracts. But increasingly there is a need to look further ahead when developing a fleet strategy.  Fleet managers need to plan for the shift away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. While these vehicles dominate …

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Judges announced for 2020 Business Charity Awards

The judges have been announced for Third Sector’s Business Charity Awards 2020, which celebrate the significant contribution made by companies to UK charities and social enterprises. The experts who will be scrutinising this year’s entries include Arvinda Gohil, chief executive of Central YMCA, Edward Gillespie, head of new partnerships at …

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Relief postman ‘asked young woman for blow job’

Lea Troth, 48, of South Parade, Skegness, admitted soliciting anther person for the purpose of obtaining their sexual services as a prostitute, when he appeared at Boston Magistrates Court. Prosecuting, Jim Clare said that at 1pm on December 19, the young woman was walking to her friend’s house when she …

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MPA makes management appointments

As part of the Mineral Products Association (MPA)’s 10th year anniversary in 2019 and in support of its vision for 2025, the association has been strengthening its team and is pleased to announce the following appointments. • Chris Leese, former vice president at Cemex UK, joins as Director of UK Concrete …

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