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Cheese lovers offered the chance to take part in dreamy UK sleep study

New research has found that while nearly a third of Brits say cheese is one of their favourite foods, almost a quarter of Brits have avoided eating cheese for fear it’ll give them nightmares or vivid dreams. Out of people who reported they’ve had vivid dreams or nightmares after eating cheese, 70% said it was cheddar they’d been eating, 40% said Mozzarella and 35% said Brie.

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One in ten Brits admit to knowingly driving home over the limit from a Christmas party

  • 1.6 million UK motorists (4%) have knowingly driven home over the limit after a Christmas party on more than one occasion
  • Men are significantly more likely to drink-drive at Christmas than women. Almost one in five men have done so (17%), compared to just over one in 20 women (6%)
  • One in five drink-drivers (19%) said they drove home over the legal limit as ‘they
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Great South West outlines ambitions for region’s green and blue future

The economic ambitions for the Great South West, the ‘powerhouse’ brand promoting the Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Devon, Somerset and Dorset region, have been outlined in the Partnership's first board meeting.

The Great South West Partnership came together on 2 December to discuss objectives to build on the region’s natural capital opportunity, develop a clean, digital economy, and...

South West Business Council pledges support to region’s Net Zero goals by hosting energy leaders conference in Devon

The South West Business Council (SWBC) will be bringing together world-class decarbonisation experts and industry leaders from the energy sector for a key conference in Devon.

The event, which addresses the energy transition and climate change mitigation, is part of the council’s pledge to support Great South West’s plans for the South West to become the first Net Zero region in...

Foot Anstey advises GW Global Insights' Management team on MBO

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has supported and advised the management team of GW Global Insights (GWGI) on a Management Buy-Out (MBO) of its Gasworld brand backed by Mobeus .

The Gasworld brand was founded in 2003 and has been regarded as the go-to platform for the industrial gases industry and has established a global client base for its publications, worldwide events and...

7 Tips for Getting Through Winter as an Equestrian

Keeping your horses happy and comfortable throughout the long, cold winter can be a real challenge. After all, there are limited opportunities to ride outside when the temperature drops and daylight hours shorten. However, with the right planning, organisation, and adjustments to your horses' routines, you can keep them happy and healthy throughout the season while also keeping yourself...

Government urged to support regional mutual banks with £738 million dormant funds

The Heart of the South West LEP is urging Government to support the establishment of regional mutual banks, to help support SMEs and drive inclusive economic growth.

The Dormant Assets Scheme (DAS) allows banks and building societies to pay financial products which have not been used for several years, such as dormant bank accounts or insurance, into a fund for good causes.

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When should you get a life insurance policy?

There is no right age to get life insurance. In general, the earlier the better when it comes to life insurance, but it depends on your personal circumstances. Whatever age or stage of life you are at, there is a policy for you. Whether you want a joint policy with your partner, term insurance, or insurance for the over 70s , it is never too early or too late to purchase it.

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Four Seasons Health Care recruiting for over 100 jobs in the South West

Four Seasons Health Care, one of the UK’s largest independent health care providers, is looking for adventurous and compassionate people to join their team at care homes across the South West

The announcement comes following the recently published England and Wales Census 2021 results , which revealed a 20% increase in the number of people aged over 65 over the past decade.

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Foot Anstey announces three new Partner promotions

Foot Anstey has announced the promotion of three of its lawyers into the firm's Partnership, bringing the total of new Partner promotions this financial year to eight. From 1 January 2023, Kutahya Cherry, Dickon Court, and Suriya Edwards will become Partners at the firm.

Martin Hirst, Managing Partner at Foot Anstey, said: "Congratulations to Kutahya, Dickon and Suriya on their...

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