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Exeter firm IMP Software achieves Certified Vendor status with data privacy and protection specialists 9ine

IMP Software , leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.

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Thousands of pounds to be donated to 60 food banks thanks to co-operative shoppers

Food banks across the south are to receive donations totalling £30,000 thanks to Southern Co-op members scanning their cards as they shopped in December.

Membership cards were scanned on nearly 300,000 separate occasions which the independent co-operative is converting to 10p per swipe and rounding up to £500 per food bank.

From Alton and Banwell to Wimbledon and Worthing (...

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Crimestoppers offers £5,000 reward for information on theft of rare lighthouse lantern worth over £1m

The historic Hartland Point Lighthouse lantern – dating from the 1800s – was in storage in Ilfracombe to undergo refurbishment

Independent charity Crimestoppers has launched an urgent appeal to locate a vital piece of English coastal heritage after thieves stole a lighthouse lantern, which is one of only three in the world.

It’s feared that the lantern could have been moved from...

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Classic games that have been reborn thanks to technology

The internet has helped breathe new life and add interesting twists to some of our favourite traditional games, from board games like Monopoly and Scrabble, to card games like blackjack and poker. Strategy games have also been given a new lease of life, ensuring that the legacy of classic games like Battleship lives on in the younger generation. Even educational quizzes have been revamped...

British pub culture decoded - here's what you need to know

From students to working professionals, the British pub culture scene is enjoyed by all.

As compared to bars, pubs were made to provide a more communal atmosphere with families getting together to have delicious food and drinks along with great conversations with their loved ones.

Sipping on delicious drinks, placing them on personalised beermats from Mosaic or coasters that...

How to make the best betting app choice for the UK market

Are you thinking of the best betting app for the UK market to help you benefit more? Then there are lots of options that you can go for. Firstly, click here for more useful info and quickly see some of the best apps that are well optimized for mobile. If you want to find out more about these apps, then read on.

You must consider some factors before going for an app on any platform...

Foot Anstey's Private Equity team sees significant rise in 2021 deal activity

The Private Equity team at Foot Anstey LLP reported a record level of activity for 2021, completing 30 private equity backed deals in the calendar year, despite continued turbulence and uncertainty. Highlights during this exceptionally busy period saw the team strengthen existing relationships with private equity firms August Equity and Livingbridge, and their portfolios, and support the...

Is Identity Document Verification Technology a Positive Move?

Although Identity Document Verification Technology (IDVT) has been used in some industries for a number of years, the government recently announced that this would be extended. As such, from the 6th April 2022, both landlords and employers will be able to take advantage of IDVT when it comes to carrying out pre-employment, right to rent and rent to work checks on people that live within the...

Foot Anstey completes Coca Cola HQ acquisition worth £43.6m for Sidra Capital

The Islamic Finance team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has advised the Saudi based investment management firm Sidra Capital on a strategically aligned real estate acquisition worth £43.6m. This is the latest acquisition Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team has advised Sidra on, having acted for the firm in 2021 on a real estate acquisition worth £19m.

In this latest deal, Sidra...

The best free dating sites for finding something serious

Finding the perfect partner is worth every cent But do you really have to make use of the services of the many free dating sites in the UK to establish a genuine connection? Is it really necessary to pay a monthly fee to eliminate people who don't want to take this process seriously?

It wasn't an issue prior to 2012, but rapid growth of Tinder-generated profiles lasting just 30...

Devon Tech Helps Delivery Drivers Lead Asda's Journey To Improved Sustainability

Advanced in-cab technology, designed in Devon, is helping Asda’s grocery delivery drivers make huge improvements in road safety and efficiency across the country.

These positive gains have been achieved by the supermarket following the installation of Chudleigh automotive tech firm Lightfoot’s driver coaching system across its entire 3,000-vehicle fleet.

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