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IMP Software unveils IMP Finance for multi-academy trusts, independent schools, and further education colleges

IMP Software has officially launched IMP Finance, a new financial management platform built from the ground up around the distinctive requirements of education finance teams in multi-academy trusts (MATs), independent schools , and further education (FE) colleges .

Available now, IMP...

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'Inspirational' fundraiser dies

Stephen Sutton a 19-year-old who raised more than £3.2m for charity has died peacefully in his sleep, his mother said on his Facebook page.

The teenager from Burntwood in Staffordshire, was diagnosed with terminal cancer aged 15 but resolved to overcome his illnesss to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust .

In the months leading to his death Stephen's fundraising efforts...

Ashfords LLP cycle for CHSW

Over the week commencing 28 April 2014, Ashfords LLP staff cycled an impressive 1,687.31 miles in order to raise donations for their chosen Charity of the Year, Children's Hospice South West (CHSW). CHSW are the only organisation in the South West to provide care for children with life-limiting conditions outside of a hospital environment.

Exercise bikes were placed in the...

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Russian warships pass South West Coast

A group of Russian warships with nuclear capabilities has passed by the South West coast today as part of a routine transit into the North Atlantic.

Russian news agencies this morning reported that the aircraft-carrying cruiser the Admiral Kuznetsov and the heavy nuclear guided-missile cruiser Petr Velikiy had entered the English channel.

The Russian vessels have been...

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MPs demand new legal powers to fight Devon countryside 'invaders'

As thousands of people head out to enjoy the beautiful Devon countryside, Parliament’s green watchdog has demanded that the Government must implement new legal powers for tackling invasive plants and animals,

Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Joan Walley MP said: “The growth of international trade and travel means more non-native plants and animals are being introduced into...

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Closer community on the menu at free Big Lunch

The Big Lunch and Start UK are holding a free panel event at the Eden Project in Cornwall on Sunday, April 27 discussing what community means in today’s society and how collective action can lead to more sustainable lifestyles.

The panel will be made up of a range of experts in the art living and working sustainably, including River Cottage chef Steve Lamb and Jen Gale, author of the...

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Scam warning over Heartbleed fears

Security experts are warning the public to be on the lookout for fake pass word reset emails in the wake of the latest reports over the ‘Heartbleed’ bug .

Exploiting the confusion of advice surrounding passwords after the uncovering of the Heartbleed flaw in the internet’s most widely used piece of data protection software OpenSSL; opportunistic scammers have been sending fake emails...

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Biology and the Bard combine for unique performance of Shakespeare's plays

The emotional and biological responses to some of Shakespeare’s most famous scenes will be used to create a unique live performance of the Bard’s works.

As part of celebrations for the 450th anniversary of the playwright’s birth, Conducting Shakespeare will see sensors fitted to the seats of audience members for a production at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.

The measured...

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The impact of burglary on children

Children whose homes have been burgled are more likely to struggle at school and have trouble sleeping, according to new research from independent charity Victim Support and home security specialist ADT.

Nearly 300,000 children are believed to be the victims of break-ins every year in England and Wales.

The first major survey into the impact of burglary found that two thirds (...

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Hockey players tackle half marathon for Transplant Sport

Fifteen players from Plympton Grammar School Old Boys Hockey Club are tackling Plymouth’s Half Marathon on 27 April 2014, to raise vital funds for its chosen club charity of the year, Transplant Sport, and specifically the Plymouth Transplant Sports Team.

Last year, players raised an incredible £2,100 throughout the year for the Plymouth and District Leukaemia Fund, in memory of much...

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Chambers announces winner at ‘Bristol & Somerset Venus Awards’

Local independent clothes retailer, Hemali Modha was announced as ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the ‘Bristol & Somerset Venus Awards’. Sponsors of this category, Bristol-based St John’s Chambers, presented the award to Hemali at the glittering awards ceremony held at Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel.

Derek Jenkins Chief Executive of St. John’s Chambers says: “Chambers sponsored this...

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