Three property developers who were once key Teesside decision makers are back in the area with a plan to build executive homes on the site of the former Tall Trees Hotel. Bede Homes has announced that it will build 21 five-bedroom executive homes in Beck View, Yarm, which will go …
Read More »Kuhoo secures $20 million from West Bridge Capital — TechGraph
India-based student loan provider Kuhoo has secured $20 million in seed round funding from West Bridge Capital. Sponsored The platform plans to provide online loans to students aspiring to study at universities in India and abroad. Talking about the development, Prashant A. Bhonsle, Founder of Kuhoo said, “We are on …
Read More »The Daily Echo School Awards announce new sponsors
The Daily Echo will soon be announcing this year’s winners of the Daily Echo School Awards supported by our main sponsor, United Taxis. After a two-year hiatus, the awards are back in full swing and we’ve received record nominations for hundreds of worthy teachers and support staff. We are also …
Read More »‘To plant or not to plant’, even if fighting stops, yields could suffer as concerns over inputs loom
David L. Stern, Joby Warrick, Kareem Fahim, Dan Lamothe, and Missy Ryan reported on the front page of today’s Washington Post that, “Russian forces pounded key airfields in central Ukraine and launched a new assault on the beleaguered port city of Mariupol on Sunday.Russian and Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow …
Read More »Dorset Tourism Awards 2021/2022 winners revealed
In a day-long online awards ceremony, 54 winners were announced for the Dorset Tourism Awards 2021/22, with three more to be revealed in May, when winners and sponsors gather at the Sculpture by the Lakes in Pallington, which won gold, silver and bronze at this year’s event. The judges found …
Read More »Bournemouth officials back removing Covid restrictions
Residents of DORSET have reacted to the news that England will lift Covid restrictions this week. Under the new plan for ‘Living with Covid’, the legal requirement to self-isolate after testing positive for the virus will end on Thursday. Free lateral flow tests will also be removed from April 1. …
Read More »South Western Railways restores previous timetable
A DIRECT train between Weymouth and London Waterloo is returning after South Western Railway announced it would reinstate the pre-Omicron timetable. From Monday February 21, the train operator will return to its previous services, meaning commuters traveling to the capital will no longer have to change at Bournemouth. South Western …
Read More »Owner of Sea Life Weymouth calls on government to keep 12.5% VAT on tourism
The operator of Sea Life Weymouth is calling on the government to permanently maintain VAT on tourism at its reduced rate of 12.5%. The tourist attraction, run by Poole-based Merlin Entertainments, says any increase will have a ‘significant negative impact’ on the tourism sector and its millions of jobs. VAT …
Read More ȣ44m of dormant asset funding released for charities and social enterprises
Funding will help tackle youth unemployment, support communities in deprived areas and give people in need access to finance New government bill could unlock an extra £880m for good causes Communities and good causes across England have received an additional £44million through the Dormant Assets Scheme. The funding will be …
Read More »Dorset charities are struggling during the pandemic
Charity Funding DORSET Charities say it could take more than a year for their funds to recover from the Covid pandemic – with demand for their services hitting an all time high. Charities across the county spoke about the challenges they faced during the pandemic and the impact it had …
Read More »Hong Kong airport appoints Tommy Leung as chief executive
(Jan 31, 2022) Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has appointed Tommy Leung as Executive Director – Third Runway, effective February 1, 2022. Tommy, who currently works as Assistant Manager – Third Runway Project Management, succeeds Kevin Poole who will retire on the same day. Tommy Leung As Executive Director, Tommy …
Read More »How Bournemouth Airport became a ‘great British success story’
Robert Courts MP, Minister for Aviation, visit to Bournemouth Airport. Left to right: Andrew Bell, General Manager of Regional and Municipal Airports; MP Robert Courts; Paul Stoddart, CEO of European Aviation; Stephen Gill, MD of Bournemouth Airport and Philip AVIATION Minister Robert Courts visited Bournemouth Airport on Thursday to witness …
Read More »The notoriety factor drives up real estate prices by more than 100%…
Property portal, MoveStreets, has released new data that reveals how the notoriety factor can boost property prices by up to 117% when it comes to areas frequented by the rich and famous. What the research found MoveStreets analyzed the average house price in postcodes popular with celebrities in four areas …
Read More »The sustainable development success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly roundup of five of the week’s top sustainable business success stories from around the world. Published weekly, this series shows how companies and sustainability professionals are striving to achieve their “Mission Possible” through the campaign’s five key pillars: …
Read More »The mortgage shakes! Meet the lenders taking on the big banks in 2022
[ad_1] Australian borrowers looking for lower rates, faster approval processes and flexible loan terms are seriously deserting the big banks for more competitive lenders. But with so many different options available, which competing lenders really stand out from the crowd? Aussie-owned Loans.com.au is en masse for bank borrowers who are …
Read More »Revealed: Dorset residents honored by Queen in 2022
[ad_1] The former Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner and the Managing Director of Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals have been recognized in the Queen’s New Year’s Honors. Martyn Underhill, who received an MBE for mental health awareness and support services, and Debbie Fleming, who received an OBE for NHS services, were …
Read More »London shoppers’ footfall collapses ahead of Christmas amid Omicron spread
[ad_1] The number of Christmas shoppers in central London has fallen by more than a quarter from pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest figures. The West End saw footfall drop 27% on Tuesday compared to the same day in 2019, the New West End Company reported. The figures were nevertheless …
Read More »France to restrict travel from UK due to Omicron Covid wave
[ad_1] Live Updates: Follow the latest news on Covid-19 Omicron variant France will impose “considerably stricter” travel restrictions on passengers arriving from the UK amid fears of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant. The government said British travelers must have a compelling reason for their trip which could not be tourism …
Read More »UK’s best campsites and caravan parks revealed at AA Awards from £ 8 pp
THE UK’s best campsites and caravan parks were revealed at the annual AA Awards. The awards revealed the winners for the 2021/2022 season, ranging from the best regional sites to the best glamping site. 25 The AA revealed the best campsites and caravan parks for 2021/2022Credit: AA Caravan and Camping …
Read More »Futura Form joins forces with Gardaland
[ad_1] Gardaland Gardaland2 DILOVASI, KOCAELI, TURKEY, October 18, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Member of the Polin Group, Futura shape signed a contract with Gardaland, a Merlin company. A new project officially joined Polin Group’s Futura Form with Merlin’s Gardaland after company executives signed an agreement to work together. Futura Form General …
Read More »NatWest faces £ 340million fine for failure to fight money laundering
[ad_1] Natwest has pleaded guilty to failing to prevent the alleged money laundering of nearly £ 400million by a customer. NatWest has admitted three counts of failing to properly monitor £ 365million deposited into a client’s account. This is the first time that a financial institution has been the subject …
Read More »The mortgage shakes! Meet the lenders taking on the big banks in 2021
[ad_1] Australian borrowers looking for lower rates, faster approval processes and flexible loan terms are seriously deserting the big banks for more competitive lenders. But with so many different options available, which competing lenders really stand out from the crowd? Aussie-owned Loans.com.au is en masse for bank borrowers who are …
Read More »FinTech targets SMEs in need of cash advances
[ad_1] A trio of former Robinhood employees have founded a new FinTech aimed at small businesses, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (September 29). The new San Francisco-based company, Paraffin, will offer online cash advances, which can be reimbursed as a percentage of a company’s daily sales, according to …
Read More »Eye-catching trucks promoting all things Stoke-on-Trent hit the road to lure tourists here
[ad_1] Truckers promote Stoke-on-Trent’s cultural and heritage sites to potential tourists as they travel through Europe. Hanley-based transporter Danny W Poole and Sons is now advertising a Visit Stoke campaign on two of its articulated trucks. The eye-catching livery was funded by the company, which wanted to help reach a …
Read More »Aldi to create 2,000 new jobs and open 100 new stores
[ad_1] Aldi is expected to create 2,000 new jobs next year on top of the 7,000 created over the past two years, as part of a £ 1.3 billion investment campaign. The discount supermarket chain made the announcement of the investment, which will last two years, as bosses revealed sales …
Read More »Home prices jumped almost £ 5,000 month-on-month in August
House price growth saw a ‘surprising’ rebound in August, as average property values jumped by almost £ 5,000 in the space of a month. In the UK, the average house price in August was £ 248,857, up 11% from a year earlier, Nationwide Building Society said. The average house price …
Read More »UM retains Tourism Australia global media account
[ad_1] Tourism Australia has renamed UM to manage its global advertising space buying services in 15 key markets, including Australia. The appointment is for a five-year period from September 2021, structured as an initial three-year contract period with options for two further one-year extensions. UM was first appointed to manage …
Read More »Will Brown of Great British Menu appointed chef at new Co Down restaurant
[ad_1] Will Brown, Chef, Hillyard House; Seamus Devlin, Owner, Hillyard House; John McGrillen, Managing Director, Tourism NI and Marty O’Higgins, Owner, Hillyard House Michelin-starred and multi-award-winning chef Will Brown has been appointed Chef de Cuisine at Co Down’s newest luxury accommodation facility. Celebrated culinary pro Will Brown will run the …
Read More »Grealish, Sancho, Sterling face penalties in property price pedigree – Property Industry Eye
With the return of the Premier League, analysis by Birmingham real estate and rental agent Barrows and Forrester looked at which UK players saw the biggest transfer fees from a real estate market perspective by looking at their hometown compared to their current clubs. Jack Grealish’s move to Man City …
Read More »‘This is our best shot for travel’: Tourism Australia launches vaccination campaign
[ad_1] Tourism Australia has unveiled a new campaign to encourage Australians to support the travel industry by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and being ready to go as soon as restrictions ease. The campaign, titled ‘This is our best shot at traveling’, was launched late last week with a toolbox which …
Read More »Christine Poole’s Top Picks: August 12, 2021
[ad_1] Christine Poole, CEO and Managing Director of GlobeInvest Capital Management FOCUS: North American large-cap stocks MARKET OUTLOOK: The health concerns surrounding the Delta variant of the coronavirus are offset by higher-than-expected corporate profits and positive earnings revisions. While the increase in the number of cases is worrying, there is …
Read More »Average UK house prices in July jumped 7.6% year on year, but London’s growth lags the regions
A Average UK house prices in July rose 7.6% from the previous year, but the growth rate has slowed, new figures show. According to mortgage lender Halifax, prices stood at £ 261,221 last month. This was 0.4% more than the previous month when a stronger annual growth of 8.7% was …
Read More »Retailers Expect Increase in Tourist Relaxation from Covid
[ad_1] On August 2, the first passengers began arriving in the UK after the rules changed to allow fully vaccinated people in the US and the European Union to avoid quarantine. The change, which came at 4 a.m., affects those arriving from countries on the UK’s orange list – with …
Read More »New members appointed to Sport NZ Board of Directors
[ad_1] Five new members were appointed to the Board of Directors of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ), Duane Kale, Karen Vercoe, Rakesh Naidoo, Robyn Cockburn and Suri Bartlett were each appointed for a three-year term. An agency statement said “their diverse backgrounds and experience should bring new ideas …
Read More »Covid: Delta cases increase in BCP zone in one week
[ad_1] CASES of the Covid Delta variant in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area increased by more than a third in a week. Figures from Public Health England show a total of 710 cases were recorded in the BCP Council area in the week to June 30. The previous week, …
Read More »Firms receive over £ 20million in ‘restart’ funding
[ad_1] HARD-HIT retail and hospitality businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have received more than £ 20million to help reopen as lockdown restrictions are relaxed, new figures show. Funding for the government’s £ 5bn restart program has been welcomed by board leaders who have urged companies to act quickly to …
Read More »Improvements to domestic violence services in Dorset
[ad_1] DORSET Police have launched three new operations to improve domestic violence services across the county. The new services aim to o transform the way they respond to and support victims of domestic violence following an increase in reporting during nationwide closures. In Dorset there was a 25% increase in …
Read More »Food and beverage industry condemns ‘rushed’ trade talks with Australia
[ad_1] Food and drink organizations in Scotland have expressed concern over the rush to negotiate a trade deal with Australia, with the UK government accused of avoiding scrutiny and consultation. An open letter to Britain’s Secretary for International Trade Liz Truss has been signed by 14 companies and trade bodies …
Read More »House prices rose by £ 22,000 last year
[ad_1] HOUSE prices show no signs of slowing down as average property values âârose by more than £ 3,000 in May alone, according to the latest index. The figures show that the value of the property rose 9.5% per year through May, reaching a record high of £ 261,743 on …
Read More »Indian variant ‘dominant in UK’ as confirmed cases increase by 79%
[ad_1] The Covid-19 variant that originated in India is now believed to be dominant in the UK, with early evidence suggesting it could lead to an increased risk of hospitalization compared to the Kent variant. A total of 12,431 cases of the Indian variant, also known as the Delta variant, …
Read More »some real estate prices up to 48 per this …
[ad_1] The average price of a property in a British seaside town is now £ 265,978, a 10% jump – or over £ 24,000 – in just 12 months, according to the Halifax. Salcombe, Devon, is Britain’s most expensive seaside town, with an average price of £ 950,325. Sandbanks in …
Read More »house prices by the sea up to 48 per …
[ad_1] The average price of a property in a British seaside town is now £ 265,978, a 10% jump – or over £ 24,000 – in just 12 months, according to the Halifax. Salcombe, Devon, is Britain’s most expensive seaside town, with an average price of £ 950,325. Sandbanks in …
Read More »Devon’s honeypot towns including Salcombe are already full for summer stay
[ad_1] The Southwest is set to experience a travel boom with prime destinations fully booked during mid-May, summer vacation and beyond. In Salcombe, families are booking more luxurious holiday homes than before, choosing to spend money in the UK rather than risking the confusing traffic light system and quarantine rules. …
Read More »EasyJet launches new routes from Bournemouth Airport
[ad_1] Low-cost airline easyJet is launching two new routes from Bournemouth Airport. The carrier’s inaugural flight to Belfast will take off on Wednesday, May 26, while its first to Edinburgh will depart on Thursday. The announcement comes as one of the airline’s UK bosses has said vaccine passports should not …
Read More »Dorset and New Forest residents on Sunday Times rich list
[ad_1] THE owner of Bournemouth Airport and the founders of a major pension promoter are among local names on an annual list of the UK’s richest people. The Sunday Times Rich List revealed that despite the pandemic, Britain had a record 171 billionaires – 24 more than in 2020. Ineos …
Read More »Discount retail makes a comeback as shoppers crave ‘scavenger hunt’
[ad_1] Reflections of shoppers are seen in a window at a TJ Maxx store in Peoria, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Doubts about whether shoppers would return to discount retail stores to rummage the shelves for bargains were crushed this week when TJX and Ross Stores companies …
Read More »West Kelowna staff member takes office in Vernon – Vernon Morning Star
[ad_1] New faces are occupying a few key positions in the city. Two new managers have been hired to head the economic development and tourism department. John Perrott is the new Director of Economic Development and Tourism effective May 31. The position was previously held by Kevin Poole, who assumes …
Read More »City Announces New Leadership Team for Vernon’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism
[ad_1] The Town of Vernon is pleased to announce that two new managers have been hired to lead the economic development and tourism department. Effective May 31, John Perrott will join the City of Vernon as the new Director of Economic Development and Tourism. The position was previously held by …
Read More »Summer parks and parks unveiled for Bournemouth and Poole
[ad_1] PARK-AND-RIDE services will operate in Bournemouth and Poole this summer to help cope with an expected influx of staying visitors. Bournemouth services will start in time for the May Bank Holiday weekend and Poole will be in service from July. Services will extend from Kings Park to Boscombe Pier …
Read More »Blue flags for BCP Council beaches
[ad_1] MORE blue flags have been awarded to beaches in the BCP Council area than any other UK authority. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has announced its iconic blue flags and seaside awards to the UK’s best beaches, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been confirmed with 23 awards in …
Read More »Buses from Poole and Bournemouth to London with Megabus
[ad_1] A NEW coach service is to link Dorset to London. Yellow Buses will operate the M3 between Poole and the capital on behalf of the coach operator Megabus. Coaches will stop at Heathrow as well as London Victoria and run Thursday through Monday, five times a day in each …
Read More »Dorset Hall & Woodhouse Brewery converts unsold lockdown beer into sustainable electricity
[ad_1] A Dorset brewery has found a sustainable solution for the beer it was unable to sell during the pandemic by using it to help generate electricity to power its utilities. Hall & Woodhouse used beer returned from its 180-person estate pubs in the south of England, which were forced …
Read More »How the Dorset brewery went green with its unsold beers
[ad_1] As pubs were closed across the UK, thousands of gallons of beer that had already been brewed passed their expiration date – meaning in many cases they were simply thrown away. But independent regional brewer Hall & Woodhouse has found a more sustainable solution to what to do with …
Read More »Coaches from Weymouth and Dorchester to London with Megabus
[ad_1] A NEW coach service is to link Dorset to London. Megabus will operate one M3 route per day in each direction between Weymouth and the capital via Dorchester and Bere Regis, Thursday through Monday. The service, which will be operated via the yellow Bournemouth buses, will run a further …
Read More »Parkdean Resorts invests £ 6million in Dorset parks
[ad_1] OVER £ 6million has been invested in three Dorset holiday parks ahead of the 2021 season. Parkdean Resorts has invested heavily in its Dorchester, West Bay and Poole resorts as part of an overall £ 70million spend in the holiday park operator’s nationwide business. In Warmwell, near Crossways, £ …
Read More »Why is Mark Casady investing millions in fintechs? | Zoom Fintech
[ad_1] Financial planners take pride in managing all aspects of a client’s financial life by investing in fintechs. But technology will soon give advisors the ability to temper their clients’ emotions as well, says Mark Casady, former managing director of LPL Financial. He’s optimistic enough about such a fintech that …
Read More »Akazoo completes its merger with Modern Media Acquisition Corp. and raises $ 55 million | Zoom Fintech
[ad_1] Akazoo SA (NASDAQ: SONG) (“SONG” or “Company”) today announced the successful completion of the previously announced merger of Akazoo Ltd. with Modern Media Acquisition Corp., previously traded under the ticker MMDM. Akazoo plans to start trading today on the Nasdaq stock market under the ticker symbol “SONG”, after raising …
Read More »SAR Group VC arm bets on dosa machine maker Mukunda Foods as IAN pulls out
[ad_1] Mukunda Foods Pvt. Ltd, which manufactures tabletop dosa manufacturing machines, has received a strategic investment from Ncubate Capital Partners, the venture capital arm of the SAR group, headquartered in Gurugram. Ncubate Capital Partners said in a statement that the investment paved the way for the exit of Mukunda’s first …
Read More »How Xiaomi is set to take advantage of Mi credit to further develop in India
[ad_1] Xiaomi has already seen remarkable success in the smartphone market in India and has shaken up the Internet of Things (IoT) segment with its affordable security cameras, connected air purifiers and smart TVs. But on Tuesday, the company officially launched Mi Credit, its standalone app for online lending. The …
Read More »Investec Shuts Down Robo-Consulting Service Due to “Weak Appetite” | Zoom Fintech
[ad_1] Investec became the second asset manager in less than a year to shut down its online robo-advisory investment service after admitting appetite was too ‘weak’, setting aside more than £ 20million of operating losses and software costs. The London-listed group said it had decided to ‘end’ Click and Invest, …
Read More »Why buying a home is a smart investment for millennials
[ad_1] Millennials are swarming with investment advice – start saving early, take advantage of your employer’s 401 (k) correspondence and for heaven’s sake, throw those high interest credit cards away! But for many who are looking to build a retirement nest egg, financial advisors say buying a home is one …
Read More »Is SoFi Invest’s brokerage service really free? – Quartz
[ad_1] Social Finance online lender is rolling out a host of new features, from commission-free brokerage to zero fees exchange traded funds and crypto trading. But buying and selling securities, of course, is not free. So how does SoFi plan to make money? One way startups can offer discounted prices …
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