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Oakman Inns’ Growth Results In New Chief Operating Officer
The Board of Oakman Inns & Restaurants is delighted to announce the appointment of prominent industry figure, Dermot King, as Chief Operating Officer of the fast-expanding pub group. Currently a Director of Bourne Leisure – the £1bn turnover leisure company – and Managing Director of the iconic Butlins holiday business, Dermot will join Oakman Inns in January 2019.
VWV Recognised as Leading Law Firm in Northern Home Counties
Award-winning law firm VWV has confirmed its position as one of the leading law firms in the South East, with this week's release of the two leading guides to UK law firms and solicitors.
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A Hemel Hempstead business park has instigated a campaign to help all employees achieve a better work life balance. Kick-started last week, Breakspear Park gave away 300 pumpkins to staff to help them get into the Halloween spirit and save them an extra trip to the supermarket.
Lumina MD appointed as IoD Branch Chair
It has just been announced by the Institute of Directors (IoD) that Richard McBarnet, MD of Hemel Hempstead-based Lumina Technologies, has been appointed IoD Branch Chair for Hertfordshire.
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An inspirational and fun night of giving raised over £10,000 to support vital new projects planned by Earthworks, HACRO and Small Acts of Kindness. The Funding Network is a refreshingly effective fundraising model, building links between potential donors and charitable causes, through live crowdfunding making giving fun, well informed and engaging. This global initiative raises money for small non-profits driving social change and helps both individuals and businesses to combine their giving with others, to make a bigger impact.
New play on tour celebrates the Hertfordshire Suffrage campaigners of 100 years ago
Marking this year's centenary of women gaining the vote in national elections, a new play from community theatre company Pins & Feathers is touring Hertfordshire in September.
New technology like AI, automation and robotics could pave the way for better working conditions - including higher pay and reduced workloads - a new TUC report sets out today (Monday).
Peacock Engineering increases its Maximo team
Peacock Engineering, the IBM Maximo Gold Business Partner, is continuing to grow its team. It has recruited John Green as a Solutions Architect, bringing additional expertise to the team.
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Second phase of High Street improvement works well underway
The second phase of the High Street improvement works, led by Watford Borough Council in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council and Watford BID, is now well underway.
