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21
Jul 2016

Ex-BHS Boss Pleads Guilty to Speeding

Dominic Chappell, former BHS boss, was caught driving at 63.8mph in a 40mph zone in Andover, Hampshire, on 6 April 2016. Mr Chappell pleaded guilty to the offence and he already has 10 points on his license for three other speeding offences which took place in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Magistrate, Kathryn Sharp, said: “looking…

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21
Jul 2016

Tsunami Crash at M&D Theme Park

On 26 June 2016, the ‘Tsunami’ ride at M&D’s Theme Park in North Lanarkshire derailed, causing serious injury to several riders. The incident occurred after five sections of the rollercoaster detached from their rails at a bend, falling to the ground. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have now launched a joint investigation with Police…

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21
Jul 2016

Engineering Firm fined £30,000

On 12 July 2016, Point Engineering (Hull) Ltd pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 3(1)(a) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and was fined £30,000 at Hull Crown Court. In February 2014, an employee of Point Engineering, Richard Blake, was preparing a marine hatch, weighing more than 500kg, for inspection using…

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21
Jul 2016

When should I update my Will?

When exactly should I update my will? If you marry or enter into a civil partnership after the date of your Will, unless this was made in contemplation of your marriage or partnership, then any Will made before this date is automatically revoked and you will therefore need to contact your Solicitor to make a…

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20
Jul 2016

Intellectual Property Rights

In this article we highlight the different types of intellectual property (IP) rights that a business needs to be aware of to ensure that it: Protects what the business creates. Maximises the business’ competitive position. Avoids infringing the IP rights of other people and businesses. What is intellectual property? IP is an umbrella term used…

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15
Jul 2016

Patients with sepsis must be treated as emergency

According to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence, patients with suspected sepsis must be given the same level of priority as heart attack patients, and the watchdog has urged health practitioners to consider the possibility of sepsis with any patient presenting with infections. Sepsis is caused when the immune system overreacts to infection,…

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