Awards joy for property tax specialists

A Hampshire firm of property tax specialists has been shortlisted as a finalist for a prestigious national award. Southampton-based E3 Consulting is a contender for the Best Independent Tax Consultancy Firm prize at the Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2019. E3, which this year is concluding its 15th anniversary celebrations, is one of just five finalists for the sought-after award. It is … Read More

Corfe Mullen business impresses parliament

MP Michael Tomlinson has praised a Corfe Mullen business that was runner-up in a prestigious competition in which it was up against major brands including Marks and Spencer and Heineken UK. Lesley Shand Funeral Directors had previously won East Dorset District Council’s ‘best business in the community’ award and was nominated for the national competition by Mr Tomlinson. The All … Read More

UK award as online training reduces road risk

One of the largest bulk haulage providers in southern England has been recognised nationally for helping to make our roads safer. TJ Transport, headquartered near Portsmouth, won the Transport for London award for reducing occupational road risk for the company’s 165 drivers. Thanks to TJ’s new online driver induction programme, following an investment of more than £12,000, there has been … Read More

Wimborne and Colehill Cricket Club win the Jack Douch trophy

The Jack Douch Memorial Trophy for cricket in the Dorset community was won this year by Wimborne and Colehill CC – the club Jack used to play for. The trophy and cheque for £400 were provided by the league sponsors, The Dorset Funeral Plan, and presented by Jack’s son Peter. Wimborne won the award for developing a women’s softball section, … Read More

Yellow Buses in line for major award

Yellow Buses has been shortlisted in the most prestigious national bus industry awards for its passenger app and one hour ticket. The UK Bus Awards announced the list at a special finalist event held at the Museum of Transport in Greater Manchester. The Yellows are in the ‘Putting Passengers First Category’, which recognises the delivery of excellent customer service and … Read More

Cyber security business wins major award

Cyber security company Computer Network Defence (CND) has been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award. The Bath-based company is only the fourth business to receive the award from the Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset this year. CND is one of the country’s leading cyber-security companies and combines a consultancy with a recruitment business in the growing sector. The accolade … Read More