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Entries open for the Rural Business Awards 2017

Rural firms from across Britain are being invited to get their entries in for an awards scheme designed specifically for…

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AOIC celebrates tenth anniversary

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2017. The growing organisation has planned a series of events, including a…

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Jet-powered hearse targets World record

A jet-powered hearse is hoping to break the World record for quickest hearse this summer. ‘Dead Quick’, created by Matt Mckeown, is…

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Bank closures cause concern for SMEs

Following the closing of more Lloyds Banking Group’s branches, The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has expressed concern about what…

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LCC dinner celebrates opening of sixth crematorium

On March 14, The London Cremation Company (LCC) recognised the opening of its sixth crematorium at a dinner for leaders…

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Funeral directors will work with Scottish Government to introduce regulation

Funeral directors from across Scotland have committed to work with the Scottish Government to introduce regulation to the sector. Members…

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ONS releases provisional mortality report

Provisional mortality data has been released by Public Health England (PHE) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The quarterly…

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Hundreds attend annual Service of Remembrance

Hundreds of people came together in Reading for the annual Service of Remembrance organised by funeral directors A.B. Walker. At…

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NCPC and Hospice UK boards agree to begin process of merger

On Wednesday 29 March, the trustee boards of both Hospice UK and the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) agreed…

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Family firm presents local specialist school with over £7,000

K. Ginder & Sons Funeral Directors in Watford has raised over £7,000 towards a new hydrotherapy pool at Woodfield School…

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