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Get trained and wear a helmet for ATVs

Agricultural workers in Dorset should have proper training and wear a helmet before using quad bikes on farms and roads or risk being prosecuted, warns rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual. The insurer, which has Members across the county, is highlighting the issue as part of its ‘FarmSafe’ campaign in a bid to cut the number…

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Fine tuning can cut fuel consumption

Dorset company boasts 15pc saving As drivers panic at the petrol pumps a Dorset company is promising to achieve a 10-15 per cent saving on fuel consumption for most vehicles. Prestige Driving Enhancements (PDE) specialises in engine remapping, reprogramming the manufacturer’s settings on the vehicle’s engine control unit computer. PDE’s technology tweaks the factory settings…

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Dorset landlords face tenancy deposit changes

The landlords of thousands of privately rented properties across Dorset are being warned to act on new rules for protecting tenants’ deposits. Sweeping changes coming into force this month introduce a stricter set of penalties that could see more property owners ending up in court. Ceri Stephens, a senior associate solicitor at Battens Solicitors, which…

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – an extra holiday for everyone?

The majority of employees in England and Wales will be looking forward to the additional day’s holiday this year to celebrate 60 years of the Queen’s reign. However, for some employers the additional holiday will bring a contractual headache. The Diamond Jubilee celebrations are scheduled to span between 2-5 June 2012. The late ‘May’ bank…

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India: the land of opportunities

Multi-billion dollar turnover global IT services company HCL (Hindustan Computers Limited), listed on the National Stock Exchange of India, has just been secured as an Intec partner for India. At the same time HCL Technology’s share price is steadily rising – 470 INR [Indian rupee] or £5.83. Minister of State, Business and Enterprise, Mark Prisk…

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