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NORWICH, Tuesday 14th October 2013 – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol best connected hub in Europe Anna Aero an Airline Network news and analysis website has confirmed that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the best connected airport within the EU with routes to 26 out of 27 EU capitals – more than any other airport. Moreover, Schiphol was voted Best Airport in Europe for the 23rd consecutive time by British business travellers at the Business Traveller Awards held in London at the Royal Kensington Garden Hotel.

This is great news for the region as KLM, the Netherlands’ flag carrier, currently operates a four times daily service from Norwich International Airport to its hub Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

KLM services to Schiphol enhance the region’s European and worldwide connectivity and provide passengers with more flexibility. Via their award winning hub airport Schiphol in Amsterdam, KLM offers the community of East Anglia over 100 worldwide destinations on its intercontinental network and over 650 destinations across its Skyteam partners’ network.

Andrew Bell, CEO of Norwich International commented: “The connections available from Norwich International streamline the region’s worldwide connectivity via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and provide passengers with a more flexible service. For businesses, the increased frequency allows for swifter connections to the long-haul network and in addition, it gives far greater flexibility to travellers doing business in Amsterdam and Europe who need to return to Norwich on the same day. The ease of use of the Norwich Amsterdam service, with a one hour check-in and 45 minute flight ensures passengers from this region can be in Schiphol waiting for their onward connection in less time than it will take them to drive to our next closest UK airport!”

Warner Rootliep, General Manager Air France KLM UK & Ireland added: “KLM is delighted to see Schiphol being acclaimed once again this year as Best Airport in Europe. The cooperation with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is of the utmost importance since it is at the heart of the overall experience we offer to our UK customers. This award is a tribute to all the efforts and investments that have been done over the years. We feel lucky that our hub is such a successful airport and look forward to welcoming even more KLM passengers there over the coming years.”

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Airport encourages local businesses to become better connected!

Norwich International Airport is inviting all businesses in the region to help deliver greater choice of direct business flights to key domestic and European business centres from its local airport.

The aim? – Improved connectivity from their local airport, helping their business to grow more efficiently. To achieve this, business input into new route development is vital and the airport is asking businesses to engage with the airport so we can deliver the air links which local businesses and their business partners need.

To realise this the airport needs local businesses to help them inform airlines of where they need to fly to from Norwich, their local airport and to this end would be grateful if as many business people as possible could spend no more than 60 seconds of their time completing a very basic multiple choice on-line survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K8RSF7T

As a thank you for completing the survey, contact details will be entered into a prize draw for a valuable prize – 50 business lounge tickets for your company to use when travelling from Norwich International Airport. The survey will run until 22nd November 2013 and the winner will be notified on 29th November 2013 and the prize will be valid for 12 months from this date.

Hamsin Hadziabdic, recently appointed Business Development Manager at Norwich International Airport commented: “Whilst we are working hard on route development we need to understand where the current and future business travel demand is. Therefore, it is crucial that the businesses in the region share their air travel requirements with us so that we can work with our airline partners and deliver the right choice of routes. Improved connectivity is the key for our region’s business growth as it improves the region’s attractiveness for inward investment, encourages development of direct business links with overseas partners and enables economic growth”.

Accountant trainee Matthew King has won the Pure Resourcing Solutions (Pure) sponsored Kaplan Financial Student of the Sitting Award for the Norwich area.

The annual award, which is run by the financial and accountancy training company Kaplan Financial, has been sponsored by professional recruitment specialists Pure for five years and is given to trainee accountants from the East of England who have shown outstanding qualities in the financial field during the previous year.

Matthew King has worked in the Wisbech office of accountancy firm Bulley Davey for two years and is currently in the middle of completing his Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification.

Matthew, who was selected from 300 Kaplan Financial students to receive the accolade said; “I was surprised and really happy to receive the award. The tutors have been great at Kaplan Financial because they help us to understand the subjects in a fun and interesting way. Thanks to Pure for sponsoring the prize!”

In recognition of the award, Matthew was presented with an iPod Nano courtesy of Pure. Joseph O’Sullivan, Recruitment Manager of the Norwich Branch of Pure, commented: “We are really pleased to support the new and upcoming accountancy talent in the region and the awards are an excellent way of rewarding the hard work necessary to achieve professional qualifications.”

Caron Betts, operations manager for the Norwich and Ipswich offices of Kaplan Financial, explained; “Matt has been a great student, studying with us for the past two years. He always makes a positive contribution to classroom discussion and activities. He worked incredibly hard and has achieved first time passes throughout. A well deserved winner of this prize.”

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For more media information contact Anna Hill, Marketing Manager on 01223 209888 or email [email protected]

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

Pictures: Student Sitting 011: Left to right: Caron Betts (Kaplan Financial) Matthew King (winning student) Joseph O’Sullivan (Pure Resourcing Solutions)

About Pure Resourcing Solutions

Pure Resourcing Solutions (Pure) was established in Cambridge in September 2002. Since then the company has flourished and now employs over 50 staff across four regional offices in Cambridge, Ipswich, Norwich and Chelmsford.

Pure has developed from being specialist accountancy recruitment business to providing temporary and permanent recruitment services for accountancy, executive, financial services, human resources, marketing and professional office support.

The company provides end-to-end recruitment and retention solutions that include additional services such as assessment centres, proficiency testing, psychometric testing, training, salary benchmarking and coaching. We also run a series of business seminars and workshops for clients throughout the year, as well as an annual diary of charity events raising funds for a number of chosen charities including EACH and J’s Hospice.

Pure’s clients range from FTSE 100 companies, venture capital-backed businesses, private businesses, professional firms and the public sector; we have built a reputation as the recruitment consultants of choice in all chosen markets. www.prs.uk.com

Flybe franchise, Loganair announce its schedule of flights from Norwich to Manchester and Guernsey-

Flybe franchise carrier, Loganair has announced its flights for summer 2014, which will see services from Norwich to Guernsey and Manchester.

The popular route to Guernsey will operate again between May and September, with the flights departing on Sunday afternoon. The services to Manchester will operate three times daily, offering passengers the opportunity of a wide range of connections. These flights can now be booked for travel up to 09 September, with flights after that date being made available in early December.

The route to Manchester is growing in popularity with the ease of connecting via Flybe’s Manchester hub to destinations including Belfast City, Glasgow, the Isle of Man, Southampton and Exeter. 30% of passengers on the route are benefitting from the seamless connections, as passengers and baggage are through checked from Norwich to their final destination.

Phil Preston, Loganair’s chief operating officer said: “We are very happy to be launching our summer 2014 schedule from Norwich, and are especially pleased that passengers are benefitting from the hub concept at Manchester making easy connections onto the Flybe network, as well as with our other interline partners, including Virgin and Emirates.

“Our three services every week day to Manchester opens up an array of connecting opportunities for residents in the Norwich area.” Hamsin Hadziabdic, Norwich Airport’s business development manager, commented: “Loganair’s Manchester services provided valuable UK connectivity to the region’s business community, and enables those wishing to visit friends and relatives to do so more easily.

“The ability to connect into the Emirates and Virgin network is also a huge benefit. Guernsey remains a popular destination from Norwich, and we are pleased to see it on sale for next summer, alongside Flybe’s routes to Jersey and Newquay”. Flights are available online at flybe.com or via the call centre 0871 700 2000.

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Issued on behalf of Loganair by The BIG Partnership. For more information contact Roisin McGrath on 0141 333 9585:[email protected] – 07768120285

Notes to Editors: Loganair is the only major UK airline owned and headquartered in Scotland. The airline was founded in 1962 and employs approximately 440 staff to undertake over 500 air services each week using a fleet of 26 aircraft. It carries over half a million passengers and connects Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles to key destinations in Scotland, as well as providing other regional air links from its operational bases at Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness, Kirkwall, and Norwich. Loganair is a franchise partner of Flybe, a codeshare partner of British Airways, and has arrangements with other airlines to provide interline connections. The company is privately owned and consistently profitable.

It has been recently reported that there is a new staged scam on the roads known as ‘flash for cash’. This involves a driver on a main road flashing their lights inviting a driver waiting on a side road to pull out, at which point they speed up, causing the victim to drive into the side of the car. They then claim that the victim pulled out without checking first.

This is similar to the ‘crash for cash’ scam where criminal gangs fake or deliberately cause accidents to make fraudulent insurance claims, usually claiming for injuries, vehicle damage, replacement vehicle hire, loss of earnings and other costs. The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) estimates that the cost of this scam for all drivers will add around £50 to the average premium per year.

Waveney Insurance Brokers has put together some useful tips to help motorists combat this growing problem:

• Never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to proceed. Use your own judgement and proceed carefully
• Carry a pen and paper for taking notes
• Always keep a disposable camera or mobile phone handy for taking photos
• Concentrate on your driving – do not use a mobile phone or be otherwise distracted, you will be an easier target and it could work against you when trying to prove liability

If you suspect you may be a victim of a ‘flash for cash’ scam:

• Stay calm, think clearly and, as with any accident, don’t admit liability.
• Call the police, but be careful – you’re potentially dealing with criminals.
• If there’s the slightest indication of injury, call an ambulance as well – note how the car’s occupants respond to the emergency services’ involvement.
• Count the number of occupants in the car – the number can grow in the days following the accident.
• Get the names, addresses and dates of birth of all the occupants and make a note of where they were sitting in the car.
• Look for independent witnesses – avoid anyone who’s too enthusiastic, though, they might be in on the scam. Get their names and addresses.
• Look for CCTV cameras in the vicinity and tell your insurer as soon as possible so there’s a good chance of recovering footage.
• Share your concerns with your insurers – they’re as keen as you are to take action against ‘flash for cash’ criminals.
• Call the confidential Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) Cheatline on 0800 328 2550 with any information you feel may be relevant.

Motor insurance should provide motor drivers and owners with peace of mind that their assets and assets of other drivers on the road are covered in the event of an accident.

Unfortunately, criminals have schemed new and dangerous ways to derive money from what they think is a victimless crime. However, these staged accidents can be very dangerous not only to the drivers but the general public as well.

For any further advice regarding any insurance related matter please contact us via our website www.waveney-insurance.co.uk or on 01603 728600

Waveney Insurance Brokers is a trading name of Waveney Insurance Brokers (Commercial) Ltd. Waveney Insurance Brokers (Commercial) Limited is registered in England No. 02511992. Registered Office: Towergate House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone, ME14 3EN

Waveney Insurance Brokers (Commercial) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our Financial Services Register number is 313253. You can check this on the Financial Services Register by visiting the FCA’s website https://www.fsa.gov.uk/register/home.do or by contacting the FCA on 0800 111 6768.

Calling all teams of budding Eggheads in the Norfolk Business Community.

We still have places available for our Quiz Night on Thursday 14th November at the Lamb Inn Norwich. It is £50 to enter a team of 4 which includes a generous hot and cold buffet.

Please come along and support your local children’s hospice and have a great night out competing against other businesses in the area for the title of EACH Pub Quiz Champions 2013.

For more information or to enter a team please contact Rose Peasgood on 01953 666770 or [email protected]

We hope to see you there.

Many local businesses spend time on marketing tasks that seem important in the moment. Like updating parts of the website, rewriting a few lines of text, or trying something new they saw online. But even with all that effort, the results often aren’t there.

That’s usually because the work started in the wrong place.

A stronger approach is to step back and decide what your business is trying to achieve. Clear goals give direction, and they’re the starting point for any effective online marketing.

At ATK Digital Marketing, before we improve a website to help a business attract more enquiries and sales, we make sure everyone is working towards the same outcome.

Your goals might include:

• Increasing monthly sales
• Generating more qualified enquiries
• Growing revenue from online search
• Building an email list
• Improving visibility in your local area

Once your goals are clear, it becomes easier to work out what your website and digital channels need to do to support them. You can then identify what is realistic, where the gaps are, and what might be blocking progress.

This simple shift helps you focus your time and resources on the tasks that make the most difference, rather than feeling overwhelmed by long to-do lists or the latest marketing trends.

If you would like to learn more about how a clear digital strategy can help your business grow, find out more here, or contact us to see how we can help.

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The School of Art History and World Art Studies have launched a new introductory course aimed at adults who are interested in archaeology, and who would like an introduction to the key skills, techniques and concepts needed to learn more about how archaeology is practiced around the world.

Beginning in January 2014, Studying Archaeology will consist of 10 evening classes, taught in the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts by members of faculty from the School. This course will introduce students to some of the important themes in archaeology using case studies from around the world. It will also develop presentation and writing skills whilst introducing students to methods of analysis, research and interpretation used by archaeologists.

Further information about the course can be found from here: www.uea.ac.uk/art-history/introductory-courses/studying-archaeology.

The deadline for applications is Monday 25 November 2013. The cost is £150.

For further information, please contact the UEA Admissions Office on 01603 593711, or email [email protected].

The 2013 edition of the Legal 500, considered to be the leading independent guide to the legal profession, was released on 25 September with an unprecedented set of results for Leathes Prior.

The rankings show Leathes Prior now have three top tier practice areas, with Immigration and Debt Recovery joining Sport and in addition there are a further 14 areas in the East Anglian second tier, quite an achievement and reflective of the quality and level of service provided. The past 12 months have again proved exciting times for the firm as it continues to grow and excel in delivering legal services through its traditional core commerical and private-client services together with the range of innocative niche specialisms.

Key highlights from the 2013 edition include:

The Sports team, given a first tier ranking, continues to thrive as its boutique offering ‘Full Contact’ has a national following, and is praised for its ‘exceptional customer service’; Dan Chapman is an ‘amazing individual with outstanding knowledge’.

Debt Recovery also excelled with a first tier ranking, Darren Bowen’s team at Leathes Prior is valued for its ‘very attentive service, sound advice, and clear timescales’. Mike Barlow ‘impresses with his tactical and commercial flair’, and the ‘calm, collected, enthusiastic and driven’ David Richards also stands out.

In addition, Immigration receives a first tier ranking largely due to Tim Cary, who regularly sits as a judge in immigration cases, and is ‘excellent, with a robust but considered approach’.

The Corporate and Commerical team is ranked highly, with clients reporting ‘superb responsiveness, care, diligence, integrity and business acumen’ of Leathes Prior’s Paul Warman, Peter Sheppard and ‘rising star’ Richard Guthrie.

Within Commercial Litigation, Leathes Prior’s Mike Barlow is ‘efficient and responsible, providing sensible commercial advice’, and Darren Bowen ‘doesn’t miss any points and gives excellent advice’.

The firm welcomes a new ranking for Education, showing the team going straight into the second tier. The ‘responsive’ Mike Barlow, ‘outstanding’ mediator Martin Plowman and rising star Polly Langford are central to Leathes Prior’s schools team.

Within Intellectual Property, Leathes Prior’s team is built around IP expert Jonathan Chadd, and includes Mike Barlow, who has ‘extensive experience in franchising and licensing’. Rising star Kitty Rosser is also recommended.

Employment rightfully ranks highly, thanks to the ‘effective and efficient’ Dan Chapman who is said to have ‘exceptional knowledge and business acumen’; superbly supported by ‘authoritative and practical’ colleagues who provide ‘consistently good advice’. The firm’s innovative web-based ’employmentor’ service is ‘unrivalled in its value for money’.

Within Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate, Leathes Prior delivers ‘outstanding service with coherent advice’. For the administration of high-value estates and trusts, Hazel Gill is ‘second to none for speed and standard of work’. Also recommended are the ‘timely and approachable’ Tessa Bonser and William Riley, who provides ‘advice of the highest quality’.

Within the Regulatory and Defence field, ‘outstanding’ lawyer Tim Cary is a nationally recognised expert. The firm has a nationwide presence for motoring offences through its ‘Traffic Lawyers’ brand. Tim is also described as ‘robust and experienced’ leading a team that is ‘outstanding, and very attentive: they have an intuitive edge’. The practice ranges from minor offences to serious bribery, money laundering and corruption matters.

Within Insolvency and Corporate Recovery, the ‘practical and calm’ Adam McCaw is praised, and in Agriculture and estates, Leathes Prior’s ‘pragmatic’ team draws on the vast experience of Rob Sibley, William Riley, Darren Bowen, Paul Oldershaw and rising star Chris Hoxley.

In the field of Charities and not-for-profit, ‘the level of service is excellent’. William Riley’s team includes Hazel Gill and Tessa Bonser, who are ‘supportive and helpful’.

The firm’s Family team is said to be ‘prompt and proactive, and explains the options clearly’. Alisdair Douglas is ‘very knowledgeable, and guides clients through the process in a caring way’. He is one of Norfolk’s leading lawyers for complex divorce and Children Act matters.

Within Commercial Property Rob Sibley leads a ‘results-driven’ team at Leathes Prior whose standout recent work includes advising on a long-term lease of airport premises, worth £30m over its term. Chris Hoxley is a rising star.

My latest book, ‘NORWICH IN THE 1960s’, has reached the number one position in the Jarrold Local Best Seller charts just a week after its release. The book is a sequel to NORWICH IN THE 1950s which topped the charts for twenty weeks last year.

The book takes a look at the decade in which the ‘baby boomers’ came into their own. As the fifties faded away and sixties style arrived, this was the decade that altered the city.

I’ll be signing copies of the book in Jarrolds book department from 11.30 am on Saturday November 9th. Already booked as guest speaker at November’s Literary Lunch I’m thrilled with the reaction so far.