Huge hoard of Norman coins found in Somerset

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A huge hoard of silver coins dating back to the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings could be declared as treasure. The 2,528 silver coins were found in the Chew Valley, north-east Somerset, by a group of metal detectorists. The British Museum said it was …

Competition launch to boost broadband connectivity

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£250,000 of funding will be awarded to venues across the UK to improve their broadband connectivity to help them attract more events. The event venues applying will have to have conference facilities that bid for events which attract international delegates. The average value per project …

Councils invited to apply for the Local Digital Fund

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The next round of applications for the Local Digital Fund, which helps boost services has opened. The funding is used to improve public services for residents through innovative uses of digital technology. Councils are expected to work together to do this. The opening of the …

£30 million competition to help rural Britain utilise 5G

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The Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan has launched a competition to test the applications of 5G technology in rural areas. Up to ten rural locations will be chosen to run innovative trials of 5G applications and stimulate commercial investment in 5G technology. The Digital Secretary said: …

Canal and River Trust- Enterprise Manager

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£40,100 inclusive of car cash allowance Gloucester The Canal & River Trust believe that life is better by water. Set up in 2012 to care for historic waterways across England and Wales, the organisation aims to transform our canals and rivers into spaces where local …

Historic England Launches Two Consultations

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The first, ‘Energy Efficiency and Traditional Homes’, considers energy efficiency improvements in traditional homes from a planning system perspective. The consultation will be open until 13 September 2019. All responses should be sent to governmentadvice@HistoricEngland.org.uk The second is ‘Managing Lithic Scatters and Sites: archaeological guidance …

Oxford University Supporting Leadership Digital Consultation

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Oxford University’s [Alliance Member] Gardens, Libraries & Museums has published a call for information about individuals working in an organisation and their experiences with or as members of executive and administrative support staff and about training and development opportunities for this staff group. Three different …