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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Carlisle wedding celebrant and businesswoman is finalist in awards
A CARLISLE businesswoman has been named a finalist in the 2025 Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAS) - the UK's biggest celebration of women in business. Kerrie Low, founder of The Birds and The Bees funeral and wedding celebrant service, is shortlisted in the customer service category. As a solo celebrant, Ms Low specialises in ceremonies that 'reflect the uniqueness of each client'. Her 'creative and heartfelt' approach has earned her a loyal following and high praise across the region. Ms Low is one of nine women from Cumbria to be shortlisted from over 1,450 nominations and entries nationwide. The finalists represent a diverse range of sectors; from hospitality and wellness to marketing, food production and professional services. Iain Pilling, area engagement lead for Lancashire at United Utilities and sponsor of the Customer Service award, said: 'The Enterprise Vision Awards are an inspiring showcase of some fantastic female-led business and entrepreneur talent, and United Utilities is a proud sponsor and judge in this year's Customer Service category. "We look forward to reading the award submissions and meeting the finalists on the evening." The EVAS not only recognise business excellence but also celebrate resilience, innovation and leadership. The next stage includes an interview with an independent judging panel and a public vote. As part of this year's celebrations, all finalists are invited to participate in an EVAS Reception at the House of Commons, before the winners are announced at a ceremony on Friday, September 26 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Trinidad drivers can now be alerted to emergency vehicles
(TRINIDAD, Colo.) — The Trinidad Ambulance District (TAD) is implementing an alert system so drivers can be warned when they are approaching emergency vehicles, in an effort to protect both drivers and first responders. According to TAD, HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud is a collision prevention service that enables the delivery of real-time alerts to drivers when emergency services are active in the area. 'Safety Cloud boosts driver compliance with Move Over laws by dispatching real-time notifications when responders are en route or on-scene,' said TAD. 'This digital solution effectively enhances lightbars and sirens with additional in-vehicle notification, thereby minimizing the likelihood of collisions with responders.' TAD said the alerts are sent immediately to warn drivers of their proximity to emergency vehicles, and added that these kind of alerts are proven to significantly reduce the risk of a crash by up to 90%. 'Despite Colorado Move Over laws necessitating drivers to decelerate and change lanes when approaching active emergency vehicles, delayed or non-compliant reactions persist,' TAD said. 'Safety Cloud addresses this issue by providing up to 30 seconds of preemptive warning, facilitating safer responses.' Notifications are accessible via the Waze navigation app or Google Maps, and can be integrated into the dashboard of many modern cars. Safety Cloud alerts are also available on the infotainment screens of millions of vehicles, specifically 2024 and newer models of Volkswagen vehicles and 2018 and newer models of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram through the EVAS (Emergency Vehicle Alert System) feature. 'Adopting Safety Cloud adds a layer of protection for our crew, facilitating their operations with enhanced safety,' said EMS Chief Gabriel Moreno. 'By providing drivers with additional time to respond appropriately, this service establishes a safer environment for both our crew and surrounding motorists. We strongly recommend drivers to utilize Waze and Apple Maps, both free-to-use apps, to benefit from these vital road safety alerts.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
