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BBC News
18 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Fowey lifeboat makes final journey after 30 years
Fowey RNLI is bidding farewell to its Trent lifeboat after 30 years of 1 August, Fowey RNLI lifeboat station will give locals a final chance to experience their all-weather boat, Maurice and Joyce Hardy its final day of service, the lifeboat will be open to the public on the pontoon from 11:00 – 13:00 BST for free tours.A number of lifeboats, harbour boats, working and trip boats, ex-lifeboats, safety boats, gigs and private vessels will follow the boat from its pontoon and out of the harbour, where they will give it a send off as it heads to the RNLI in Poole. Fowey coxswain, Jonathan Pritchard said: "As an RNLI crew member and coxswain of almost 40 years, I was part of the crew who welcomed the Trent to Fowey in 1996 and have served on her for nearly 30 years. "It will be very sad to see her go and it is sure to be an emotional day as the station and the people of Fowey say goodbye to a much loved and iconic part of the Fowey community."On 2 August, the town will celebrate Lifeboat Day with music, refreshments and activities at the lifeboat station.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Point Processing Launches 'Click & Appoint' to Streamline Process Agent Appointments
POOLE, UK / / July 18, 2025 / UK-based firm Point Processing has recently launched a digital tool designed to reduce delays in appointing a process agent, particularly aimed at time-sensitive transactions. The feature, which is called Click & Appoint, lets clients complete the full appointment process online in minutes, with signed documentation returned almost instantly. Appointing a process agent traditionally requires back-and-forth emails, where paperwork is shared gradually and long waiting periods are common. This can slow down the process of finalizing financial or legal agreements. Point Processing says it developed Click & Appoint to minimize those delays and give clients the option to handle everything themselves, without needing to wait on back-and-forth communication. "We kept seeing the same issue come up," said Lisa Neville, head of the communications team with almost a decade of experience providing point processing services. "Clients would have a deal ready to close, but they were stuck waiting for documents or confirmations from a process agent. With our new Click & Appoint tool, you can submit the form and receive your signed letter in under a minute. That's it." The system allows for up to 20 appointors and covers appointment durations of up to 30 years. Clients can also upload their own custom appointment letters. If a letter needs review, Point Processing signs and returns it within one working day. Payment is handled through an encrypted gateway, with an option for bank transfer. There's also an on-page fee calculator, which clients can use to estimate costs based on how many appointors they need and how long the appointment should last. Speed and document accuracy carry real weight for any business that's working across jurisdictions or closing a time-sensitive transaction. According to Neville, many of Point Processing's clients using the new system are lawyers, fund managers, and corporate teams, all with one thing in common: they're under pressure to finalize agreements quickly. The company says one of the key benefits of Click & Appoint is that it eliminates unnecessary email threads and virtually eliminates the likelihood of mistakes caused by re-keying client details. "The form captures everything up front, including any specific requests. We built it to be flexible first and foremost, but also with clarity in mind. We didn't want to create a tool that added complexity," said Neville. The feature has already been used by hundreds of clients since a soft rollout earlier this year, with internal data suggesting an average turnaround time of under 90 seconds for standard documents. While Click & Appoint automates the majority of standard cases, Point Processing continues to offer bespoke support for clients with more complex needs. The firm encourages anyone with questions to contact their team directly. About Point Processing Point Processing is an agency that acts on behalf of overseas parties to ensure legal notices are served to them quickly. The company's services encompass real estate and mortgages, purchase, legal, and confidentiality agreements, and financing, leasing, and loan agreements. The Click & Appoint tool is now live at with full pricing and support information available on the website. Media Contact:Jamie BellPoint Processingjamie@ SOURCE: Point Processing View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Poole Museum's Scaplen's Court reopens after revamp
A museum is to welcome visitors as part of a phased reopening following a two-year, £10.3m Museum in Dorset closed in 2022, and on Saturday visitors will be able to explore its newly restored Scaplen's Court and revamp has been supported by BCP Council, which owns the site, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Arts Council and charitable trusts and interim director Jaine Fitzpatrick said: "Local businesses and community connections are central to the refreshed Poole Museum experience." Scaplen Court has been made accessible for the first time, with the help of a new platform has increased from 60 to more than 250 people, enabling it to host larger events and celebrations. The addition of the cafe on the ground floor and outdoor seating has transformed the space into a community new museum shop will open the following week, while the full museum opens later in the year and entry will remain free. The museum will include six new galleries across five floors, three new maritime galleries, a new ceramics, art and design gallery, and two flexible galleries for touring Fitzpatrick said: "By opening up parts of the site for the summer, we're encouraging residents and visitors to re-engage with us in Poole's historic Old Town whilst building anticipation ahead of the grand unveiling later in the year."This phased approach supports local enterprise, builds excitement, and offers early opportunities to enjoy revitalised spaces and cultural events."Andy Martin, BCP Council's portfolio holder for customer, communication and culture, said: "This transformation of Poole Museum has been nothing short of incredible."The phased reopening is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to enjoy the museum in two exciting chapters." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Dorset paralegal jailed for stealing from vulnerable clients
A woman has been jailed after she used her role in a law firm to exploit money from two vulnerable Charlotte Amey, 45, of Honeysuckle Lane in Poole, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by abuse of position at Poole Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 14 was working as a paralegal in the wills and probate department at a law firm in Poole at the time of her offending. and her victims were two men living in residential was jailed for 20 months at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday. The fraudulent activity took place between October 2021 and October work involved managing accounts for clients where the firm held power of attorney, and she would pay expenses or bills on their behalf using a chequebook or debit investigation began in February 2024 after the bank returned a potentially fraudulent cheque to the law the law firm looked into it further, the corresponding cheque stub was made out to a care company. However, the cheque itself was addressed to Amey for a total of £3, employer confronted Amey and she admitted to taking the money using used an erasable pen on them, then changed the payee's name to her own after they had been signed by someone else at the also admitted to using debit cards belonging to the victims to withdraw cash for herself, and for online total, Amey stole a total of £11,568 from the two Con Lucy Hale from Dorset Police said Amey was "entrusted with looking after the day-to-day finances of vulnerable" people."She abused her position for personal gain," she said. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Dorset council approves £6m investment for Poole lifting bridges
A council cabinet has recommended a £6m investment into the long-term life and reliability of two Dorset Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council backed the money for Poole Bridge and the Twin Sails, both in Poole, calling them "vital" to daily authority said the recommended improvements would "increase the life of critical components and reduce the need for unplanned repairs".A final decision on the funding will be taken at the full council meeting on 22 July. The council said work at Poole Bridge would address corrosion taken place over many years and protect against it in the future. Both Poole Bridge and the Twin Sails have been closed multiple times over technical Twin Sails, which connects the town centre with Hamworthy, would benefit from changes to the design of the lifting mechanism, and regular maintenance would "likely continue into the future without the proposed improvements".Four new digital information panels would also be installed on an upgraded funding allocation comes entirely from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), so the improvements would not be funded by council on the bridges would be expected over the next three holder for climate response, environment and energy Andy Hadley said the recommendations demonstrated commitment to "the thousands of people who use the bridges on a daily basis – whether motorists, pedestrians, wheelers, by bus or on the water". You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
