Why a school needed a UXO watching brief
A watching brief is when an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) engineer watches works; here's why a school in Kent needed one.
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A watching brief is when an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) engineer watches works; here's why a school in Kent needed one.
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If you own land, even if it’s a relatively small garden, and if you have water beneath your ground’s surface, it’s your right to access it.
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SafeLane's HR Manager Sharon Hemingway organised the donation of 5 laptops to St John Fisher's school to help learning and engagement.
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