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NEWS & EVENTS
Uppingham ‘is the best place to live!’ TIMES NEWSPAPER DECLARES UPPINGHAM IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE EAST MIDLANDS UPPINGHAM The Sunday Times newspaper named Uppingham as being the best place to live in the Midlands recently, describing the town as being a ‘feast for the eyes.’ “The article states that the market town is a place that cares about appearances and that life here is ‘pleasingly traditional,’” says Uppingham Group’s Cllr Ron Simpson. “The Uppingham Fatstock Show in November gets a mention as does the April Stilton Cheese Classic Vehicle Run. In 2020 Uppingham was also voted in a national survey as the best place to live in the UK.” “It currently has around 2,000 dwellings and a population of just under 5,000.” “The news of Uppingham’s further recognition also comes as no surprise to the organisers of the annual Uppingham In
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Bloom competition who regularly win awards for their achievements. The town can also boast hosting an East Midlands Outstanding Neighbourhood Award
Happy retirement, Tim! SENIOR PARTNER AT HEGARTY SOLICITORS RETIRES AFTER CAREER SPANNING 45 YEARS
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winner, The Beeches, with its elegant executive homes and 1Gb Gigaclear ‘fibre to the premise’ broadband network connected to every dwelling,” adds Ron.
PETERBOROUGH Prominent local solicitor Tim Thompson, Senior Partner at Hegarty Solicitors, is set to retire this month after a legal career spanning 45 years. Tim joined the firm in 1977 and became a partner in 1979. In his time at the firm he has dealt with a range of legal areas including criminal defence and prosecutions, residential and commercial property transactions and employment law. Well-known and respected amongst the Peterborough business community, assisting HR teams and employers
“Rutland’s worst kept secret has now made the national news, and we’re absolutely delighted!” n For more information on the town see uppinghamfirst.co.uk.
navigate the complex world of employment law, Tim is known for his helpful, friendly and proactive approach. He has been a regular speaker at employment law seminars, offering advice to HR professionals throughout the area. “I have enjoyed seeing the firm expand over the years, to operating with branches in Peterborough, Stamford and Oakham. “We have a dynamic team who are committed to delivering exceptional service to clients and I am confident the firm will continue to go from strength to strength.” n
