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on the case at college’s crime scene
Applied Science with Forensics students Megan Shorthouse and Taylor Roberts acted as forensic scientists
Room 303 at West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus was sealed off with police tape recently, while a murder investigation was underway. Forensics were called to the scene immediately upon
the discovery of a body – however, this was purely a mock murder scene for BTEC Level 3 Applied Science students to test their investigative, forensic and scientific skills. The class of 18 were alerted to the body of a male in
the office space and then undertook a week of investigations, following the same protocol which police and forensics would do in a real-life case. Students used their skills to measure and photograph pieces of evidence as well as powder for finger print gathering throughout the room and made their notes. Students Megan Shorthouse and Taylor Roberts were
two of the acting forensic officers who began their investigations under the watchful eye of investigating officer, tutor Melanie Pykett. Megan, 16, said: “I’ve always had an interest in forensics and when I saw this course, I knew
‘Applied science covers all of the sciences and next year the forensic module will cover fire investigation and traffic collision’
immediately I wanted to study on it as I’d love to eventually be a forensic scientist. This project has introduced me to a lot of new skills and it’s so interesting.” Tutor Melanie Pykett said: “This unit has definitely
created a lot of enthusiasm among the class – it’s the part that everyone has been looking forward to. “Applied science covers all of the sciences and next
year the forensic module will cover fire investigation and traffic collision to provide an all-round experience of how forensics are used.” The next part of the course is to act as an expert
witness in ‘court’ to explain what the evidence informs them and demonstrate their scientific understanding.
Awards add up for accountants
Midlands-based accountancy and business advisory firm Smith Cooper has been named Medium Practice of the Year at the East Midlands ICAEW Awards held recently. The award follows Smith Cooper
winning three highly prestigious awards during 2018 including Midlands Advisory Team of the Year, East Midlands Corporate Finance Team of the Year and Regional Insolvency Team of the Year. James Bagley (pictured), Managing Partner of Smith Cooper, said: “Every day at Smith Cooper I’m surrounded by passionate and energetic colleagues and it’s thanks to our incredible team that we have been awarded ICAEW’s East
Midlands Medium Practice of the Year for the second time. “The awards we have won really
do showcase the talent we have across our various service lines. We are exceptionally proud of our team, all of whom work hard to ensure we continue to exceed clients’ expectations. I am delighted that we have been named as the region’s best practice within the mid-tier, and am grateful for the recognition that the team have received.” Smith Cooper is one of the
largest independently-owned and preferred accountancy and business advisory firms for owner managed businesses across the Midlands.
IN BRIEF
Law firm helps The Red Lion to roar back into life
A rural pub has reopened following a two-year absence – after a deal supported by East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons. The Red Lion, in Thurgarton,
closed on Boxing Day 2016. But last year, residents joined forces to lend new owner Julian Benton £250,000, while he and a team of directors invested a further £130,000 to revive the village’s only pub. The Red Lion – which dates
back to the 16th century – has been renovated inside and out and includes a dog walkers’ bar. Tim Hastings, Chairman at
Nelsons, who lives in the village, said: “The Red Lion is a great asset for the village and I am pleased to see it back open again – my colleagues at Nelsons have very much gone out of their way to make this happen.” Paul Hinchliffe, Associate and
solicitor in Nelsons’ commercial property team, who led the deal, added: “We’re very proud to have been involved in a deal that will benefit the community for many years to come. The Red Lion is an asset to the village and a real gem – its revival shows what can be achieved when people work together towards a common goal.”
Festival roadshows kicks off 40th anniversary
Audiences got a kick out of opera as Buxton International Festival’s first roadshows ended with a Can-Can finale recently. The shows offered a sneak
preview to the Festival’s 40th anniversary programme, including a duet from the world premiere of Georgiana, about the scandalous life and loves of the Fifth Duchess of Devonshire – the operatic treatment of the story behind Keira Knightley’s Hollywood film The Duchess. Musicians included members
of the Royal Northern College of Music and the Northern Chamber Orchestra who presented excerpts from favourites such as Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals as well as accompanying members of the BIF opera company in arias selected from the 2019 programme, rounded off with the music from Orpheus in the Underworld which inspired the Can-Can. Chief Executive Michael
Williams said: “Opera is now more varied than ever and BIF celebrates this by staging a fiery world premiere, a renowned Russian romance, a dazzling rediscovery, and a popular unpretentious romp.”
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