Openreach hits ten million Full Fibre milestone

Openreach has hit the ten million build milestone in its roll-out of Full Fibre broadband across the UK.

In Dorset, nearly 50,000 homes and businesses can order an ultrafast, Full Fibre service with a provider of their choice on the Openreach network.

In the wider South West, Full Fibre is now available to more than 840,000 homes and businesses.

The roll-out is part of an ambitious £15 billion infrastructure project aimed at providing reliable, fast broadband to meet the needs of modern life.

Experts predict Full Fibre will help grow the UK economy with a £72 billion productivity boost.

The Openreach network is the largest in the UK, available to ten million homes, businesses and public services.

The figure includes more than 9,000 medical facilities, including GP surgeries, hospitals and research labs, and also over 13,500 educational establishments such as nurseries, schools and universities.

Clive Selley, CEO, Openreach, pictured left, said: “This marks a significant milestone in our transformation of the UK’s broadband.

“Not only will access to Full Fibre technology improve the speed and reliability of the internet connections used by people, businesses and public services, it also provides us with the infrastructure we need to meet the demands of an increasingly digital world.

“Now we’re focused on the next phase of our build.

“Our engineers are building rapidly across the country and we already have plans in place that will see Full Fibre broadband reach over 25 million premises.

“We’re excited for the future that Full Fibre will create for everybody across the UK.”

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Magna appoints Oliver Goldring as new Head of Digital

Oliver Goldring has been appointed Head of Digital at Magna, the Dorchester-based housing association.

He joins from digital marketing agency Mediaworks where he was Managing Partner of its Manchester division, leading its teams and strategy across the North West.

Prior to Mediaworks, Oliver was Communications and Marketing Director and part of the senior leadership team at Trafford Trust, a 9,000-home housing association.

Before that he ran his own independent consultancy for over six years.

Oliver Goldring.

In a newly created role for Magna, Oliver will be the strategic lead for developing its digital roadmap and brand, including customer and colleague-facing digital products and services, communications, marketing and insights.

Ami Davis, Magna’s Director of Organisational Capability, said: “Oliver’s leadership values and passion for customer and colleague experience in this sector really stand out.

“Learning from other sectors is so crucial and Oliver brings a fantastic range of experiences that complement the capabilities of his team.”

Magna owns and manages nearly 9,000 properties for rent and shared ownership across Dorset and Somerset with a workforce of around 450 people.

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JTYAF casts a net for charity fly fishing event

Sign-ups are welcome for the fourth JTYAF charity trout fly fishing event at Holbury Lakes near Romsey.

Described as an idyllic location, the event on Saturday July 8 is an exclusive day for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.

Tickets are priced at £80 for four fish which includes a donation to the charity. A day rod licence will be required.

Tea and coffee will be served during the day and BBQ hot dogs provided at midday.

Participants in the 2019 event

The event is open to all with experienced anglers on hand to give tuition on casting, fly fishing techniques and an understanding of the sport.

There will be a prize for the biggest fish and also the heaviest bag of fish.

To register, please contact Pete on 07792121645.

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