Why do people freeze in emergencies? Lisa Sharman, National Head of Education and Commercial Training, St John Ambulance, explores the Bystander Effect – and how workplace training can break the cycle.

Picture the scene: you’re at work and suddenly a colleague is seriously injured.

You want to help but doubt sets in. The rest of your colleagues are also waiting for someone else to intervene.

Keon Homes has announced the purchase of Grafton Lodge in Oldbury for the creation of much needed housing.

The Midlands leading developer of affordable homes is hoping to bring the land, which currently houses the disused Adult Services-led care home, back to life after agreeing the deal with Sandwell Council.

Rockford, Illinois-based The Caldwell Group Inc. has added to its RUD In-Stock range with popular products such as the ACP-Turnado Automatic Center Lifting Point and VRS Swivel Eyebolts — bringing the total number of stocked lifting point styles and sizes to more than 170 stock keeping units (SKUs).