A Colchester company, Computerwise Limited, which was established twenty-five years ago by Doreen and Tony Friedlander to service the needs of the business community when PC’s were in their infancy, has combined its business operations with TMB solutions Ltd under a common holding company. TMB Solutions is a Hampshire-based accounting software reseller.

A close knit team at local solicitors Thompson Smith & Puxon who have known and worked with each other in Clacton-on-Sea for over thirty years have said goodbye reluctantly to secretary Dorothy King, aged 63, who retired this month. Dorothy had worked at the Clacton office of TS&P since 1991, where she has been an assistant to June Catchpole, Legal Executive, who has worked with the firm for over thirty years.

Essex brick manufacturer WH Collier, established over 140 years ago, has regained its independent status, completing a management buyout (MBO) from the Chelwood Group. Local solicitors Thompson Smith & Puxon, who have offices in Colchester and Clacton, advised the management team on the deal.

The fastest British women’s hurdler, Colchester’s Sarah Claxton, who receives ongoing sponsorship from Essex solicitors, Thompson Smith & Puxon, has spoken of her joy at London winning the bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.

A Colchester accountant with over thirty years experience of the financial services industry has used his knowledge to set up a new Website that helps consumers calculate the status of their endowment policy.