Homes & Gardens

Whether it’s ants, rats, bedbugs, wasps, cockroaches or something else altogether, little invaders are unwelcome in our homes. But which areas of the country are worst for particular intruders? And how do you deal with an infestation of pests once they’ve found a way inside your home? Well, read on to find out…

Rats Many urban areas (and rural areas too) struggle with rodent infestations. Mice and rats are easy to spot among the bins early in the morning, and you might have noticed a scurry in an alleyway late at night. However, in the worst cases you’ll see rats in broad daylight...

As a cathedral city, located in Devon, it’s easy to see why people might want to decide to move to Exeter. Considered to be a centre for modern business and trade in the UK, Exeter is a popular area to live for both professionals and students alike, with many flocking to the city to take advantage of some of the great job and study opportunities to be found. Along with that, the location of the city, close by to some stunning countryside and not much difference from the coast, makes the city of Exeter and the surrounding areas a very popular choice of home for families. If you’re...

Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday, 10 September to raise vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Bring your car along and have it washed in return for a donation to The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.

Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Servicer said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a...

A proposed cap on Housing Benefit could see the South West’s supported housing residents asked to make up a shortfall of more than £51 a week to pay rent. According to figures from the Starts at Home campaign, roughly 5,500 could be affected in the first year alone.

The Starts at Home campaign aims to highlight the importance of supported housing, a diverse sector made up of schemes that provide extra care and support ranging from women’s refuges and specialist dementia accommodation to veterans’ services. On 1 September, housing associations are taking part in ‘Starts at Home Day...