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Depending on how much of a petrol head you are, wheels may not be the first thing you think of when buying a car, either used or new. If your relationship with your car is that you just want something practical to get you around, then you will probably think that putting any thought into upgrading your wheels will only be added expense to make a car look more pleasing to the eye. While this is true to an extent, wheels have many functions that can affect everything from performance to fuel economy. It’s worth doing just a bit of research at least to see if you could benefit from a...

Statistics recently published by the Department for Transport reveal that the South West is one of England’s safest regions for road users, while Devon continues to see the most traffic accidents in the area.

According to the RAC, there were 38.9 million licensed vehicles in Great Britain as of September 2019 and, with such a huge volume of cars on the road, accidents are an inevitability, which can lead to compensation claims as the injured party seek damages on a no win no fee basis . But the data shows that despite an increase in traffic, the number of incidents is actually...

Stagecoach South West reflects on the great success of their bus driver apprenticeship as national apprenticeship week draws to a close.

With 36 apprentices currently on the bus driver apprenticeship programme as well as a number of engineering apprentices at its four locations across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, the South West are leading the way with some stand out apprentices already in 2020.

The bus driver apprenticeship programme includes workshops with a customer service focus covering all areas from ticket machines to route familiarisation. January’s Apprentice of the...

If you are a pet owner, you know how much concern fleas are for your pet and your household. Getting rid of this nuisance can be trickier than it seems. One of the hardest things about dealing with infestations on your pet is that it causes your dog or cat a great deal of irritation, and resolving it fast is a priority.

Fleas can be a big problem if left unchecked and unresolved, that is why you should get information about them quickly. Not only is this useful for the well-being of your pet, but it is a good way to keep your home healthy too. Regardless, helping your pet is the...