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Security threats that require a locksmith are among many. The question more poses as, what happens if it is an emergency situation? emergencies happen daily, rather we want them to or not. It is simply something that happens. At this point your judgement will be one of the most important aspects of the situation. If a child is locked in a car or the house is on fire. These are instances that require your knowledge in solving the issue at hand. If a child is locked in a car, you would call 9-1-1, the same as if the house is on fire and uncontrolled. use your best judgement when it comes to...

Nobody can escape death (not yet, anyway), and it’s only a matter of time until we have to deal with death in our life. A funeral service, including the use of a casket, is one of the long-time traditions related to death.

Many choose to show their love and appreciation for the deceased by customizing the casket in a way that he/she would have liked it. Selecting the casket is instead a personal decision since the casket plays a vital role throughout the funeral service. The casket serves as the vessel for the deceased, and it can be an image reflecting the deceased's personality...

Katharine Lowrie, author of ‘Running South America: With My Husband and Other Animals’ has released a brand-new children’s book highlighting the wonderful world of nature. Cyril’s Big Adventure details the real-life success of cirl buntings – a rare species of bird brought back from the brink through the combined effort of farmers and conservationists.

Katharine, project officer at the RSPB, is from Doddiscombsleigh near Exeter and was at the heart of the cirl bunting project. She describes Cyril’s Big Adventure, which she also illustrated, as a celebration of the return of cirl...

Libraries across Devon and Torbay are celebrating Libraries Week by offering customers unrestricted access to Matt Haig’s bestselling title, Reasons to Stay Alive, via eBook and eAudiobook.

Described as ‘astounding’ by Stephen Fry, Reason’s to Stay Alive was in the top ten charts for 49 weeks and has been published by 29 publishers around the world. Thanks to Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs Devon and Torbay libraries, thousands of customers across the county can download and enjoy the eBook or eAudiobook between 7th – 12th October with no waiting lists or reservations...