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An Exeter parish has become one of a growing number of congregations that have made drastic changes to reduce their environmental impact – and have been awarded for their efforts with a LiveSimply award from the charity CAFOD.

For more than a year, the parishioners at Blessed Sacrament Church in Heavitree have committed to reduce, reuse and recycle, while also thinking of ways to care for communities, both close to home and around the world.

This has included everything from setting up a repair café, where people bring items for repair and mending, to organising a walk in...

Everyone has heard the horror story at one time or another. Yes, there are the ones about “Bridezillas” doing every strange and embarrassing thing imaginable at their weddings, but there are also horror stories online about the photos they had taken to celebrate their wedding. The bride and the groom seek out a cheap, seemingly professional photographer, find one at a good price, and then hire their wedding photography services .

The day comes, the photo shoot is less than they hoped for, but they believe that things will turn out for the best. They have reservations but the...

When you travel to a different place, you prefer taking public transportation. You're on a tight budget, and you want to limit your expenses. It might not be a comfortable choice, but it's practical. There's an alternative to public transportation, which is more convenient. It's reserving your cab before the trip. In doing so, you won't have any problem on the day of your trip. You can visit all the places you want, and not experience any delays. You might have to pay a bit more, but considering the comfort it provides, it's not a terrible deal. If you wish to reserve your transportation...

If you keep finding yourself being denied credit cards or loans and are struggling to be approved for financing or a mortgage, then you may need to do something about raising your credit score. Building your credit score, particularly if it has been damaged in the past, is not a quick or simple process, but there are several things that you can do starting from today in order to improve what potential lenders see when you apply for any kind of credit. Here are the best things to do if you want to improve your credit score.

#1. Borrow Money You Can Pay off Quickly:

If you’re...