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Top 10 Reasons to Choose a Professional Cab Service in Your City

Getting around your city should be simple, safe, and stress-free. Whether you are heading to work, catching a flight, or meeting friends, a reliable cab service can make everyday travel far easier. With so many transport options now available, many people still choose a professional cab company because it offers comfort, predictability, and a service built around the needs of real passengers. Below are the top ten reasons why choosing a professional cab service can benefit you in ways you may not have considered.

1. Reliable and Punctual Pick-Ups

One of the biggest advantages of...

Sovereign launches £150,000 grant programme to support residents’ life goals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/08/2021 - 5:18pm

Sovereign Housing Association is making £150k in grants available to residents across its geography as part of its Thriving Communities strategy .

With homes in Berkshire, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Wiltshire, and the West of England the impact will be felt across south west England.

The new grants programme - run in association with charity provider Charis - will support anyone living in a Sovereign home to access the resources and support they need to meet their own goals.

There are eight distinct...

The boredom cure: How to get the most from your city

In a world of constant connection, it can be easy to forget how to get bored. In fact, boredom is a peculiarly modern malady. Before the invention of the internet and the smartphone, there were no 'boredom-free zones' to escape to. Now, we have a near limitless number of escapist options to dull the pain of a slow commute or a restless afternoon at home. Here are some ways to lift your spirits:

  1. Play online games

Playing online games is a good way to kill time, especially on a boring day. Play soft background music and get lost in a game, either solo or with...

How to navigate dating in a post-lockdown world

Lives up and down the country, and around the world, changed when the pandemic caused lockdowns and restrictions. Food stock was affected, jobs were paused, and people’s love lives were put on hold.

The dating scene changed dramatically. Apps were downloaded or deleted, socially-distanced dates were embraced (how many times did you visit a local park?) and vaccines became a common dinner conversation topic.

As we all begin to get used to the “new normal”, we’re going to reveal our top tips on how to navigate dating in a post-lockdown world.

  1. Be open about
  2. ...

Smart shopping – New study ranks the top countries with the savviest consumers

Authored by Frank Parker
Posted: Mon, 09/06/2021 - 12:29pm

A new study by online savings platform BravoVoucher reveals the top countries with the savviest consumers as part of the Smart Shopper Index, a global ranking of the top countries where consumers are the savviest with their spending habits and their savings.

France crowned top country for smart shopping

The study analysed several consumer habits including household savings and debt, purchase consideration, overall spending relative to cost of living, and food spending relative to cost in all OECD countries for which data was available, and aggregated these in a points-based index...

How to host an event safely post Covid

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 09/02/2021 - 7:12am

Even with restrictions gone, there is still a lot of people adhering to the rules of the past 18 months. As such, if you’re hosting an event, it may be best to do the same. If people see your event isn’t taking into consideration health concerns, you may risk losing ticket sales.

So how can you host your event safely post COVID so that everyone feels comfortable attending?

Saniti s ation stations

Just about every restaurant, shop, and hotel across the country has had sanitisation stations set up for over a year, and it’s a good idea to keep them – especially if...

Discover what’s on across the South West coast

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/31/2021 - 10:11pm

Beach Check UK is an innovative new app which allows visitors to check the status of a beach before they arrive in order to avoid congested beaches, and to see at a glance the ability for social distancing to be maintained. The app also provides information on parking, toilet facilities, areas that welcome dogs and much more. The free-to-use app is downloadable from Google Play and the Apple App store (with no in-app purchases necessary). It is simple to use, allowing you to check individual beaches and to see a map showing red (crowded) amber (less congested) and green (uncongested)...

Exeter biker organises world's first global motorbike ride in memory of those lost during pandemic

An ambitious worldwide memorial motorbike ride is to take place on Sunday 5th September 2021 following the sun across 99 countries, starting in New Zealand, and ending in Alaska in memory of those we have lost through the pandemic.

Ride Global is the brainchild of David Greensmith, who lives and works in Exeter, Devon, following the sudden and unexpected death of Alan Lewis, a family member through Covid-19. A keen motorcyclist and true altruistic, Mr. Greensmith’s vision to bring together bikers from around the world is to help raise funds to fight Coronavirus. All profits will be...

Does an IQ test show your real intelligence level?

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Mon, 08/30/2021 - 6:29am

An IQ test is an evaluation that summarises a scope of psychological capacities and gives a score that is used to understand the capacities and potential of a person. Intelligence level tests are among the most usually managed mental tests in the world.

The history

IQ test was known as the Binet Simon test in history. A French psychologist developed this type of test in the 19thcentury and these tests were used for children with special needs. This test was utilized to help those children who required extra time of learning other than their school time learning. With the...

Areas of the UK that would take the most years to save up for an average UK wedding

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 08/24/2021 - 11:11pm

With the UK Wedding Report (2020) finding that the average cost of a UK wedding (excluding the engagement ring and honeymoon) is £16,005, getting married is one of the most expensive things a couple will ever have to pay for.

Some of the expenses you’ll have to account for when planning your wedding include venue hire, catering including a wedding cake, bride and bridesmaid dresses with accessories, flowers, invitations and transport, as well as fees for a photographer, hair and makeup artist, registrar and musicians. Delving deeper into the results, the report found that the...

Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team advise on hat-trick of high-profile deals

The Islamic Finance team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has advised on three major deals over the last month.

The team's trio of deals has included advising Bahrain-based institutional investor Black Sand Real Estate W.L.L on a £42m corporate acquisition, acting for Riyad Bank (London Branch) on a £17.5m refinance of a fully-let Grade A office asset, and advising Bank of London & The Middle East (BLME) on its new terms and conditions for the first Islamic international digital bank, Nomo.

Leading on the corporate acquisition for Black Sand Real Estate was Partner...

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