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Step into Christmashay

Princesshay is inviting residents and visitors to Exeter to Step into Christmashay this November and December to experience the joy of the festive season.

Opening on Friday 14th November, this year’s expanded Christmas Market will feature over 25 traders on a rotating programme over five weeks. Visitors can explore stalls offering jewellery, crafts, candles, bakes and art throughout Bedford Street, the main mall and Princesshay Square, which will also be home to the Mistletoe bar and outdoor festive seating area.

Returning to Eastgate is the much-loved Great British...

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UK Minecraft Server Host helps Families set up their own Minecraft Server to play at Home during COVID-19 Lockdown

Families and children have been stuck at home during the government enforced lockdowns. With home schooling in full effect during school closures, it has been a challenging time for families in the UK to find and do useful activities remotely while they cannot go to museums or do other fun stuff with their friends.

The Minecraft game is very popular among young people and during the lockdown in 2020 it has grown to a community of over 126 million players worldwide . Gaming has become a very popular lockdown activity as it connects young and old remotely while everyone must adhere...

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BGF Invests £15.5 million into Burrington Estates to Support the Growth of its New Homes and Commercial Development Business

Authored by Purplefish
Posted: Mon, 03/01/2021 - 11:21am

An investment of £15.5 million has been agreed between BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor, and property developer Burrington Estates, to support the ambitious growth plans of the Exeter-based business.

Burrington Estates launched its New Homes business in 2016 and its Commercial industrial development business in 2019, creating two distinct divisions – Burrington Estates New Homes and Burrington Estates Commercial. The New Homes division has built over 400 homes worth £120 million across the South West during the past five years, building a brand and reputation for...

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The rise of the Digital Era: How has the coronavirus pandemic forced change in the online space?

With the world-changing as a result of the pandemic and more time being spent inside than ever before, the use of digital devices has increased tenfold. But with several industries thriving as some suffer, how else has the pandemic forced change towards the continued use of the digital era in the not too distant future.

Lockdown Saw A Rise In Video Calling Apps

When the first lockdown was announced in March of 2020 the population of the UK were overnight forced to stay in their homes and limit their time outside. As a result, the increased use of house party, Zoom and...

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How Online Gambling In UK Can Change Post Brexit

You would have to live in a cave for the past almost five years if you have not heard the word Brexit, especially in 2020. Whenever there has been news about it, people that are not even from the UK have taken an interest in it, and they were concerned about how the decision panned out.

One industry has been watching the Brexit discussions since day one is the online casinos and mobile casinos sector in the UK , along with other betting or gambling sites that have their interest in UK players. How will Brexit affect online gambling in the UK? In this article, we will try and...

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Is your dog at risk of developing kidney stones?

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 02/19/2021 - 12:01pm

Did you know your pet can suffer from kidney stones? Kidney problems also afflict dogs, some breeds more so than others. The main culprit in these kidney stones is an organic compound called purine. This is a nitrogenous compound found in all protein foods including meats, seafood, legumes and even spinach.

Not that all foods containing purine are bad. Purine is like cholesterol. It is only harmful in high levels. Foods with high levels of purine are problematic because this compound leads to high levels of uric acid when these foods are digested. Uric acid is not very soluble....

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How US Expats Can Lower Their Tax Cut When Living in the UK

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Thu, 02/18/2021 - 5:28pm

As a US citizen, the most confusing aspect of moving overseas is keeping up with your tax dues. Like most people contemplating a move, you’ve probably learned that you’ll continue to file taxes with the US IRS regardless of the location where you live and work. And, that includes the United Kingdom. The IRS expects you to inform them of the impending move and declare your worldwide income even if your earnings are lower than the taxable bracket. As long as you retain US citizenship or a Green Card, you’ll file returns. This rule is applicable even if the Green Card has expired.

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What to consider when looking for a vaporizer?

Health effects that flow from smoking are widely researched. However, the effects that a vaporizer has, not so much. More research on the subject is flowing in, helping to shine a light on the effects that a vaporizer has on your health. The effects are less harmful than smoking and also limit the impact on your lungs. Particularly, for the consumption of cannabis.

Carbonization versus smoking

When you smoke cannabis you are burning it, often combined with tobacco. When you go vaping, you will carbonate the cannabis. This means that it will be heated until the extent that it...

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The Formidable Fulcrum: The Story of the MiG-29

The Cold War was truly a grim thing: the world had largely split into two rival alliances in the form of NATO and the Warsaw Pact. This ideological cold conflict could have led to the annihilation of human life as we know it. Countless innocent people died in proxy wars and territorial gambits. Out of this tense and sad era came some amazing technological marvels. NATO and the Soviet Union were locked in a furious arms race. No expense was spared trying to develop weapons that could tip the scales in the event of a conflict.

The MiG-29 Fulcrum is one such technological marvel....

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Millions of used dangerous Covid-19 tests 'piled high'

The UK’s testing capacity for Covid-19 may be helping to avert a further rise in case numbers - but the waste produced means a disposal disaster is looming.

According to Government figures, the UK is now testing over 580,000 people per day - or over 4 million people per week - for the Covid-19 virus which is circulating amongst the population. This number includes tests taken at Covid testing centres, door-to-door tests, and the quicker lateral flow tests being used in workplaces and schools - but does not include antibody tests, which check if a person has had the virus previously...

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How to Improve Focus as a Remote Worker

Working from home comes with many benefits, but there are also many difficulties alongside. Being out of the office is difficult for many people due to home distractions and feeling like the setting is too comfortable for work. If you struggle to focus as a remote worker, then don’t fret, as here are some simple ways to improve your focus.

Set Up an Office Space

Dedicate a whole area of the house to working and use it solely during office hours. Don’t worry if you don’t have much room – a desk with your computer will suffice, as there are plenty of ways to make the most...

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