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'St Gudula' stands by the River Swincombe on Dartmoor

Ancient Holy Well Forms Centrepiece for new Dartmoor Community Pageant

The spirit of a medieval saint will be evoked in a new community ritual for Dartmoor, which aims to reconnect people with water and the land.

St Gudula’s Well in Ashburton, an ancient holy well, will be the focus of the ceremony, which will honour water as the source of all life, and also celebrate the start of summer.

‘Gudula’s Gathering’ has been conceived by events curator and writer Kirsteen McNish, and Helen Bruce of the Dartmoor Preservation Association, as the closing event for the Dartmoor Tors Festival.

It will incorporate a community procession and a...

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The Importance of Using PPE Footwear at Work

Personal Protective Equipment can sometimes make the difference between a stressful day at the office and a life-changing one. While plenty of emphasis is rightly given to protecting the head and the lungs, the fact is that a whole slew of professionals rely on their feet to remain productive and in work – which makes quality protective footwear an essential consideration .

Controlling the Hazard

Personal protective equipment of any kind is a means of guarding against a hazard – but it’s important to also prevent those hazards from developing in the first place.

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The future of the gambling industry is mobile and here’s why

Gambling has always been a favorite activity of many people around the world and surely, this industry has come a long way since it started in the early days. While land casinos are still appealing to many, more and more gamblers are turning to online casinos and bookies to place their bets. This is especially now that we are dealing with a pandemic. Mobile gambling is becoming more popular than ever.

2020 has been quite a year for the gambling industry, especially for the sports betting sector as there weren’t many sports events when the pandemic began. Sports betting did suffer...

Stagecoach becomes first UK bus operator to invest in national roll-out of new bridge alert technology

Stagecoach, Britain’s biggest bus operator has announced that it will become the first bus operator in the country to invest in the national roll-out of new bridge alert technology across its fleet.

The £4m project will strengthen existing measures in place to prevent bridge strikes and build on Stagecoach’s industry-leading use of the GreenRoad driver safety and fuel efficiency system.

GreenRoad’s core safety system is installed on all of Stagecoach’s 8.000 buses in England, Scotland and Wales. The technology also serves professional drivers from companies across Europe...

Chudleigh-based Lightfoot helps Swiftclean soar with fuel savings of 10%, enhanced MPG of 6.1% and insurance savings of 20%

Swiftclean, one of the UK’s longest established specialist ventilation hygiene providers, has announced a remarkable reduction in fuel bills, on-road accidents and vehicle damage following the installation of Chudleigh-based Lightfoot’s in-cab driver guidance system across its fleet of 34 vehicles.

Recording an MPG uplift of 6.1%, record savings in fuel expenses of circa 10% and a dramatic fall in insurance premiums of 20%, the Southend-on-Sea headquartered business has seen a dramatic change in the way its fleet of vehicles are driven, thanks to Lightfoot’s pocket-sized dashboard...

How To Find The Best Electrician For Your Needs

Do you have some electrical knowledge? Well, that might be sufficient enough to change bulbs and adjust the breaker occasionally. However, if you need anything more, it’s a good idea to hire a qualified, certified, and licensed electrician . You should hire a residential electrician for tasks such as changing the light switch or adding an extra power outlet.

Bates Electric shares what you need to do when hiring a new electrician.

Do Your Research

You need to do your due diligence when hiring a residential electrician. Look for a few electricians near you and...

People in the UK prefer cheaper ink for home printers

Finding cheap ink is a great way to save money and time. Many individuals in the UK already enjoy cheap ink but there are still lots that have not discovered this simple and effective solution. To help you start to enjoy cheaper ink, we have put together some straightforward advice that will enable you to stop spending more than you need to as well as continuing to enjoy great quality ink every time you send to print. Read on to find out more.

Many UK Residents Buy Ink In Bulk

Lots of people in the UK spend their time looking for special offers or bulk buy discounts when...

How to take the perfect travel photo

The world’s first photo was taken in 1826 from a window in France and shows a nondescript rooftop. Sort of. I mean, you have to be told it’s a rooftop. Without knowing what you’re looking at, you could forgivably squint your eyes and tilt your head and come up with an inkblot-test style answer of your own. It’s such a poor image that you wonder how photography ever caught on. But catch on, it did.

Fast forward to 1998 and the good people at Game Boy introduced a camera accessory for use with their popular gaming platform. Again, results were pretty impossible to appreciate by...

3 Things You Must Do to Protect Your Personal Data

Should your private information ever fall into the wrong hands, all manner of problems could surface going forward. You could be held to ransom for its safe return, you could be the victim of fraud, or you could even have your life savings stolen from you in the blink of an eye. It is for this reason why you must go above and beyond to protect your personal data.

Here are three things you must do to perform this all-important task and keep your data safe.

Optimize your data storage

The way in which you store your data will have a profound impact on your ability...

Expert Tips for Keeping Your Horse Healthy

Horses are no doubt some of the most incredible animals on the planet. They are incredibly strong and can take you from point A to point B, tens of miles away. They are also quite fast, with an average speed of more than forty miles an hour. This is not to mention that for many years, these equine animals have been a major source of entertainment around the globe in what is popularly known as horse racing. Some breeds are particularly rare in many areas, making them a wonderful attraction for tourists, especially in leisure and recreational amenities.

Now, whichever reason you...

4 ways to prepare for snow days

Winter has well and truly landed in the Northern hemisphere, with colder temperatures, darker mornings and the likelihood of snow on the increase. Depending on where you are in the world, you may have already had a bout of snow this year, and although many people love the winter weather, a lot of others would say it is inconvenient, unenjoyable and all-around something to be avoided. However, with a bit of preparation, you can ensure that the snow doesn’t bog you down too much! Read on for top tips on how to prepare for snow days…

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Ancient Holy Well Forms Centrepiece for new Dartmoor Community Pageant

The Importance of Using PPE Footwear at Work

The future of the gambling industry is mobile and here’s why

Stagecoach becomes first UK bus operator to invest in national roll-out of new bridge alert technology

Chudleigh-based Lightfoot helps Swiftclean soar with fuel savings of 10%, enhanced MPG of 6.1% and insurance savings of 20%

How To Find The Best Electrician For Your Needs

People in the UK prefer cheaper ink for home printers

How to take the perfect travel photo

3 Things You Must Do to Protect Your Personal Data

Expert Tips for Keeping Your Horse Healthy

4 ways to prepare for snow days

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