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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...

Can you pass the Life In the UK test?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2020 - 10:09pm

What is the Life in the UK Test?

The Life in the UK test is a requirement for any individual that is looking to apply for British Citizenship or an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The test was introduced to ensure that applicants have a good understanding of British traditions, laws, beliefs, the political system and the English language.

The test is computer based and it consists of 24 questions which must be completed in 45 minutes. In order to pass the test students must achieve a grade of 75% or more.

There are several sections that are covered such as:...

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Exeter College launches Student Covid Charter for student and community safety

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2020 - 12:54pm

Exeter College has today announced the launch of a new Student Covid Charter, created in collaboration with students, to ensure the continued safety of students, staff and the wider community.

The Student Covid Charter provides an eight-point plan, which has been created and agreed with students from across the College, that lays out clearly the expectations of learners when conducting themselves at College and when interacting with the wider community.

The Charter builds on the College’s stringent COVID safety measures it has had in place since the start of the pandemic...

UK vaping companies are experiencing both euphoria and misery

Adults in the UK are getting popular with vaping products for nicotine consumption. Research shows that vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes. However, with the global COVID19 pandemic, smokers are advised to stop smoking as it can make them more susceptible to the virus. The components in a cigarette can lower a person's immunity; it is why people are switching to e cigarettes for nicotine and non-nicotine vaping. Although companies like V2 Cigs UK are losing business in nicotine products, consumers increase the uptake in other products.

COVID19's Impact on the Vaping Industry...

How Much Power Does A Gaming Laptop Consume?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:53pm
Your Laptop’s Electricity Consumption

Though many of us use laptops frequently, be it for work, school or leisure, none of us really

think about how much electricity our laptops consume. If you’re interested in electronics, or simply curious to find out how much energy it takes to power your laptop, this article will provide you with everything you need to know about your laptop’s power consumption.

Generally speaking, most laptops consume anywhere between 30 to 70 watts per hour.

However, the number of watts your laptop consumes depends on various factors such...

UK inflation continues to rise

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:12pm

The year 2020 has been a challenging year for the UK and its economy. The covid-19 pandemic struck, triggering all businesses to close and people to stay indoors to reduce the rate of infections. It also led to the disruption of the UK economy, causing an increase in inflation by 0.2%. According to the BBC business news, the previous inflation rate was at 0.5%, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK's economy has been negatively impacted. The market has left the UK's FTSE 100 lower by 2.6%.

Effects of inflation

Inflation generally means the rise in price levels...

How to file a personal injury claim

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:21pm

Anyone that has had to deal with pain and suffering due to a personal injury knows that it can be extremely hard to focus on anything but the pain and worry. Worry about recovery, work, childcare, doctor visits, and, of course, bills.

When injured due to someone else’s actions, negligence, or fault, the last thing you need to worry about is how to file a claim for personal injury. Especially since it’s an extremely important step on your road to full recovery. With that in mind, we put together this quick reference to guide you through filing a personal injury claim.

Are You...

The Crown Fuels: Properties featured in The Crown rack up energy bills of up to £2m

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 11/21/2020 - 6:30am

The Crown is renowned for providing a dramatic look into the life of The Royals and their family, from behind-the-scenes conversations to the grandeur of their homes. But what may shock consumers this season is the eye-watering amount of energy these historic properties require each year to run.

Buildings expected to feature prominently in season four of The Crown - including Diana’s family estate Althorp House - are estimated to cost its actual residents up to a combined £2,261,196 a year in gas and electricity bills alone, according to an analysis by switching and comparison...

Automatic passenger counting systems for public transport

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 11/20/2020 - 10:37pm

A range of different technology is being deployed by transport operators to simplify their passenger-counting systems. Data acquisition systems can count passengers on vehicles such as buses and trains. While there are several technologies involved in passenger-counting, so far, video passenger counting systems have a much higher level of accuracy and versatility. Video passenger counters can keep track of the number of people boarding a vehicle at each stopping point and they are about 98% accurate. On the other hand, with manual counting, figures can be out by 15%.

Passenger-...

Most polluted cities in Europe - air quality map

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 11/20/2020 - 8:01pm

Even though the European countries have specified the common goals in the Paris Agreement back in 2015, many of them still have a long way to go. Which are the most polluted cities in Europe and why?

The Paris Agreement - what has it changes?

In December 2015, during the climate conference in Paris (COP21), a significant decision was made. The agreement that tied over 190 countries in a common aim - to stop climate change - was the first such a settlement ever made in history. The formal ratification, introduced on the 4th of November 2016, has obliged the EU members and other...

How to Be Prepared In Case of a Military Attack

The fear and panic can overwhelm anyone during a military attack - people lose their sanity and endanger themselves and the people around them. Incidents can happen randomly, especially in countries in the middle of a war or those prone to military attacks. Even though these attacks bring carnage and destruction with them, they aren’t the only threat civilians deal with. These dreadful times lead to the rise of saboteurs, looters, and radicals that commit horrific acts to take advantage of the panic and chaos in the region. If you want to be adequately prepared for these events, read on...

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