Things to Know When Trading Cryptocurrency

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 02/07/2021 - 11:24am

It’s time to talk about how to trade cryptocurrency. For anyone who is even the smallest bit interested in cryptocurrency, this article is for you as we explain the ins and outs of how to trade this wonderful form of digital currency. So, first of all, you need money to invest.

Now you have money that you are ready to invest, you have to figure out exactly how you’re going to do it. When we refer to the portals that connect our regular world to the world of cryptocurrency are called exchanges. There are a whole lot of exchanges out there in the big wide world and before you...

NHS sets out how to access the coronavirus vaccination in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:46pm

The NHS in Devon is giving details on the different ways local people can access the life-saving coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination in the county, as thousands of people are vaccinated every day.

Like other areas, the vaccination programme in Devon is focussed on vaccinating people in priority groups 1-4 , as determined nationally by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation and in line with the Government ambition of vaccinating these groups by mid-February. These four groups are

  1. All residents in a care home for older adults and their carers
  2. ...

Nominate your Dementia Hero

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:01pm

Individuals and organisations in Devon who have gone the extra mile to support people affected by dementia over the past year could be recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

Nominations are now open for Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Heroes Awards 2021 which will be hosted by Alzheimer’s Society supporter and TV presenter, writer and journalist Richard Madeley in May.

The awards, which are sponsored by Tunstall Healthcare, will take place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday 20 May during Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) and will showcase...

Fabulous response to Wildlife at Home photography competition

Organisers or a wildlife at home photography competition have been bowled over by the high standard of entries.

Exeter City Council and Devon Wildlife Trust received 93 entries for the competition, with dozens of stunning images.

In the end it was David Flint’s close-up of a garden dragonfly that impressed judges the most. David will receive a book on Wildlife Gardening, kindly donated by Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) for his efforts.

Eleven-year-old Oliver Marsh won the junior category with his shot of a robin on a bench. Oliver will also receive a book of...

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...

4 Reasons to avoid PVC products - with comments from Soyang Europe

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/05/2021 - 9:03pm

Plastic waste plays a significant role in the environmental issues that you currently face. PVC products cause serious environmental pollution, and they have also been linked to multiple health issues. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of plastic-free products available, and you can easily avoid plastic by adopting eco-friendly processes. Here are four reasons why you should avoid PVC products.

1 . PVC causes serious environmental harm

One of the top reasons to avoid using PVC plastic is because it causes serious environmental harm. Many plastics cannot be recycled,...

Key wellness tips during a pandemic

The pandemic has not been a friend to many people over the past year. With millions forced to cancel plans and be isolated from their loved ones, just getting from one day to the next has been a real struggle. It's taken a significant toll on people's mental and physical wellbeing, prompting them to break the rules just to regain some sanity.

Thankfully, you don't need to defy the restrictions that are in place if you want to look after yourself right now. While things are definitely tough at the moment, there's still plenty that you can do to improve your wellness.

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6 Great Tips on Preventing Workers’ Strikes

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/05/2021 - 6:18pm

Being a business owner is a responsible profession, especially if you employ many workers. The bigger the company, the more challenges you’re going to face. Workers’ strikes are one of them, and if you fail to handle them correctly, you put the continuity of your business at risk.

Needless to say, nobody wants to be a part of a workers’ strike, neither employers nor employees. Before you reach out to a strike security company to help you manage the situation, there are some strategies you should try first. Below, you’ll find six great tips on how to prevent labor disputes at your...

Measures introduced to support walking and cycling

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/05/2021 - 5:05pm

A number of measures to support walking and cycling have been introduced or proposed as part of the second phase of Emergency Active Travel Funding projects.

Devon was awarded almost £1.3 million from the Department for Transport to provide safer routes for pedestrians and cyclists following the reduction of public transport capacity due to social distancing requirements during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

A new pedestrian and cycle crossing has been installed at Countess Wear roundabout, and a new crossing has also been completed at Russell Way to extend the E9...

Devon set for sub-zero conditions

Freezing conditions are set to return to Devon this weekend ahead of a prolonged cold spell forecast throughout next week.

Devon County Council is warning of the potential for icy conditions overnight, with road surface temperatures across the county expected to drop below zero this evening, and the Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for ice from midnight tonight until 9am tomorrow morning.

Gritters will be treating most of the main precautionary salting routes this evening and then monitoring conditions overnight.

Devon County Council has used over...

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