Snow warning on Devon roads

Devon preparing for snow

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/22/2021 - 4:45pm

Devon is preparing for the possibility of widespread snow showers on Sunday morning (24 January).

Gritters will be carrying out multiple treatments overnight tonight as freezing temperatures and the risk of icy conditions and wintry showers continue into the weekend.

The County Council’s teams will be treating around 2,000 miles of roads on Devon’s primary and secondary salting network from around 7am tomorrow morning, ahead of a band of snow which is forecast to bring around 5cm of snow from the early hours of Sunday.

Road surface temperatures will again be low...

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Exeter School pupil offered place on National Youth Film Academy

An Exeter School Sixth Former has been awarded a place on the National Youth Film Academy.

Upper Sixth Former Emma Bates set herself the challenge as a lockdown achievement which complements the place she won on the National Youth Theatre last year.

A Level Drama pupil Emma was first introduced to the art of filmmaking through the school’s drama club at school where they made a short film highlighting the issues of climate change.

Inspired by this experience, she applied for the National Youth Film Academy and was offered a place after submitting a short...

Exeter Chiefs, Exeter Rugby Club, Dartington Crystal

Dartington Crystal reward double-winning efforts of the Exeter Chiefs

The double-winning exploits of the Exeter Chiefs have today been rewarded by Devon glassmakers, Dartington Crystal, who have created a special tankard for the club’s players, coaches and support staff.

In what was a memorable 2019/20 season for the Chiefs, Rob Baxter’s side lifted not only the Heineken Champions Cup for the first time with victory over Racing 92, but followed it up by claiming a second Gallagher Premiership crown with victory over Wasps.

Each hand-made 'Torrington' crystal tankard, which has been personalised with the recipient’s name, features the...

Kelly Lawson is raising funds for the Devon Freewheelers in memory of her dad

Exeter runner celebrates dad's life with trio of challenges for Devon Freewheelers

A trio of challenges in memory of a much-loved ‘petrol-head’ dad who died from Covid-19 will raise funds for the Honiton-based Devon Freewheelers.

Mum-of-three Kelly Lawson, aged 42, of St Leonards, in Exeter, is gearing up for a busy spring when she tackles her own Challenge 62, as a tribute to dad David Meyer, from Chelston, in Torquay, who died from coronavirus in March 2020.

Married Kelly, an accountant, will celebrate her 62-year-old dad’s life by swimming, running and cycling during April and May, in what she expects to be an emotional and poignant challenge....

7 Great Tips to Dress Well

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Fri, 01/22/2021 - 1:35pm

Your clothing is always working for you, it is up to you to decide whether it works for you or against you.

You need to make sure your clothing is working for you. The following tips will go a long way in helping you with that.

1. Avoiding Loose-Fitting Clothes

Fit is a tricky area because it is subject to trends, but this doesn’t mean you have to wear skinny fit for everything. You should try your best to wear closer fitting clothes because they look best on short men.

The main idea behind wearing fitting clothes is to try and “trim the fat” from your...

Children from Whipton Barton Federation want to help youngsters in The Gambia

Can you help an Exeter primary school send furniture to The Gambia?

Schoolchildren in The Gambia will soon have desperately-needed desks and chairs thanks to an initiative from an Exeter primary school.

Whipton Barton Federation is undergoing refurbishment and is renewing its old and outdated furniture. Rather than send to landfill, it is planning to send nine classrooms worth of furniture to a school in the Yundum Barracks area of The Gambia, West Africa.

And youngsters from the Exeter school will be writing notes to their African counterparts – telling them all about life in the UK.

Whipton Barton Federation is appealing for...

Benefits of Led Strip Lights

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Fri, 01/22/2021 - 8:47am

Due to their versatility and lightweight size, LED strip lights, often referred to as LED tape or ribbon lights and have become extremely prevalent. They are progressively used in the fields of housing, commercial and health care, in addition to being the most attractive choice for display purposes.

A compact circuit board with LED strip lights is deployed on a frequent basis on a strip with several small individuals' LED sensors. They are fitted for peel-and-stick mounting in variable sizes and dimensions with self-adhesive tape. This helps users to conveniently mount or connect...

6 Tips for Maximizing Your Sleep Environment

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Fri, 01/22/2021 - 8:37am

Ideally, your bedroom should be your sanctuary. This is the place where you go at the end of the day to finally put your feet up and let your hair down—literally. But if your bedroom is cluttered, messy, too brightly lit, or contains a desk loaded with paperwork—you might find that your bedroom isn’t the sleep sanctuary that it could be.

So what kind of changes can you make to a bedroom to make space all about sleep and relaxation?

Sleep experts tell us that any bedroom can become a sleep sanctuary with a little thought and care. But first, you might have to make a few...

What is the best fire suppression for the office

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 01/22/2021 - 7:18am

The question is not does an office need a fire suppression system but what is the best fire suppression system for the office. Fire suppression should be the priority of every office management staff. The next step after deciding that fire suppression is needed. Is to buy the best fire suppression system for the office. What to look for in an automatic fire suppression system:

The best characteristics of an automatic fire suppression system are they protect office equipment, electronic equipment, data storage, data rooms, healthcare and financial records. The suppression system...

Is it Smart to Invest in Audi Car Leasing?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 01/22/2021 - 1:17am

It isn’t difficult to lease a pre-owned Audi. In fact, it only takes a few steps. And should you decide to lease an Audi, you could perhaps choose from a wider range of vehicles than if you were in the market to buy. But does that mean that leasing an Audi is a better option than buying? Let’s look at that now, beginning with the process.

How to Lease an Audi

You can complete this hassle-free and short process in just four steps.

1. Find the right Audi for you

Search through a range of Audis online and find the right one for you and your needs.

2. Find...

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