Stagecoach, Bus

Everything you need to know about Stagecoach bus services throughout the festive holidays

In a bid to keep the wheels turning this Christmas Stagecoach South West have announced extensive timetable information for the festive period seeing you into 2021.

The local bus operator has published service information for the holidays, including timetables for bus services on Christmas Eve through to the New Year, only taking a day off for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Mike Watson, Managing Director for Stagecoach South West said, “We will be there when our passengers need us, offering a safe, reliable and hassle free alternative to driving the car or ordering a...

Using a Chapter 7 Means Test Calculator to Help with Emergency Bankruptcy Filing

The decision to file for bankruptcy is a very serious one. And individuals that want to file for one should take enough time to consider all debt-relief options before choosing one that’s best for them. So read all of the pros and cons of bankruptcy before making any judgment. The best option for you may or may not include filing for a bankruptcy discharge. Most importantly take into account things you should do to deal with the financial stress .

Chapter 7 Means Test Calculator and Emergency Bankruptcy Filing

If you are, at all, curious if bankruptcy is for you, take a chapter...

Business

Little ways to save time and get more done during a business day

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 12/16/2020 - 6:13pm

When you run a business, time is something that is always in short supply. This is the case whether you run a multinational or a start-up. There are never enough hours in the day.

So, anything you can do to help you to run your company more efficiently is a big bonus. Making small changes that speed up your process is by a minute or so are always worthwhile doing. Over a week, those minutes saved add up to hours. Below are several ways you can grab back a bit of extra time for you and your business.

Streamlining your invoicing processes

Using invoice software...

Locals in Exeter invited to name new McCarthy and Stone development

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Wed, 12/16/2020 - 5:54pm

The UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy and Stone, has announced planning consent has been approved at its forthcoming Retirement Living Plus development on Exeter Road in Topsham, which will eventually feature a collection of one and two bedroom apartments for people aged 70 and over.

McCarthy and Stone is now appealing to people in Exeter to enter its ‘What’s in a Name’ competition, and to suggest a name for the new development. The winning entrant will receive a cheque for £200.

Nicki Beswarick, Divisional Marketing Manager for McCarthy...

vanilla options explained

Intro to Day Trading with Vanilla Options

Increased volatility in the financial markets is creating plenty of trading opportunities for retail traders and with so many different trading instruments now available, they can take advantage of different market conditions with competitive trading costs. Alongside the traditional assets that most of the traders use daily, vanilla options represent another great way to trade a multitude of underlying assets, especially when prices have a clear directional bias.ns

What are vanilla options?

A vanilla option represents a financial instrument giving the holder the right,...

Just because we can doesn’t mean we must: Public Health Devon asks ‘is your trip essential?’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/16/2020 - 5:35pm

Public Health Devon is joining the call for caution, as families plan their Christmas breaks between the 23 and 27 December.

The government has said that the tier restrictions will be relaxed during that period to allow Christmas bubbles - up to three families - to meet indoors.

But public health experts are urging caution, because of the risk that meeting face to face with others will cause, especially to older and vulnerable people.

Steve Brown, the Director of Public Health Devon (Designate), said: "With more of the country now assigned to the highest level,...

What to think about when buying floor paint

Floors are a funny old thing to paint. You can’t just throw down some sheets and go at it like a living room wall or just give it a simple dusting before priming. There is a lot to consider when you’re looking to paint a floor; from the paint type needed to the surface you’re working with, to what you need the paint to do.

You can avoid making simple mistakes, and potentially ruining a floor, by knowing what to look at when buying floor paint. Here are some things you’ll want to think and look out for when shopping around.

Where it is going

Obviously, floor...

Kenton Primary School

Kenton Kids travel equivalent of Devon to Oz in an attempt raise bucks bogs!

Children from a small village Primary School in Kenton, Devon, have collectively cycled, scooted, run, walked, roller skated, kyaked and swum 9190 miles! The total is the distance from the school in Kenton, all the way to a school in Bunbury, Australia.

The virtual journey started on Saturday 1st August, and will finish this Thursday 17th December at 4pm, when the children will cross a finish line together (socially distanced) at Powderham Castle, which is also in the village of Kenton.

The journey has seen 31 children from the school ages 3-11, clock up their weekly miles...

Champions League & Europa League: English Clubs Aiming to Progress

The draws for the next round of the Champions League and Europa League produced some eye-catching ties for England’s seven representatives.

Chelsea were handed a tough test as they were paired with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, while Arsenal won’t find things easy against Benfica in the Europa League.

Read on as we look at each of the ties and assess which Premier League teams will progress to the next phase of their respective competitions.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Borussia Monchengladbach vs Manchester City

Plenty of fans will have used...

Benefits of Using a Dremel Velocity for Your Next Home Project

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 12/16/2020 - 3:45pm

The Dremel Velocity is certainly a powerful tool. It creates a bridge between the gap of rough cutting tools and traditional oscillating tools. It reciprocates saws and circular saws for instance. Any larger job is easily manageable with the Dremel velocity which would not be possible with the use of a more traditional oscillating tool.

Besides having a powerful 7,0 amp motor, there are other benefits of using a Dremel velocity tool. Here are only some which you may find useful, especially if you have a home project in mind.

Blade Changing System

The blade change system...

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