Approximately 816 burglaries occur every day in the UK and is of no surprise that people are worried about becoming a victim of such a prolific crime. So it would be an advantage to know what it is that burglars look for in a target.
There are a number of things that criminals look for in a target, so when you evaluate your property's security the key is to get into the mindset of a burglar to spot any weak points. This will allow you to better secure your home.
What makes your home a target
There are a wide range of things criminals look out for when choosing...
Winter months are always challenging when it comes to exercising and keeping fit. Due to the cold, most people will want to spend their day between blankets while others find warm clothes to stay warm and watch their favorite movies or play video games. Exercising in winter is also challenging due to the shortened day time, and people have many things to do. Exercising is very important regardless of the person doing it and the weather. How can one exercise in winter?
There are several ways to participate in physical activities and stay in shape during the cold months. Here are...
In 2016, Hawkers needed a change. What had started out as a small idea, had ballooned into something out of control. The founders of Hawkers turned to Alejandro Betancourt Lopez for a different leadership style that was innovative yet calculated. They needed someone who wasn’t afraid to make the bold moves but was experienced enough to also make smart moves.
Alejandro Betancourt Lopez offered that leadership. By 2018, he had become the company’s biggest shareholder with a large investment of his own that resulted in 50% of the Hawkers stake. This was an exciting move that the...
It is a worrying fact that according to recent research 60% of children arrive at school already dehydrated. A hygienic and fresh tasting water supply within their school environment is therefore vital to help them to perform at optimum standards and to safeguard their overall health with a fully functioning mind, body, inbuilt temperature management and immune system. A primary school age child needs 1.5 litres of water a day, by their secondary years this is 2 litres plus and as adults it rises to 3 litres of water every day. Two thirds of the body is water. The brain is 75% water....
Cygnet Theatre will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2021 with a special season of work running from May to July.
They are looking professional companies who may like to take part in the season by bringing a show, concert, or event. The piece of work or the group would need to have some connection with Cygnet, but that can be as creative a connection as you like! They already have several shows, workshops and Q&A sessions lined up with special guests and are planning to use multiple spaces in the city as well as their own building.
Three rising stars in civil engineering have received prestigious Young Achiever awards from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) South West.
Peter Boden, who lives in Exeter , was named the south west’s most promising trainee civil engineer; Aiden Shipp, from Paignton , the most promising trainee quantity surveyor; and Sam Beer, from Exeter , the most promising apprentice. They were recognised for their success at a pre-lockdown COVID-secure event sponsored by BAM Nuttall.
Peter , aged 26, who works for Dyer and Butler in Exeter, received the accolade...
Farmers and landowners are being advised to protect themselves from unwanted public rights of way being created, as lockdown 2.0 has again seen an increasing number of walkers in the countryside.
Leading property consultancy Fisher German, which has an office in Exeter, is urging landowners in the South West to protect their interests as the boom in walking during another lockdown period has resulted in more people trespassing.
Experts from the firm’s rural team have said that even if landowners currently see no harm in people walking across their land, not protecting it...
Trading standards is advising online consumers in Devon to only buy from ‘reputable’ traders, and to refer to a new advice video if they experience any problems.
The new advice video has been commissioned by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) ahead of ‘Black Friday’ (Friday 27 November) and ‘Cyber Monday’, (Monday 30 November), the two big pre-Christmas shopping days this month. The COVID-19 lockdowns have led to a rise in consumer spending online and 87 per cent of UK consumers are estimated to have purchased a product online.
Steve Brown, Devon's Director of Public Health (Designate) has issued a new plea.
"There's so much to distract us at the moment with one thing or another, and a lot of it positive.
“We have Christmas approaching and talk of families being able to come together.
“We have new rapid test pilots happening across the country, Devon included, enabling people to see their loved ones in care homes and to hold hands for the first time in a very long time.
“We hear optimistic news about not one but several vaccines coming fast down the track, and the NHS...
You might not have time to write and mail out cards to every person you know. Narrow down your list and only send out Christmas cards to the people that would really appreciate them, like your grandma that's not on social media. For everyone else, you can send out emails or messages on social media. People often do more than they need to during the holiday season. If you prioritize, you'll be able to focus on the things that actually matter to you.
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