The life expectancy in dogs is between 10 and 15 years and some of them will live longer than that. When you get a new pup you will probably not be too worried about this but as it gets older, you should start thinking about the ways that will make them active and healthy for as long as possible.
Although generally speaking some breeds live longer than others, there are certain things you can do to possibly prolong their lifespan. It all goes down to the way you care for your pet. So, these are some of the steps you can take to ensure they stay healthy for as long as possible....
The Garden House in Buckland Monachorum is to offer members of the community a chance to enjoy one of nature’s most spectacular displays of snowdrops at their world famous Snowdrop Festival - which starts on Friday 15 January - providing, it’s hoped, a welcome relief from lockdown.
Visitors will be able to take gentle exercise in the gardens, exploring the stunning displays of snowdrops, which are bigger than ever this year, in a covid secure, socially distanced manner.
The world renowned Matt Bishop Snowdrop Collection, one of the most diverse collections of named and...
Tactical flashlights are used along with firearms to promote target identification under low light. With a tactical flashlight, it is easy to hit the target.
Tactical torches are meant for use by military personnel, security officers, and law enforcers. They are often mounted on weapons.
However, tactical flashlights are not always used with weapons. Here are some important things to know about them.
So, what Are the Characteristics of Tactical Flashlights?
Unlike in the past, tactical torches are no longer large and heavy. With the emergence of durable...
Vision Express is encouraging locals to not let their eyesight become another casualty of the pandemic after millions missed their regular eye appointment due to Covid-19
Over 2 million adults have not been for a regular eye check in over five years and that Covid-19 has been a significant reason for people not attending their bi-annual appointments. That’s why Vision Express is reminding everyone that its stores are still open, with eye health and safety at the top of the priority ensuring all eye concerns and needs are looked after.
Devon County Council stands ready to help those who are most badly affected by the latest lockdown, council leader John Hart declared today.
And he appealed to everyone in the county to abide by the rules and defeat the latest virulent strain of the virus.
Mr Hart said the arrangements that had been made during the first two lockdowns were already in place to support the vulnerable and elderly.
Team Devon was set up as a partnership between the county, district councils and other organisations to determine which group could best help people quickly and...
Loneliness-fighting Devon charity TRIP Community Transport has met over 4,000 requests for community support during the pandemic thanks in part to the Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) community fund. ECOE awarded TRIP £500 to cover staffing costs from its community fund, which is accepting new applications until 5pm Friday January 15th.
‘The grant from ECOE could not have come at a more important time for TRIP,’ says TRIP deputy manager Sharon Thorne. ‘The money has helped us keep the “doors open” and help the community during the current pandemic.’
An Exeter Junior School teaching assistant alternates between providing pastoral care by day to performing in a band by night.
Lead vocalist and keytar player Hannah Trimming is a familiar and friendly face in Exeter Junior School but few may know about her love of music.
A graduate in professional music performance from the Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford, Hannah has always been interested in music of all styles.
As a schoolgirl she toured a few countries in Europe playing bass and trumpet and providing vocals for a jazz band and as an adult she has...
The University of Exeter Business School has launched a new research centre focusing on sustainability in finance, an area experiencing huge growth within the financial sector.
Professor Chendi Zhang will be heading up the new Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre (ESF), which will draw on the University of Exeter Business School’s vast expertise in the areas of sustainability, finance, accounting, economics and management.
Sustainability was once considered a niche area in finance, but its growing importance has seen it catapulted into the mainstream as is now one of the...
Inspired by cycling to and from school - come rain or shine - with his young granddaughter, Exeter businessman Mick Green has developed a new initiative to inspire others to join them.
The Cycling Whatever The Weather campaign has been backed by local cycling charity Ride On – Cycling for All and Exeter City Futures and sponsored by Exeter solicitors Cartridges Law.
Mick, who only took to the bike in the first lockdown in March, said he wanted people to consider cycling as an alternative to driving wherever possible. He added: “As a previously ‘diesel polluting school...
An ever-increasing number of people are investing in home remodelling projects, largely funded with the money saved from telecommuting or redirected from cancelled holidays. There’s a lot of activity in people’s properties, ranging from repurposing walk-in closets to hammering out new decks. The coronavirus outbreak, which brought normal life to a complete standstill, is urging people to grow their home equity lines. Many are willing to dig deep into their pockets to make their workplaces as comfortable as possible. Even those who aren’t confined to working at home are manifesting...
