Some careers require companies to carry out DBS checks so that they can verify the character of their prospective hires. A DBS check is an advanced criminal record check that will vet an employee and notify an employer as to whether or not they have previous criminal convictions, which would be indicative of bad character. Some careers are more serious than others, and while one job may allow someone with previous convictions, some absolutely cannot. DBS checks are of utmost importance and ensure companies hire the best quality of employee that they can – ensuring they do not get lumped...
Why it’s pros-before-shows when it comes to our health and wellbeing
For many of us, 2020 has seen us bring out our creative sides, sometimes doing things for the first time. Over various lockdowns, our social feeds became filled with gardening, DIY or baking projects and friends’ proud smiles. That is, until people realised Netflix was easier and the zeal slowly dropped off. The bright side is, we now know we can be creative when we want to be.
Many of us poured our creative spirit into a more topical venture. We dusted off our old sewing machines and made funky face...
With the end of the Brexit transition period fast approaching, many people have questions about how travelling from the EU to the UK will change from January 1st 2021.
Currently, EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can enter the United Kingdom on holiday or for other short stay purposes without a visa. Just a valid passport is required to cross the border.
The UK’s departure from the EU is likely to change the nature of this arrangement. Whilst there are no indications that EU nationals will be required to obtain a visa to enter Britain, the UK government has expressed its...
Having a stronger upper body can benefit you in several ways. It is probably one of the main reasons people visit the gym and exercise – it is highly sought-after. However, just because it is in demand does not mean it can be easily achieved. Rather, achieving a strong upper body can be very difficult.
There are some exercises that you can target and perform that will enable you to achieve a stronger upper body and set of arms.
The exercises that you will find here will be of great benefit to you and will help you to achieve your exercise goals. These exercises will be a...
Leggings are attractive items that all fashionable women must have for different occasions. Stacked leggings available on Jurllyshe in numerous colors and styles to complement any physique. Leggings for ladies are mainly for casual occasions that require modern styles. The safest color and style for leggings is an unadorned basic black ankle-length legging. This could be worn by any women of all sizes and leg shapes. It can also be paired with a number of garments including shorts and short skirts. In the case of shoes, anything from flats to heels will appeal to most women. The color is...
The MD of a family-run garden centre in Ottery St Mary wants to make sure that no-one in the local community will go short of a festive meal on Christmas Day.
With the annual free Christmas lunch in the town unable to take place due to the pandemic, Jacqui Taylor and her team of willing helpers at Otter Garden Centre are offering to provide a roast turkey dinner complete with a Christmas cracker and mince pie to the elderly, infirm, isolated or anyone otherwise in need, at no cost. The meal will be freshly cooked and delivered at lunchtime on December 25.
Following a successful year and partnerships with companies such as HBXL, Trade Direct Insurance and BuildSafe Escrow Services – NABC – one of The UKs fastest growing construction trade associations unveils its ambitious growth plans and recruitment drive for 2021, as it heads towards new milestone.
James Hopkins, CEO, NABC, comments: “The demand for our service is increasing rapidly, especially post Brexit and the residential construction industry is under extreme pressure to reduce the number of rogue builders.
"We have recently had agrowing number of calls for us to...
A Devon charity is launching a pilot ‘Listening Ear’ service to provide a safe space for Devon business owners to chat about the challenges of running a business during a pandemic.
Listening Ear has been developed by a partnership of independent charity Devon Communities Together and Devon County Council, as a response to a need for business owners to have somebody to talk to about their general stresses and concerns, especially if they would rather not talk to their family and friends about these issues. This need has been identified by Heart of the South West Growth Hub and other...
StartUp Studio , a growth programme for early stage tech startups in the South West of England, has been launched.
Tech South West has teamed up with virtual accelerator Activate and startup advisor Skowt Consulting to provide fully-funded opportunities for up to 30 pre-seed companies a year to progress their business through the programme, and then pitch to regional, UK and global investors.
Tech South West operates across the region to support the tech sector, with over 2500 members, and works with the likes of Engine Shed Bristol, Plymouth Science Park and TechSPARK....
Exeter City has successfully rehomed around 3,300 shares following a recent drive to find missing shareholders.
Over recent months, volunteers at the club have worked to find people - or relatives of those - who had bought £1 shares in the club, which had been issued a number of times to raise capital.
Most people acquired them because they were fans and wanted to support the club, and as such were primarily of sentimental value. The earliest shares dated back to the 1930s and had been passed down through people’s families.
