You have heard about writer's block. But did you know that there is a thing called reader's block as well? If you have had an ongoing readers block for ages but are now finally willing to re-enter the world of books, then you are in the right place.
Once you step inside a bookstore, you will see a sea of material you can pick from and you wouldn't know where to begin. So we have cherry-picked several books from all kinds of genres which are easy to read, digest, and have something valuable to offer.
Leading academics from the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the world’s most influential researchers, according to a prestigious new ranking.
Fourteen scientists from Exeter, and a further three who are affiliated to the University, feature in an authoritative new list of the most highly cited researchers worldwide, produced by Clarivate Analytics.
Now in its seventh year, the ranking identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the...
Following on from the success of its August event, independent charity Devon Communities Together is hosting a second FREE online community resilience event this year, which will cover a whole range of topics designed to support communities in emergency situations, including flooding, lockdowns, emergency shelters and more.
The event, on 2nd and 3rd December, is being run by Devon Communities Together as part of its role as facilitator of the Devon Community Resilience Forum. Anyone with an interest in community action and community resilience is welcome to attend, including...
Anyone that has had to deal with pain and suffering due to a personal injury knows that it can be extremely hard to focus on anything but the pain and worry. Worry about recovery, work, childcare, doctor visits, and, of course, bills.
When injured due to someone else’s actions, negligence, or fault, the last thing you need to worry about is how to file a claim for personal injury. Especially since it’s an extremely important step on your road to full recovery. With that in mind, we put together this quick reference to guide you through filing a personal injury claim.
In these times, it’s important to help each other as much as we can. You can do just that with Octopus referral codes which can help us all save money. As the temperatures begin to drop, most of us will be spending more time in the comfort of our homes and our families need to be warm and comfortable. If you’re tired of paying hefty gas and electric bills then it just may be time to make the switch.
Who Is Octopus Energy?
Octopus Energy is one of the fastest-growing top-rated companies in the United Kingdom. They are the leading provider of sustainable energy and the...
Master Florists Julie Collins and Tina Parkes of award-winning British Floral Academy of Art, launches a special festive fundraising campaign to help save England’s most threatened species from extinction. The internationally renowned duo who offer professional floristry training and flower-arranging courses suitable from beginners to masters, have created an online professional Christmas floristry course to help you dress your home in style in aid of ‘The Back from the Brink’ project.
Back from the Brink is one of the most ambitious conservation projects ever undertaken. It is...
The population of rats in Exeter has increased to 264,267 in 2020 - boosted by quiet urban areas and plentiful waste food. There are now thought to be 2.2 rats for every person in Exeter.
“They say you are only ever 6ft away from a rat – and in typical 2020 fashion it’s now more likely in Exeter than ever this year!”, says Jenny Rathbone from Exeter Pest Control company Pest.co.uk
There are now 2.2 rats for every person in Exeter
Rats have enjoyed a bumper year, breeding like crazy during lockdown and making their nests in vacant buildings in quiet streets with...
The team at Mecca Exeter has today announced the launch of its Christmas appeal - Everyone Deserves a Christmas, to help those who may be struggling this winter season have some festive cheer.
Wanting to spread the Christmas joy, each of the 76 Mecca Bingo clubs across the UK are supporting a local registered charity with a target to provide at least 50 hampers valued at £50 each which will be distributed to local families through the charity. With over 4,000 hampers nationally, families in need can eat, drink and be merry this Christmas thanks to Mecca.
The new Government “green industrial revolution” will see gas boilers banned and all new homes in Exeter fitted with ground and water heat pumps to help tackle climate change. This will total around 2,000 per year in Exeter by 2028.
“Boris is really going for it, first cars, and now boilers – basically you are witnessing the phasing out of traditional gas boilers for new homes being built in Exeter”, explains Libby Jones from Exeter HVAC contractor AirCon.co.uk
Under the new plan, new-build homes will need to be heated without gas from 2023, two years earlier than...
Quality and value, and not cost savings, remain the two biggest factors for businesses, when looking for a new supplier.
The Facing the Future survey, conducted by Exeter based procurement consultancy BCR Associates, canvassed the opinion of South West businesses from a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, professional services and construction. The survey provides a snapshot of how Covid-19 has impacted the supply chain.
In the survey, participants were asked to share their supply chain challenges, priorities and predictions. Steve Bolt, Director for BCR,...
