Budding conservationists across the country are now able to develop vital nature conservation skills throughout the second lockdown without leaving their own gardens, thanks to the work of Devon based nature conservation organisation Ambios and Ufi charitable trust, revealed at the week of VocTech – an event celebrating the best of vocational technology.

With recent research revealing that a quarter of native mammals are now at risk of extinction in the UK, and as second lockdown restrictions disrupt conservation work across the country, Ambios and Ufi are overcoming physical...

Fuel Poverty levels are high in Devon, and whilst projects like Healthy Homes for Wellbeing, run by Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) have been tackling this issue head on with their dedicated service, there is still a high level of demand for support .

The Winter Warmth campaign from ECOE, now in its second year, highlights the issues of fuel poverty and hard to heat homes faced by local residents each and every winter. Having recently launched this year’s campaign, ECOE is seeking donations for their Healthy Homes Hardship Fund, which they hope will make a world of difference....

Link previews are standard for most messaging and chat apps nowadays. They give users an idea about the links they’re about to open and make online conversations easier by providing images and brief descriptions associated with the sent file. But according to a recent study , link previews, although convenient, have their share of issues. They can leak sensitive data, drain your battery, consume bandwidth, and compromise end-to-end encrypted links. And what’s even more disturbing is that popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram have the worst messenger services, in addition...

Life insurance gives you peace of mind in knowing that your loved ones will be taken care of once you are gone. Many people are afraid of getting life insurance because they think it is too expensive. However, the amount you pay will depend on the results of the assessment the insurance company carries out when applying. That said, there are several things you can do to lower the premiums you pay on your life insurance policy.

When you are young, you are likely healthy. Because of this, life insurance premiums are often lower for young applicants. Therefore...

Modern life takes its toll on us in different ways, from stress and lack of sleep to eating too much sugary, processed food and relying on antibiotics and other pills to keep us healthy. However, all this can affect the gut, immune system, skin, our mood, weight, and more. If we look more closely at the gut, or intestines, there are clear signs that we may not have as healthy a stomach as we’d like, as this can show itself with gas and bloating, as well as constipation, diarrhoea, and heartburn. According to experts Biomes, chronic bowel disease can happen from an imbalance of good and...

The more people get into electric scooters, the more benefits they provide. We are aware of their most obvious benefits, including saving time, cost-effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and fun. But not many have considered the many other benefits they have to offer. According to Green Electric Scooters, these scooters are providing Ireland with numerous benefits - here are some of the common ones.

1. Mobility

According to Green Electric Scooters , e-scooters have garnered attention across the globe due to the increased mobility they provide individuals with health...

A science comedy game show, lockdown blues workshop, and community radio takeover are just some of the events in a fascinating virtual festival of discovery taking place in Exeter later this month.

Exploring science, culture, and research, FUTURES2020 is hosted by the University of Exeter in partnership with Agile Rabbit, alongside the Universities of Bath, Bristol and Plymouth and Bath Spa University.

It is part of European Researchers’ Night, an annual festival held simultaneously in more than 300 cities across 24 European countries on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November...

Filmmaker and writer Jason Barker and director Krishna Istha have partnered with other trans and non-binary creatives and young people as well as academic researchers to create an exciting new podcast, Adventures in Time and Gender , which unveils important milestones of transgender history.

Adventures in Time and Gender is a light and quirky drama in which nothing is taboo, and gender, science and history are playfully questioned. Listeners are invited to join a talking suitcase and their curious non-binary companion on a moving odyssey through time and space to uncover...

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has donated £10,000 to local charity Veterans With Dogs to enable it to purchase a dedicated vehicle. The fully branded van was unveiled at a launch attended by Trustees Marc Astley and Keiron Northcott from the Exeter Chiefs Foundation and Craig MacLellan, chief executive of Veterans With Dogs.

The official club charity of the Exeter Chiefs, the Exeter Chiefs Foundation was set up in 2011 to help promote the local community and the vision of people who live and work in the area. All of the money raised by the Foundation is donated to worthy causes in...

Citizens Advice Exeter is reporting a 19.5% rise in clients seeking help with employment issues, as the coronavirus pandemic impacts on workers and employers in the city.

In a new a research report from Citizens Advice Exeter, ‘We Can Work it Out’, the leading local advice charity highlights how certain groups were being particularly affected by the economic impact of the first lockdown and difficulties in returning to work.

Among those facing the most stressful decisions were people who were expected to return to work despite a lack of childcare, people who had been...