DEVONIANS are being encouraged by a care provider in the county to spread some festive cheer this Christmas among any elderly and vulnerable neighbours or relatives they might have (December 2020).
Christmas can be a bleak time for anyone living alone and Guardian Homecare, which provides care in south Devon, is asking people to check on relatives and neighbours.
Catherine Porter, Manager for the care provider, said: “Christmas is all about spending time with friends and family, but there are some people out there, our service users included, that do not have many, if any,...
The popular and historic Old Malt Scoop Inn at Lapford near Crediton has been acquired by husband and wife team Jonathan and Catriona Willatt.
Jonathan, 51, and Catriona, 48, are highly experienced in the hospitality sector having run their own wedding catering business from their base at Bickleigh near Tiverton while Jonathan has been providing IT project management services for over 20 years.
‘The Scoop’ is their first venture as publicans, restauranteurs and bed & breakfast providers but were attracted to the business because of its established success and because of...
With British winters ranging from mild and wet, to freezing and covered in snow for three months, you need a car that will get you through the winter months. The best type of car for tackling the British winter is a Sports Utility Vehicle (or SUV as it’s more commonly known) with four-wheel drive, and the advantages of this type of vehicle include:
A high seating position
High ground clearance
Lots of grip in slippery conditions
Plenty of passenger space
Think of SUVs 4x4s and you’ll probably think of large SUVs or tough but...
Blessed with a fertile land and serene backwaters, this southern state of India is a tropical paradise indeed. Fondly called ‘God’s own country’, Kerala is bejeweled by the blue Arabian Sea, the majestic Western Ghats along with calm, swirling backwaters.
Each of the 14 districts of Kerala have a unique appeal, like the coastal regions of Alleppey, Kottayam and Ernakulam have the finest beaches and backwaters, while hilly districts of Idukki and Wayanad have cooler climate and scenic valleys.The hill towns of Kerala enjoy a pleasant and refreshing climate all year round. Thanks to...
New research released on Wednesday by BGF – the UK’s most active investor – has highlighted for the first time how growth economy companies are responding to Covid-19.
According to the survey of 532 companies, carried out by independent research company Delineate, the pandemic has created significant barriers to growth for over half (58%) of South West respondents, with operational risk highlighted as the primary concern around future growth.
However, despite the obvious headwinds, over two thirds (68%) say they remain motivated to grow their business in 2021, signalling a...
When the news broke that Gareth Bale was returning to Tottenham Hotspur, the club where he cemented a name for himself as one of the best wingers in the world, it wasn’t just the fans of the North London club who got excited by the return of the Welsh star, but the whole of English football – and maybe even the passionate Real Madrid fans who were happy to see the back of him after a lacklustre few years.
For Spurs fans, it was the return of their prodigal son, a player who reached incredible heights in the Premier League before jetting off for the sunshine and golf courses of...
2020 has been a difficult year on so many levels. Everybody’s had it tough, and COVID-19 certainly hasn’t made things any easier from the lockdowns through to business closures. That’s not to mention the state of the nation’s personal finances either, with a study from money.co.uk indicating that 51% of respondents had gotten into debt during the course of the year.
Fortunately, 2020 is nearly behind us with 2021 promising a fresh start and the chance to make up for lost time. Change is on the horizon for many people, whether that’s a new job or just the chance to travel again....
As one of the most picturesque regions in Britain, Devon has been a place for some momentous occasions. Be it during Perkin Warbeck’s landing in 1497 that signalled the Cornish Uprising or the arrival of William of Orange to launch 1688’s Glorious Revolution from Brixham, there have been some notable events that have occurred. This definitely extends into the world of Exeter Racecourse that has an interesting history of its own.
In the Beginning...
The racecourse in Exeter was born out of Charles II’s love for horse racing during the mid 17th Century and there’s even claims that...
It is important that business owners are aware of the importance of diversity in today’s workplace and they must take steps to ensure that they are creating an inclusive atmosphere. In addition to the importance of diversity, business owners will also find that there are also a handful of benefits to this as well so it is a win-win situation for all.
Creating Parity
Parity is required in the workplace and people should be treated equally regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexuality, disability or any other factor. This does not only come down to the recruitment...
In most countries, you will have the option of buying your own number plates – not just the physical item, but the numbers or letters used to actually create it. As long as something hasn't been taken already and can legally fit into the system properly, there are plenty of reasons that you might want to get your own personalised registrations.
Why Get One?
People get custom personalised registrations for plenty of reasons, some more important than others. For example, a lot of people will buy plates as presents that match the name of somebody they are giving the plate to (using...
