Financial struggles are very common and the issue is that they affect our lives in more ways than one. You can create a financial plan, you can keep track of your expenses, and make sure you live within your means, but you can come across unprecedented times which throws your plans out the window. If you are currently going through some financial strain, there are a few options you can look into to decrease the burden. No matter how severe or unexpected your financial crisis is, there are several things you can do.

The first thing you need to do is stay calm and don’t...

Exeter has a long and storied history with football. Exeter City FC was founded 119 years ago as St. Sidwell’s United and competes today in England’s League Two. Throughout its long history, the club has toured South America and even produced one of the first English referees who mediated the very first World Cup in 1950 .

As a publicly-owned club, Exeter FC is a fixture in the community. Not only do the Grecians give locals a proud football team to cheer for, but the associated Exeter Academy continues to produce top talent that excels in higher English and European football...

As schools and workplaces become digitalised, the world is becoming increasingly dependent on video conferencing technology.

Long Term Flexible Working

Many companies, including large-scale multinationals, have announced an extended future of flexible working. Employers have removed the pressure of returning to the office as we continue to live in uncertain times and prospects of further lockdowns.

Thus, the new workplace is heavily reliant on video conferencing technology. Working from home used to be an occasional luxury, something many employers used in their...

Many city slickers are looking for a change of scenery post-pandemic, demonstrating a preference for properties out of the city.

The race is on

Preparation for a second lockdown is rapidly shifting the UK’s property market. Properties are disappearing fast as buyers look to expand their space, both inside and outside.

According to Rightmove, the average window of time to sell a home over £1m has dropped from 81 to 63 days. These figures are despite a 5% increase in the average housing price between 2019 and 2020; the fastest rate of increase in 4 years. The...

A startup based in the south of England has raised funding to help household with short term lending problems.

Fund Ourselves, founded by Nadeem Siam, was set up in 2015 as a ‘viable alternative to high cost lenders such as Wonga and QuickQuid.’

The startup offers rates that are ‘more affordable’ than other high street lenders, offering loans ranging from £50 to £500 for a period of 3 months. A key selling point is that customers who are struggling to repay can have an interest free extension for up to 12 months, meaning that there are no late fees or default payments,...

Some people say that a true leader is born to the role. And while some leaders seem to assume the mantle of leadership more easily than others, leadership is something that most people have within them. These people just need training and development to bring it to the forefront of their capabilities. A leadership development program can help you realize your potential to lead others who don’t have the experience that you do.

Three main attributes determine an effective leader. Understanding, communication and confidence are the hallmarks of a good leader. But some people have...

In some cases, 2020 seems to be a continuous unsuccessful Halloween party. But what Halloween party? We can't even have any party at all, let alone a Halloween themed one. Even though this year’s Halloween party will be more like a virtual one, a phone call with your close friends or just a photo shoot, we still can improvise and dress up for Halloween.

While creating a Halloween look, the most important parts of it are the makeup and the hairstyle. In this article, we’re going to talk about Halloween hairstyle ideas that you can go for this fall. By the way, besides the...

FareShare South West , a charity who redistribute good quality, in date surplus food to frontline organisations supporting the most vulnerable, has announced that it is launching its core service into Exeter.

The announcement of this long-term support for the city and wider region follows crisis response work undertaken during the pandemic, when the charity delivered more than 200 tonnes of ambient food for use across Devon and Cornwall from their emergency warehouse in Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol.

FareShare South West is partnering with Exeter Food Action to launch and...

Towels aren't just another luxury product that we only use in showers; we use towels at every phase of our day. From the kitchen to the beach, towels are necessary everywhere. But often, we underrate the need for towels and use one for every occasion. This is both inconvenient and very unsafe for our health. However, if you make a small investment, and choose the right towels for every occasion, you'd genuinely be surprised by the benefits. In this article, we'll be discussing a few types of towels that are a must-have for every household.

However, it is important to note that...

Sniffer dogs are successfully being trained to sniff out Covid-19 on humans and according to a leading security firm their use could become mainstream in Exeter by Easter 2021.

Security dogs are well known for their super sniffing abilities – money, drugs, explosives. However, recent trials have been successful in using canines to sniff out Covid-19 leading to enquiries for commercial use in shops, transport hubs and public spaces in Exeter.

“These dogs are simply amazing – they can smell the odour of Covid! Training is currently taking place to enable them to actually...