The Merano WineFestival is the epitome of Italian "dolce vita". Each year, experts gather in the Alpine spa town to sample fine wine, high-end olive oil, gourmet food, craft beer and small-batch spirits. After the tastings, they award points to decide which are the best products that Italy has to offer. The event has been taking place since 1992, and 2020 was no different. Despite the global pandemic, The WineHunter team managed to rally the troops and keep the awards going. Safely, of course.

The fine wine festival is at the heart of Merano, as expert panels from The WineHunter...

Struggling with body pain while working can be distracting, debilitating, and uncomfortable. Oftentimes, body pain is a consequence of working long hours, whether sitting down or doing physical labor. There are ways for you to reduce this pain, however, and to live a comfortable, painless life. This page will hope to tell you a few of those ways. It is important to add, almost as a disclaimer, that if you have been suffering from body pain, inflammation, and aching joints, you should first consult a doctor. There are many more sinister reasons that you could be experiencing frequent joint...

The British luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen was founded in 1992 and since then has gained popularity amongst the luxury fashion lovers. The founder, Lee Alexander McQueen, is still remembered as one of the 21st century’s most iconic fashion designers. His talent for tailoring and unusual designs have really been the signature characteristics of this designer.

Right now, the one item that represents the brand in the casual/ streetwear industry would be the classic low-top sneakers that were first introduced in the Spring-Summer 2015 runway. This item has been released in...

Getting a new yoga bra isn’t as simple as getting a daily bra. A lot of women will get fitted for a sports bra and call it a day. However, finding the right yoga bra for you isn’t as simple as that. Considering that Yoga is a low-impact activity, you’ll have to find special types of sports bra that won’t inhibit you from doing your favorite activity. Yoga wear is designed specifically to help you stretch comfortably . So, if your bra is too tight or pressing your breasts to your ribcage too hard, you might end up with breathing problems without you even realizing that the culprit is your...

Devon residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for the fifth Cycle September in Devon and take part in the annual cycle challenge.

So far more than 1450 new riders have been encouraged to take up cycling by signing up to the scheme. In total, over 6.7 million miles have been clocked up by 7,254 riders since Cycle September first took place.

You can take part in Cycle September by following 3 easy steps:

1. Enjoy a ride. You can ride anywhere, anytime - to the shops, to work, or even a quick 10 minute ride around your local park is enough to take part...

A leading housebuilder which has donated more than £300,000 to groups supporting people over 70 during the pandemic is re-opening its charity fund to all groups.

Persimmon Homes South West launched Community Champions in 2015 with a view to helping a wide range of community causes such as village halls, sports clubs, friendship groups and foodbanks across the region with two donations of up to £1,000 made locally every month.

However, as the nation began to feel the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak, the housebuilder refocused its efforts and supported elderly communities in...

Choosing car insurance is a nightmare to many, not just to first-time car owners. It takes a lot of time and effort to find the right deal that covers everything you need without breaking the bank. But, a lot of people get lost while searching for it, sometimes spending way too much and in some cases way too little - that can lead you into problems further along the line.

That’s why it’s important to find a balance between paying to be safe and ensuring the future of your vehicle cause it might save you some money in the end! Here are some common key factors that determine the...

A new guide published today by the RSPB and Barratt Developments, which is currently building brand-new communities across Devon, shows how to turn balconies and small gardens into sanctuaries for wildlife.

The RSPB's ‘Welcome Wildlife into Your World' guide gives top tips and advice for bringing nature to your home, especially for people with a small amount of outdoor space such as a balcony or courtyard.

The leading housebuilder is building new homes at Tarka Ridge near Barnstaple, Embden Grange , Tavistock, Braid Park, Tiverton (from Barratt Homes and David Wilson...

A registered nurse and his family are looking forward to moving into their perfect home having been able to make use of Taylor Wimpey’s Care Worker Discount.

Humberto de Matos, 36, is buying a new home at Taylor Wimpey’s Riverside Walk development in Exeter with his wife Joana, 32, a dentist, and their six-month-old son. Having moved from Porto, Portugal, to a rental property in London, the couple were looking for a more permanent base close to the coast.

Humberto said: “We wanted a house we could simply move into, without doing renovations or worrying about problems that...

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging people to “think twice” before calling 999 for an ambulance this Bank Holiday weekend.

The Trust experienced its busiest summer week of activity in three years between 10 and 16 August when it responded to almost 20,000 incidents.

It has dealt with around 75,500 incidents during the past four calendar weeks, an increase of 6.4% compared to the same period last year.

SWASFT is reminding people to call 999 only in a medical emergency when someone is seriously injured or ill and their life is...