5 Simple Hacks for Dog Owners

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Sun, 08/23/2020 - 10:25am

As a pet owner, you're constantly searching for ways to give your dog a great life and that makes perfect sense. After all, your dog is a huge part of your family. Providing good care doesn't have to be overly complicated. Use these five simple hacks to simplify your life while making your dog's even better.

1. Consider product subscriptions.

A big part of owning pets is making sure you have the necessary products for them. For dog owners, these products include things like dog food, dog toys, and dog treats. Since you your dog eats every day, eventually you'll run out of food...

How Can I Find an Online Tutor for My Child?

The pandemic has created a need for parents to find online options for a tutor for their children. This process can create a lot of unwanted stress caused by illegitimate sources that exist, budgetary restrictions on the family, and even embarrassment of the child seeking help. But these factors shouldn’t prevent you from acquiring the help that your child needs when their instructor isn’t available.

There are a few steps you’ll want to consider taking when researching the right tutor for your child.

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There is a very good chance that you aren’t the only...

How Home Insurance Differs in Various Parts of the World

Home Insurance is a catch-all term used to refer to house and building coverage and contents insurance. You will have an option to purchase both separately or get a comprehensive package that covers both. Many countries require home insurance and non-compliance would cost owners a hefty price. Mortgage companies also require borrowers to insure their houses for the full or fair value of the property.

Home Insurance From Different Countries

Here is how home insurance looks from different countries around the world:

  • Australia

The rates of insurance...

How to Properly Prepare for a Hunting Trip

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 08/23/2020 - 6:40am

Whenever you’re about to start a trip, no matter what kind it is, it’s always smart to be prepared. When it comes to hunting, you need to be ready physically and mentally to ensure that your hunt goes smoothly. You should always do a bit of research to learn more about the different types of gear available, and which would be the most suitable to help you track the specific creature you’re planning to hunt. You never know what might happen in the wilderness, and being prepared for any unexpected outcomes is crucial for your safety and the success of your hunt. Read on to learn more about...

Walk your own way to beat dementia

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 08/23/2020 - 12:10am

TV presenter and Alzheimer’s Society supporter Ruth Langsford is urging people across the South West to step out in support of the charity.

The UK’s leading dementia charity is calling on 3,112 people across the region – a combined number that attended last year’s Memory Walks in Bristol, Cheltenham, Plymouth and Bournemouth – to take part in a very different version of its most popular fundraiser.

With the Coronavirus pandemic bringing large fundraising events to a halt, the charity is seeking to replicate 2019’s success with hundreds of smaller walks.

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SW apprentices to benefit from Government Covid-19 local partnership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/21/2020 - 10:13pm

Apprentices in the South West construction sector at risk of losing out on their career due to Covid-19 can benefit from job redeployment support from a local partnership.

Shared Apprenticeships South West (SASW) is the region’s delivery partner for the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) national support for shared apprenticeship schemes.

SASW, working with apprentice employers, can assist with displaced apprentices, offering employment for the remainder of the apprenticeship duration, as well as mentoring, liaising with colleges and managing payroll and HR...

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6 Indoor Family Activities To Do In Southampton

Authored by Alex Thomas
Posted: Fri, 08/21/2020 - 5:16pm

Oozing with maritime history, Southampton has seen some sights. Birthing the RMS Titanic from its port, as well as waving goodbye to some of the bravest D-Day soldiers, Southampton is a pinnacle to some of the UK’s greatest moments.

With some of the world’s largest cruise ships docked in its port to this day, Southampton is a thriving city. Bursting with cosmopolitan vibes, Southampton holds on to its past while fully embracing the future.

Now as the world changes again, here’s our guide to 6 of the best family indoor activities for you to enjoy with your loved ones....

School transport guidelines drawn up ahead of September return

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/21/2020 - 3:30pm

The Department for Education (DfE) has produced school transport guidelines as it prepares for a full return of students in September, and Devon County Council has been working with schools, colleges and transport operators to plan for this return. Social distancing guidance, which applies to passengers on public transport, will not apply on dedicated school transport which is not open to the general public. This is because the government believes the overall risk to students and young people from coronavirus (COVID-19) is low, they do not mix with the general public on those journeys,...

Giant Camera captures large scale images on the Quay

Visitors to Exeter’s Quay will have the opportunity to view a series of ultra large scale photographic prints captured with a giant cameracreated out of one of the rooms at the Custom House.

The images taken by photographer Brendan Barry, along with a camera obscura and a video explaining the processes he used, will be on display at the Custom House as part of Heritage Open Days in September.

The project is being funded by the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust as part of an overall initiative to turn the Custom House into a Literature Hub.

Brendan is in residency down...

79% of drivers aren’t calm when making a holiday car journey

Packing the car and setting off on holiday can be a chaotic experience for many UK holidaymakers, as a new survey of more than 1,000 UK drivers, by Toyota, shows that almost one in 10 (9 per cent) have had to turn back because they’ve forgotten something every time they’ve gone on holiday. A further 42 per cent admit they’ve sometimes had to turn back.

Younger drivers seem more likely to forget something, as 17 per cent of 25 to 34-year-old drivers said they’ve had to turn back every time, compared with only three per cent of the over-55s.

More than half of those surveyed...

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