Migrants into the UK fall under four main categories- family, study, asylum, and refugee settlement/asylum seeker. There has been a steady increase in the number of migrants since 1991. In 2019, an estimated 270,000 migrants made their way to the UK.
For anyone seeking naturalization, passing various vetting processes will make it possible- this includes the Life in the UK test. If you fail the test, you can continue living in the country until your Leave to Remain expires.
Life in the UK test is a mandatory (under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act of 2002)...
Exeter City Football Club’s commercial team has made a top new signing – and it’s someone who’s used to a very different shaped ball…
Chris Bentley, formerly of Exeter Chiefs, has joined the football club as a consultant.
He will be working to support the successful commercial team of Mark Jenkins, Matt Kimberley and Sarah Crabb, as the club embarks upon the exciting Sky Bet League Two campaign.
Chris, who spent 13 years with Chiefs, both on and off the pitch, said he was delighted to join the team. He added: “I’m both excited and enthused about the prospect of...
Sovereign Housing Association is supporting Gas Safety Week this week by reminding residents of having an annual gas supply check by a Gas Safe Registered engineer.
Nationally, one in six homes has an unsafe gas appliance.
A danger of not having your gas appliances checked regularly is that they can leak carbon monoxide (CO). Sometimes known as the ‘silent killer’, you can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but it can be deadly. CO prevents oxygen from being absorbed by the body and can cause death in just minutes. Every year there are around 60 deaths from accidental...
The South West has an above average number of smokers per capita in the UK, at 14.2% − above the average in England.
The best performing area in the South West is Stroud, with 9.6% of the population smoking. The three regions of Dorset Gloucestershire with 10.1% of the population smoking is the next lowest. East Devon is the third best performer, with 10.3% of people being smokers.
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% of population smoking
Regional Ranking - number of smokers per population
England Ranking - number of smokers per population (/315)
Normally, footballers only wear baselayers during the cold weather. Not so for goalies, who need the added protection during the game. Like most sporting equipment, though, not all baselayers are created equal. Here, we’ll give you some basic info on how to pick a goalkeeping baselayer.
Are Goalkeeping Baselayers Different from Normal Ones?
Technically, outfield player baselayers and goalie baselayers are the same . They’re made of the same materials and are used to protect the players as they run or dive around the field. Goalkeeper baselayers have extra padding specifically...
St Thomas Medical Group (STMG) consisting of St Thomas Health Centre, Exwick Heath Centre, and Pathfinder Village Surgery, has teamed up with Exeter City Council and Stagecoach South West to provide a creative and innovative solution to safeguard their patients who are eligible for flu vaccinations; which is believed to be the first of its kind in Devon.
Established in 1969, STMG has a total of 40,000 patients including the Student Health Centre on campus at the University of Exeter. This year, as the Government widens the eligibility criteria, the GP’s will need to administer...
The Range is delighted to announce that the Alphington store will be opening a luxury Jonas & James Kitchen showroom on Friday 2nd October. It will add to the already expansive offering across DIY, Petcare, Cleaning and Home Interiors departments. The Alphington store already has a Family Café and Outdoor Garden Centre.
The Jonas & James Kitchen Showroom at The Range in Derriford
The new and exclusive kitchen collection from Jonas & James offers market leading quality kitchens combined with outstanding value. The collections span from ultra-contemporary to...
The country might be moving out of lockdown, but restrictions on meeting people face-to-face are still in place. Many companies are planning to continue with work from home measures for the foreseeable future, which means that all interviews are likely to take place over video chat.
This can be a daunting prospect for many people. An interview setting is stressful enough without having to worry about technology getting in the way. If you’re preparing for an online job interview post-COVID, consider these essential tips.
Did you know that one in five people in the UK is living with a disability? And of those people, 80% have a hidden disability. This means that they do not use any kind of aids such as a wheelchair or white cane.
Those living with hidden disabilities may come up against difficult situations while they are out and about. It’s easy for outsiders to jump to conclusions when they see someone with no visible disability park in a disabled spot or take up a priority seat on public transport.
The sunflower lanyard campaign is a very simple concept intended to make life easier for...
Introducing Rockabye Radio, a boutique radio station, available online or via the app, 24/7.
Created by Music Specialists, Mike and Karen Eaves, the unique radio station is sure to get the whole household jigging. The thoughtfully curated to support the family day, from nursey rhymes during activity time, to lullabies at nap time, the programme ticks all the boxes: http://rockabyeradio.co.uk/schedule/
Whether you are having a morning at home listening to ‘Up and About’ from 7am, you’re rocking around the kitchen table during the ‘Daytime Disco’ at 2.30pm, or doing a...