A temporary one-way system has been introduced in Magdalen Road in Exeter as part of measures to boost walking and cycling and support social distancing.
Devon County Council is continuing to roll-out its “pop-up” improvements which are being funded with an initial £338,000 from the Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund.
The new layout in Magdalen Road means it is now one-way between St Leonards Road and Denmark Road for vehicles heading towards Western Way (westbound) with a contraflow cycle lane (eastbound).
Temporary barriers are in place to create wider...
A church in Exeter has developed an exciting partnership to help distribute food to people in need across the area at this time.
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, is working with FareShare which has an operation in Bristol, and is a charity which works with supermarkets across the region to help provide food to people who might have difficulties accessing it and those with financial difficulties at this time.
The team at Rediscover Church have been transporting food to Devon, which in turn has been packaged into hampers and delivered to a range of people...
Serviced office managers across the country have been working flat out to reopen their offices during June, installing facilities to protect clients and help them get back to business.
Across the network of 5,000 shared office spaces in the UK, the task of being able to reopen safely has been a huge one – requiring careful planning and determination in the face of negative press and Government restrictions.
“I’ve never seen an industry pull together like this in face of such aversity - the office space sector has really pulled the stops out to get workspaces reopened for...
While we’ve seen a rise in the gambling industry due to the pandemic, popularity has over-all been increasing the last years. The UK is definitely not an exception and is in on the top 5 major gamblers worldwide.
Top 5 major gamblers
Casino gambling is a growing industry, both online and the land-based casinos. More and more people start to gamble, and people also spend more money gambling. With so many new and upcoming casino sites, and the steady stream of new slot machines the trend is likely to keep going up.
The pivotal role of Devon and Cornwall’s hospital laboratories in tackling COVID-19, and in enabling the vast majority of everyday NHS treatment pathways, is being highlighted today (11 June 2020) as part of Biomedical Science Day.
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the role of pathology – the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of blood, urine and other body tissues for treatment, diagnostic or forensic purposes – into the national spotlight, with widespread focus on the importance of testing in the management of the disease.
It's unfortunate to run into an accident at any time. Even, having insurance cannot help you overcome the mental trauma and shock that you and your loved one go through.
But, if you do have insurance, at least you know that you won't be under debt trying to pay off all your hospital bills.
There are times, however, that even your insurer will not cover all your claims. This is usually when you've sustained severe injuries, and need to undergo various surgeries.
So, where do you get the money to pay for your hospital bills, especially if you weren't at fault?...
Money is a method of exchange that allows individuals to earn, purchase and sell goods. Instead of trading, similar to the olden days, where individuals would trade goods and negotiate in order to achieve a fair outcome. Money is our current medium of exchange that permits us to obtain what we require to survive and to live. Everything around us costs us money: the house we live in, the clean water we use, the electricity, the food, the clothes, even going out to eat or watch movies.
In this article, we’ve gathered some tips on how to learn about economic situations.
Currently, many companies are facing financial problems. Getting a loan is one of the ways you can get financial help for your business. A business loan is a risk for the lender because the borrower might fail to repay the full amount. Therefore, before they approve your loan, a lender will take some steps to ensure that you repay the loan.
To minimize the risk, a lender needs to believe that the chances of you repaying the loan are high. Hence, most lenders will want proof that your business has a strong credit profile and is financially sound. Your lender may want to know...
Riding is fun, but can be a solitary activity if you do not have a way of communicating. Using your mobile phone is not an option, since it can put you and your rider at serious risk of getting an accident. Motorcycle accidents can be nasty considering that you are the body of your bike. You want to avoid this. So, if you want an interactive experience when riding with a passenger, or a group of friends, then you can get yourself motorcycle intercoms. These devices allow you to talk to your passenger, or other rides within a given range without having to stop. You can find the best budget...
Historic England has launched a second emergency fund to support the heritage sector recovery from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The fund, which will be up to £3 million, will award grants to those who care for some of England’s most significant historic sites in the South West to help fund urgent maintenance, repairs and investigations where our support is most needed. The business generated will help heritage specialists, whose livelihoods have been severely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Grants of up to £25,000 will be offered to fix urgent problems at...
