Exeter City Council secures landmark museum ruling at Royal Courts of Justice

Exeter City Council has secured a landmark ruling over the rateable valuation of the city’s Grade II listed Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM).

The decision will have a significant impact on the way many English and Welsh museums are valued in the future, especially those in similar listed buildings with high operating costs.

The case was brought by the Valuation Office as an appeal against a decision made by the Valuation Tribunal for England in August 2018, which set the rateable value of RAMM at £1 from April 2015.

The previous rateable...

Exeter based housebuilder marks confidence in housing market with the launch of new luxury development

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/17/2020 - 1:52pm

Exeter based Burrington Estates New Homes is pleased to announce the launch of its latest luxury housing development in Cornwall following positive signs of growth in the UK housing market. Ash Tree Cross, Carnon Downs marked the start of the build with a traditional ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday 11th June. The new development will see seven, three and four-bedroom new homes built for the open market and seven, two and three-bedroom homes for the affordable market.

The award-winning developer’s decision to proceed with the planned launch of Ash Tree Cross at Carnon Downs...

Covid chaperones in demand

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/17/2020 - 11:41am

As the country emerges slowly from the coronavirus lockdown a new type of job has emerged – the ‘Covid chaperone’.

Berry Recruitment says the number of clients looking for people to manage queues, gatherings and other assemblies has rocketed.

The work is somewhere between security and ‘front of house’ and those with the skills are needed in a variety of sectors.

BRG works from nearly 40 locations across England and Wales and has branches in Truro and Exeter, covering Cornwall and Devon.

It is redeploying many of its workers from other areas to the new...

Builders merchant continues Devon Air Ambulance support 

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 06/17/2020 - 11:16am

After raising £3,000 for Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) over the past 12 months, RGB Building Supplies is delighted to continue its support for the charity for a further year.

The money was raised through charity breakfast mornings held in RGB’s branches, the builders merchant’s annual golf day, and staff members taking on individual challenges. This included employee Richard Betts who, although being a staunch Tottenham Hotspur fan, agreed to wear an Arsenal football shirt if £100 was raised in a day - £221.90 was donated.

The company also supported the charity’s shops by...

Free treat for golf fans!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:30am

Golf fans will be in for a treat when an At Home Social is aired live on the internet.

The webcast is being hosted by events and management company Champions and The Lord’s Taverners and features Ryder Cup stars Ian Woosnam, Paul Lawrie and Peter Baker.

BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter will be the host and it's free to view.

If you've been missing action from the green, this is a must-see event.

To be in the audience simply register here At Home Social

Signs it is time for carpet deep clean

Even if vacuuming is part of your cleaning routine, you should steam clean your carpet every year or so. Steam cleaning is a way to deep clean your carpets, which loosens up any dirt or other debris that might be lingering within the fibers of your carpet.

Vacuuming only cleans the dirt and hair that is on the surface of your carpet. However, the fibers of your carpet are holding many different pollutants, such as pet dander and dead bugs.

So, what are some of the signs that it is time to deep-clean your carpets?

Dirty and dull

Maybe you’re vacuuming regularly...

Businesses! Make a Strong Comeback Post-Covid with Digital Marketing

Authored by neha.rathi
Posted: Wed, 06/17/2020 - 9:22am

It is without a doubt, we are in uncertain times. But as a business, it is how we act, when we act and how we prepare for the future that sets us apart from the rest.

“Being Challenged in Business is Inevitable, Being Defeated is Optional”

Keeping up with constant optimization now, means your business won’t have to fight your competitors back in search engine rankings. As they say, it’s never a bad thing to be too careful.

Sure, you don’t know when this will all be over, but on a positive note, we all are aware- this crisis will end and we encourage all...

How to tell if your psychic reader is legitimate

Are you looking for psychic services but have no idea what to look for? Well, there are so many psychic readers available online, and telling the legitimate ones can be challenging. However, before you spend your money, you need to be sure you are doing it on someone you can trust.

First, you need to know that there are different kinds of psychics who specialize in various things. Therefore, start by considering the type of help you need and the kind of reader who will be able to help you. Once you are aware of the kind of psychic you are looking for, you can use these tips to...

Efficient Ways to Learn New Skills Online

Due to the unfortunate Coronavirus pandemic, many of us are stuck at home under quarantine having been furloughed by our employers, and suddenly we have an awful lot of time on our hands. This will probably come as a novelty to most people as our lives in the 21st Century are increasingly busy and we often don’t even have time to think, let alone have time to learn new skills. As we are under lockdown the best avenue to learn a new skill or hobby is via the internet, so, now that you have the opportunity we are going to look at the most efficient ways to learn new skills online.

Use...

Dealing with Various Types of Stalker - Here's How

Few things can be as terrifying as having a stalker close on your trail. The experience can be - at best - deeply uncomfortable, and at its worst, terrifying and traumatic. Stalking ends up leading to other types of violent crime, which is why it’s important to nip it in the bud right away and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you think you might have a stalker and want to know what to do, read on for more information.

Who is the Stalker?

First things first, identify the stalker and find out who it may be. Thomas Feiter from Fighter Law Firm (...

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