Due to the pandemic, every non-essential services are on hold due to the lockdown. In most places, companies and services that can operate are the ones dealing with people's primary needs, such as medicine and food. If you were planning to do a construction job, sadly, you won't be able to hire any contractors.
While getting workers is impossible, it does not mean you can't do any construction projects. A lot of the work that you think requires contractors is actually possible by doing it yourself. One of which is doing pavers for your garden.
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to bring the world to a standstill, many commercial entities are struggling to cope with the impact. While some companies are set to make record profits due to increased demand for their services, others are being forced to permanently close their doors.
If you’re a business owner, manager or investor, there’s no doubt you’ll be looking for ways to safeguard your enterprise. No matter what sector you operate in, there will be challenges to overcome as countries attempt to recover from the widespread impact of COVID-19.
Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, known for its sector-leading butterfly and moth population data going back over 50 years, has launched a plea to the public to help contribute to assessing the effects of climate change while it’s scientists and volunteers are unable to carry out monitoring of wildlife sites during the lockdown.
A vital indicator of the effects of climate change in the UK, butterfly phenology (the study of the timing of natural events) recording is going to be severely affected this spring due to the restrictions on movement to halt the spread of...
The Neighbourly Community Fund, set up less than a month ago and kickstarted by M&S, has announced its support for local organisations in Devon, from food banks to youth clubs. The nationwide scheme has been set up to help provide immediate emergency funding to support the most vulnerable during the Covid-19 crisis.
As well as an initial £100k cash injection from the M&S family, vital funds for the scheme are also being raised by Sparks cards customers, who are able to select Neighbourly as their chosen Sparks charity when they shop with M&S in store or online....
THE Coronavirus crisis has already cost Exeter SMEs an average of £163,000 each, according to a landmark nationwide survey released today by Fiverr .
The study – conducted amongst 1,000 SME owners and decision makers in 19 cities across the UK – also found that half of Exeter small businesses have turned to freelancers to help manage their remote workload since the crisis took hold.
Despite the heavy toll, Exeter businesses are the most optimistic in the UK, as 68% rate their future prospects once Covid has passed. They are also less fearful about the future than any...
Diabetes UK is urging parents not to let coronavirus fears stop them from seeking medical help if they’re worried their child is showing the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes.
Echoing comments made on Wednesday (8th April) by Professor Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England that the public should – as they always have done – seek emergency care if they need it, the charity is reminding parents of the 4Ts of type 1 diabetes, and reassuring them that if they need urgent help – the NHS is open.
Type 1 diabetes is the most common form in children and...
Essential repairs will be carried out to the Swing Bridge in Exeter, starting next week (Monday 27 April).
Recent inspections of the bridge, which carries outbound traffic on the A379, have found that the ends of the two main steel beams of the structure have suffered corrosion and these corroded sections need to be replaced.
Repairs will be carried out from Monday 27 April to Friday 15 May. To enable work to be undertaken the Swing Bridge will be moved to its open position for extended periods and contraflow arrangements, with temporary traffic lights, will be...
A drive-through coronavirus testing facility is to open at Honiton Park and Ride in Exeter as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for thousands more NHS and other key workers.
The site sits alongside a rapidly expanding network of testing sites being set up around the UK, and is operating on an appointment-only basis for NHS staff and other key workers. The facility will be piloted for its first few days of operation.
This follows the launch of the Government’s partnership with universities, research institutes and companies to begin rollout of the...
The comforts of modern life would be unimaginable to our ancestors. There is a fair amount of stress in our lives, but we don’t have to fight for our survival. If we are unlucky, we could end up losing our job or screwing up yet another relationship, but the chances are, we won’t be starving. This privilege is not without a price; we spend most of our lives sitting in front of computers, worrying about things that ultimately don’t matter. On the other hand, we don’t fear that any wild animals could stalk us; most of us are also safe from the elements. It doesn’t mean, though, that just...
Two independent opticians are extending their services to support vulnerable people in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pullen and Symes Opticians, with practices in Exeter and Ottery St Mary, are delivering spectacles to those in need, including older members of the community and high-risk patients, who are unable to collect in-store.
Nicki and David Pullen from the practice will travel free of charge to the door of patients who cannot visit the practice in the Exeter area, even delivering contact lenses and solution to those in self isolation.
