How You Can Choose the Best Kind of Fencing for Your Farm

The right kind of fencing can make a world of difference to your farm, not only when it comes to security and safety but also to how your property looks overall. With the proper fencing, you can save money and take advantage of fencing which can protect your livestock and property and give you peace of mind with the knowledge that your assets can effectively be kept safe inside. Agricultural or farm fencing is vital for any property dealing with crops and livestock, especially if you don’t want your animals wandering off or any visitors walking through your crops and fields. But the kind...

Rockfish gets planning go ahead for Drill Hall restaurant conversion in Sidmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 02/08/2020 - 6:24pm

Rockfish’s planning application for the redundant Drill Hall building on Sidmouth seafront was approved by the Local Planning Authority’s Development Management Committee (DMC) at a meeting on Tuesday 4 February 2020.

The legal agreement for the sale of the property to Rockfish, which was conditional upon Rockfish securing planning permission, can now be concluded and Rockfish will now take on the building from the council

As landowner of the former Drill Hall, East Devon District Council has been working closely with Rockfish who are its preferred developer for the site,...

Can You Detox At Home?

Detoxification, often referred to as ‘detox’ is the process of ridding your body of any harmful substances or chemicals. This is a method that has been in existence since time immemorial. There are a variety of ways that you can detox depending on what you want to get rid of in your body. Oftentimes, we hear stories of those who are on a certain cleanse and proclaim that their bodies are fully detoxed after just a couple of days.

Because addiction involves the dependence on drugs and/or alcohol, even addicts have adopted this method of ridding their substance of choice from their...

Coveted Green Gown Award for Exeter College Student

Exeter College student Scott Stephens has been awarded a prestigious Green Gown Award – the second year running an Exeter College university level student has received the sustainability award.

Scott has been named the winner of the Green Gown Award for Student Research with Impact, following in the footsteps of 2018 winner Alex Dixon.

The Green Gown Awards aim to put a spotlight on the innovative and inspiring sustainability work taking place in universities and colleges to create a brighter future for students and the environment.

Scott, 39, is currently studying...

Make online betting your hobby

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2020 - 12:06pm

Online sports betting is no big deal as interpreted by many. It is one of the simplest forms of putting money in a game that a participant is interested in. It is a general activity to predict the outcome of a game and in case of right guess, positive returns can be obtained. But before engaging in such activity, it is better to familiarize with the concept and basics of the activity so that the chances of getting positive returns can be maximized. It is the perfect combination of entertainment and earnings.

Getting better odds

Online sports betting in Kenya provide better odds...

Date night at Vue Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2020 - 11:03am

Vue Exeter is encouraging couples to have a cosy date night this Valentine’s Day with a range of new and classic films as well as big screen theatre productions, giving lovebirds a range of great stories to get lost in. Following new research from Vue and University College London, it has been revealed that as viewers watch a film, their heart rates become more closely aligned, often beating in unison. Skin conductance tests also show that certain events in a film trigger an increase in emotional arousal levels. That’s one more reason to visit Vue this Valentine’s Day!

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The Doe’s tips on how to overcome unconscious biases in the media

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2020 - 10:12am

Not long ago, I was sitting in a meeting and noticed that I was the only one there who wasn't being included in the discussion. It wasn't because I didn't have anything to say. Instead, it was because of my gender. In this particular situation, I was being overlooked sheerly because I was a woman – not because I didn't have anything valuable to contribute.

At first, I questioned whether or not this was really what was happening. Perhaps there was some other reason that I was being excluded. Not long ago, however, I attended the Women in Educational Leadership Conference . There, I...

A Summary Guide To Creating A Pitch For Investment

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2020 - 8:28am

As an entrepreneur, one of the steps you have got to take to bring your business plans to the limelight is to look for investors who will invest in your business idea . Sometimes, you could get lucky and have someone listen to you till you break it all down from start to finish, but most of the time, all you got is just a few minutes. It is therefore necessary to have a summary of your business proposal so that you can just pitch it in a few minutes and get your potential investors salivating.

Here’s a quick guide to creating a pitch for investment.

1. Put up a Presentation...

First UK radiography degree apprenticeship launched in Exeter

The first degree apprenticeship in the UK for diagnostic radiography has been approved and will launch this March.

The University of Exeter has created the work-based learning programme, which will help increase the number of diagnostic radiographers utilising this innovative new model. NHS partners across the South West have helped develop the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging programme along with patient and public support.

Dr Karen Knapp, Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Imaging at the University of Exeter, said: “We’re thrilled that this route will...

Positive outlook for South West Tech firms

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2020 - 6:06am

Tech firms in the South West are predicting a strong year of growth in 2020, according to the findings of the annual Tech South West survey.

Tech organisations from Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Somerset took part in the survey.

It revealed that almost two thirds (64.8%) of technology firms in the region expect their company workforce to increase in 2020.

And positivity is on the up, with 69.5% of organisations expecting to fare better in 2020 than in 2019. This marks a shift from the results 12 months ago, when only 50%...

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