There’s hardly anything more frustrating than looking forward to finally getting an early night, only to find yourself lying awake for hours. Whether the underlying issue is stress, generalized overthinking, aches and pains, or varying sleep conditions such as insomnia, the effects can be devastating for both the body and the mind. When considering the impacts of sleep deprivation , short-term or long-term, quality rest is vital for us to function as we should. However, commercial sleep medications often host a lengthy list of concerning side effects and most natural remedies are not...
Where are the best places for eco-luxury breaks this summer? We all love to travel, but sometimes, it is easy to feel guilty about our carbon footprint and if where we are traveling to is eco-friendly or not? However, these days, it is easy to demonstrate that both luxury and having strong green credentials are not mutually exclusive; so here is our roundup of the best eco-friendly luxury breaks to take this summer. Private Island Paradise
One of the most luxurious places to visit that also prides its self on sustainability is the Song Saa Private Island resort in Cambodia. Guests...
EXCITING plans are being made for Exeter Pride on Saturday, May 2 - and it promises to be the greenest yet.
In a bold move, the trustees have banned petrol and diesel vehicles (other than statutory requirements) from its colourful rainbow march through Exeter High Street.
Electric vehicles, bicycles, giant rainbow flags, morris dancers, Street Heat samba band and thousands of representatives from community groups and organisations have already booked in to take part in the march.
In a new move this year, the march will start, for the first time, from an area near...
The Budget, understandably, focussed on the coronavirus and the implications on both a health and finance basis, meaning other changes that may impact individual wealth management were not front and centre.
There were some changes to be aware of, but Gavin Jones, chartered financial planner at financial experts Old Mill,, says the key points of the budget were the changes that we didn’t see.
“With a lot of talk before the Budget of a big reduction in pension tax relief for higher earners and following the two reports about Inheritance Tax (IHT) from the Office for Tax...
Have you heard about how many British people have flung to Malta? That’s because the British passport still effortlessly permits British citizens to work and live on the island. Currently, there are just over 5 000 British citizens enjoying Malta’s breeze.
Have you ever wondered why Brit ex-pats love staying in Malta? Are you considering spending your retirement in Malta? As a British resident here’s what you too can enjoy if you make the move like fellow Brits:
Hello sunshine:
As a British citizen, you’ve pretty much accepted the fact that the sun...
Don’t you hate it, when you have to run around the house to catch a better spot for your mobile signal reception? Or, even worse, get constantly frustrated, when you can’t even find that kind of spot?! We know the struggle only too well, and whatever the reasons for your troubles, don’t be gutted over failing connection. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel! You can purchase a mobile phone signal booster , relocate, use a more open plan for your construction, etc. We’ll go over these options, but first of all, let’s face the devil behind the problem and see how you got into this mess...
You may have heard of The Knights of Malta, an ancient order of warriors sworn to protect the Pope. You might have even heard that setting up a business in Malta is super easy and that there’s so much to explore in the way of history and culture.
But, what you may not have known is that Malta shares a rather strong connection with Great Britain. Read on as we explore Malta’s connection to Britain and why it’s so important today.
History
Historically, England and Malta have a rich history which stems from the time when Britain defended Malta from the French in the...
The divorce rate for opposite-sex couples in England and Wales is at its lowest level in almost half a century, but marital bliss isn’t entirely to blame for this decrease. Instead, problems processing applications for divorce are holding things up, leading to a fall in the overall number of finalised divorces.
In 2018, there were 90,871 divorces between heterosexual partners. This is a drop of 10.6% from the previous year and is the lowest number of annual divorces since 1971. This is according to information from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Almost 200 Ash dieback infected trees in Mid Devon will be felled later this month (March).
Devon County Council has identified 190 infected trees in the Bickleigh area that need to be removed for safety reasons.
The County Council has been liaising with private landowners and will carry out the tree felling on their behalf in order to minimise disruption to the travelling public. Previous felling work in the Bickleigh area in February 2018 removed around 60 trees.
To date, Devon County Council has dealt with over 1,000 roadside trees infected with Ash Dieback, or...
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) held its 2020 South West Regional Conference at Reed Hall, University of Exeter sponsored by WSP. A registered charity, CIHT is a learned society and membership body with 12 UK nations/regions and a number of international groups. It represents and qualifies professionals who plan, design, build, manage, maintain and operate transport and infrastructure.
‘Rejuvenation and the Economy: Insights into how transport can influence regional prosperity’ was the topic for this year’s annual CPD event. The tightly packed...
