Five perfect wedding present ideas

How many weddings have you been invited to this year? Plenty of us will be off to witness the nuptials of someone we know in the next few months, and no doubt it will be a special day for the friends and family of the happy couple.

However, you may feel that you should attend with a gift for the pair in your hand. So what can you do? If the newlyweds have been together for a while, they may have everything they need – this can make things tricky for you. Here are some ideas for what you can buy if you are looking for gift inspiration that will be cherished for years to come....

Paid off your mortgage? Find out what to do next

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 02/19/2020 - 9:26am

After years of hard work, you have finally paid off your mortgage . It is, unarguably, one of your best accomplishments. But it won't be long before the next thought comes to your mind. What now?

You have some extra money with no specific purpose. Should you save it? Or should you invest it? If so, where?

As the baby boomers are nearing their retirement age, nearly 40% of the houses in the US are already mortgage-free . With this financial freedom raises several questions. These concerns, though good ones, still need to be addressed as soon as you can. Before you make any...

Gym tips for beginners

Going to the gym as a beginner can be daunting because it is hard to know what you should be doing and how the different machines work. Plus, it seems like everyone else in there is an expert. This is not the case though, and everyone has to start somewhere so you should not have feelings of stress and anxiety about going to the gym. There are a few steps that you can take which will hopefully make it a little easier and allow you to settle quickly into gym-life. Whether you are a complete beginner, or you have not been for a long time, here are a few handy gym tips which should help....

How to enhance your student experience regardless of where you’re studying

It is often said that your university years are some of the best years of your life, and it’s easy to see why. You can come and go as you please - there are no parents around to tell you what to do and when to do it.

While many argue that university is simply an opportunity for teeangers to party and have fun with new friends, alongside their learning of course, it actually has the potential to be far more than that. What a student makes of their time on-campus is their choice.

It’s important to understand that there are a number of ways that this experience and this time...

Harley Quinn returns to Exeter as Birds of Prey finally lands at Vue

Fans of Gotham City’s top lady supervillain Harley Quinn can now see the hotly-anticipated Birds Of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn at Vue Exeter.

After splitting up with her frequent accomplice and lover Joker, Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) is ready for a new start and heads off with a group of fiery females; Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez). Their volatile journey brings them on an adventure to rescue young girl Cassandra, and save themselves from terrifying crime lord Black Mask (...

5 Common Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction. Those simple words are enough to scare most people straight (except those with erectile dysfunction if you know what I mean). All jokes aside, erectile dysfunction is no laughing matter. Did you know that one out of every three men will be impacted by erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives? That's a lot of people. Here, I will discuss the 5 most common causes of erectile dysfunction.

Alcohol

I know it is unfortunate, but alcohol really is one of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction. In the short term alcohol can impair your memory...

Best Farm Shop award for Darts Farm

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:41pm

Topsham based Darts Farm is celebrating winning ‘Best Farm Shop’ at the Food Reader Awards this week. These highly anticipated reader-voted awards in the South West, with 100,000 online votes, crown the regions finest in the food and drink industry.

Michael Dart, Director of Darts Farm says: “To have been a finalist in such great company is amazing, but to have won is incredible; especially as we hosted this prestigious awards ceremony here at Darts Farm this year! It’s a terrific achievement and we are so proud; not only of the great team we have here at Darts Farm, but of our...

Storm clear-up costs expected to rise

The repair and clear-up bill from Storm Dennis and Storm Ciara is expected to cost at least £200,000, according to early estimates from Devon County Council.

The authority is expecting that figure to rise as the clearance of several landslips continues and further damage is uncovered across the county.

It comes as the Grade Two Listed Austin’s Bridge at Buckfastleigh has had to be closed after sustaining damage during Storm Dennis.

The bridge has been shut by Devon County Council as a precautionary measure after the “cut water” defences on two of its piers were...

National Association of Building Contractors

Launch of New Residential Building Escrow

Authored by Laura Kirk
Posted: Tue, 02/18/2020 - 3:11pm

The National association of building contractors (nabc) UNVEILS GROWTH PLANS AND RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR 2020

Following a successful year and partnerships with companies such as HBXL, Trade Direct Insurance and BuildSafe Escrow Services – NABC – one of The UKs fastest growing construction trade associations unveils its ambitious growth plans and recruitment drive for 2020, as it heads towards new milestone.

James Hopkins, CEO, NABC, comments: “The demand for our service is increasing rapidly, especially post Brexit and the residential construction industry is under extreme...

Rapid rise for Exeter-based artificial intelligence company

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:50am

An innovative new data sciences company on Exeter Science Park has been singled out by London Mayor Sadiq Khan by being named a UK finalist in the Mayor of London’s flagship technology innovation programme.

Agile Datum specialises in developing advanced artificial intelligence, data analytics and intelligent chatbots for public and private sector organisations.

The firm, which launched in 2019 and is continuing to recruit staff through 2020, has quickly gained a reputation as a leader in its field, securing Government funding from Innovate UK to develop its Artificial...

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