The 2020 South Devon Visitor Guide goes live and it’s greener than ever!

Visit South Devon’s impressive 2020 Visitor Guide has gone live with a full version available to view and to download from their website. The 2020 Visitor Guide is an extensive guide showcasing what to see and do in South Devon and is packed full of features and adverts for the very best in accommodation and visitor attractions in the region.

The Destination Marketing Organisation is encouraging its guide users to access the new guide digitally to reduce its environmental footprint. In January, 100,000 copies of the guide will be published on recycled paper, along with 20,000...

The best online casino payment methods

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 12/18/2019 - 6:16am

Every avid gambler who is seeking to move from being an underdog to playing in online casinos has to put two important things into consideration; the first will be finding the best online casino to bet with and the second things to consider is how effective their payment methods are – both for deposit and withdrawal. Therefore, in a bid to help you get the best of knowledge, we have put together a comprehensive article to help you assess the casinos and the payment systems they have to offer. We also help you determine the payment systems that are suitable for you; we do this by helping...

How to set up a holiday let business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 12/18/2019 - 12:33am

If you are considering running a holiday let or are just about to take your first steps into the business, it’s highly likely you will be feeling a little overwhelmed by the prospect. While it’s a fantastic way to generate income and meet new people, it involves a lot more work than many people realise. However, with the right strategy and a clear expectation of what will be expected of you, you can absolutely make your holiday let a success. Whether you are yet to buy your property or are ready to open the doors, here are some key tips to keep in mind when setting up a holiday let...

More than 7,000 people in the South West are homeless, with others at risk

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/17/2019 - 9:53pm

The number of people recorded as homeless in the South West has reached 7,127, new figures from Shelter reveal today.

Shelter’s extensive analysis of official rough-sleeping and temporary accommodation figures shows the picture of homelessness in the region has not improved since 2016, when the charity first published its landmark annual report.

For the first time, the charity’s review of government data has also exposed that close to 22,000 people in the South West were threatened with homelessness in the last year.

Despite being the most comprehensive overview of...

Exeter care home celebrates Elf Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/17/2019 - 9:37pm

Staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court in Exeter celebrated Elf Day last week to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Society.

Everyone dressed up in elf costumes for a day of festive fun at the Home and staff organised a special Christmas reminiscence coffee morning. Residents enjoyed looking at old memorabilia and shared their own Christmas time memories. The team also sold cakes to raise money.

Cadogan Court Activities Coordinator, Luan Phillips, said: “We had a lot of fun celebrating National Elf Day. Seeing our staff dressed as elves certainly put a smile on...

 Crowdcube doubles investment into overseas businesses in 2019

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 12/17/2019 - 5:57pm

Crowdcube is announcing a record-breaking year for overseas businesses raising funds on Europe’s leading equity crowdfunding platform. Despite Brexit uncertainty, investment into businesses based outside the UK has doubled since 2018. Leading e-bike maker, Cowboy, backed by Index Ventures, has raced to €3.5m just five days into its campaign.

In 2019, Crowdcube’s overseas raises drew in €26.6m, which marked a massive 100% hike from 2018. ID Finance, a Spanish based fintech, scoops the No. 1 place in terms of investment raised, pulling in €5.2m in November. More than 4,500 people...

Planning a trip to Singapore to create the best memories

Singapore is a leading tourist destination in South East Asia that attracts a lot of visitors from various parts of the world. Although it is an expensive city, many people prefer visiting the place due to various things. The place is well-known for its shopping malls, art galleries, performance venues, and other architectural buildings. In fact, the city-state covers both old and new culture allowing visitors to make a memorable trip. Anyone who plans a trip to Singapore should know the places in detail to make it successful.

Moreover, it enables visitors to schedule a trip with...

Devon gives its verdict on this divisive Christmas vegetable – and the results might surprise you…

They’re often typecast as the villain of the piece, the most hated vegetable in the land and the only morsel left on the plate at the end of the annual Christmas feast.

But, surprisingly, 74% of people in Devon admitted that they do in fact harbour a love for SPROUTS during a poll run by the Home of the Roast, Toby Carvery.

The poll interrogated some of the most polarising aspects of Christmas, with the controversial cabbages just missing out in a list of Devon’s top three loves with Christmas films (89%), Christmas songs (84%) and present buying (76%) proving most popular...

Can cannabis reduce the risk of getting cancer?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 12/17/2019 - 10:36am

Cannabis is derived from the Indian hem plant or scientifically known as Cannabis sp. It is an economically significant plant for its hemp fiber, seeds, leaves, and oils. However it comes in a variety of strains that offer different effects so make sure to purchase the best cannabis seeds for your needs. Cannabis plants have several variants that can be classified according to the amount of THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol). This compound and other Cannabidiol derived from Cannabis is of interest to different sectors due to its possible physiological effects in the human body.

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