Exeter City's Dino Visser named leasing.com Tophy Player of the Round

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 11:41am

Following the completion of round two of the 2019/20 Leasing.com Trophy, Exeter City’s Dino Visser has been named as the player of the round. Fans were given the chance to vote for the player who they thought deserves the trophy at EFL.com/playeroftheround and those who voted for Visser have been placed into a draw, with the winner taking home some fantastic signed merchandise.

Exeter faced a tough tie following their advancement from the group stages, with Oxford United their opponents at St James Park. Not content with a series of superb reaction stops which earned Exeter a 0-0...

Tips to Stay Warm When Hunting During Winter

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 11:32am

As another winter falls upon us this is the time of year where many avid winter hunters begin to plan their big winter hunting trips. As you begin planning that epic hunting trip with you and your closest friends it is important to consider safety and comfort when hunting. The winter weather can be harsh, especially for some of the northern regions where temperatures can reach well below freezing and it is important to prepare yourself for the cold. Remember, there is nothing worse than sitting in cold tree stands in the middle of winter as you wait for a big deer to come strolling on by...

Devon's winter teams prepared

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 10:26am

Devon County Council’s winter service teams are prepared and ready if they are called into action over the Christmas holidays and throughout the rest of the winter season.

The authority has upgraded six gritters to replace older vehicles in its winter fleet of 37 frontline gritters.

So far this winter, around 3,000 tonnes of salt have been used on Devon’s roads. The Council starts the winter season with around 24,000 tonnes of salt in its depots.

Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Highway Management, said: “Our gritter drivers have a...

Rules for a successful relationship

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 9:59am

There are relationships that leave us brokenhearted. Only with time, we are ready for dating someone again. Then true life-long love is found.

Often, a strong feeling for Ukrainian brides may not be enoughfor the relationship to be completely successful. You need to understand that you need to learn to talk to each other, learn to compromise in a relationship. How can you build a successful relationship? How to cope with difficult situations and problems in it? Below, there are some tips that will help you find peace and harmony in relationships.

How to Be a Happy Couple...

Food waste report endorsed by Cabinet

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 9:34am

An action plan to help reduce the amount of food waste in Devon was endorsed by Devon County Council's ruling Cabinet.

It follows a Food Waste Spotlight Review being commissioned by Devon County Council’s Corporate, Infrastructure and Regulatory Services Scrutiny Commitee earlier this year.

Representatives from food charities, councils and anaerobic digestion plants attended the review to discuss why food is wasted, how to reduce it and ways to improve its collection.

Almost a third of all food purchased in Devon is thrown away, either by residents or businesses,...

The Watchmaker: 7 services you can expect from a seasoned professional

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 8:13am

Time is vital in facing your daily life. It is the main reason why your watches need excellent care for it to last long. Like any other item, you can't always be sure that your watches will still be in good condition. If you ignore your watch's old and dirty state, it'll cause even more damage, which can lead to more expensive repairs. Wear and tear can also render your valuable watch virtually useless.

Horologists are people who make expensive designer watches. They are also called artisans as their crafts are often expensive. You might have to go to a horologist to service a...

Businesses to invest for rich people

The business world is tricky and intricate like no other thing out there. It takes time, patience, and a lot of effort to make it, and if you do, it is an ongoing effort to keep growing. You will find that all successful people and companies don’t just settle for what they have; they keep pushing forward, hoping to achieve even more success. If you should be so lucky to become one of those rich people who do make it, you will understand the importance of exploring new avenues and trying new things. These business ideas might just be what you’re looking for as an investment for wealthy...

Nominations open for Research Awards 2020

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 6:46am

A new award ceremony celebrating innovation and excellence in research across Cornwall, Devon & Somerset is now open for nominations.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Clinical Research Network, South West Peninsula has launched its new Research Awards. This is an opportunity to recognise exceptional achievements and dedication to research delivery in the region.

Nominations are now open and there are 12 categories:

  1. Early Career Research Award
  2. Early Career Trainee Network Award
  3. Principal Investigator Award
  4. ...

Drivers warned to take care in wet weather this weekend

Devon County Council is asking road users to travel with care over the next few days and into the weekend as heavy rain is forecast and flooding likely in several areas.

Currently highways teams are working to clear flooding in several places including at the Countess Wear Roundabout in Exeter.

A Yellow Weather Warning is in place until tomorrow and another is in place on Saturday night and into Sunday morning.

Heavy rain is forecast, especially over high ground with many places within the warning area seeing 10-15 mm of rain.

However, some areas may see as...

Merry Stress-Mass: Almost a third of UK couples lose more sleep at Christmas due to money and family stress

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2019 - 3:30pm

Almost a third of UK couples say that increased stress over the festive months makes their sleep issues even worse - with sleep disturbance ravaging relationships, according to new research from sleep technology company, Emma.

Family stress (29%), work stress (28%) and financial stress (24%) are causing sleep issues to worsen for suffering British couples over the festive months- driving them to the brink during the 'most wonderful time of the year'.

These Christmas sleep troubles come on top of a year-round sleep epidemic affecting 60% of UK couples, who are keeping each...

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