An Exeter man’s volunteering work has been recognised by national charity Epilepsy Action. Simon Privett received the Epilepsy Action Volunteering award in a presentation at the Exeter’s support group Christmas meeting (Wednesday 27 November).

Simon, 37, has epilepsy and is a passionate advocate for people living with the condition. He has set up and manages two extremely successful Epilepsy Action coffee and chat groups in Exeter and Torbay. More recently, he has launched a third support group at Exeter University. He knows the importance of helping people to stay in touch beyond...

The UK National Lottery is operated by a commercial company, Camelot, with the funds going towards several goods causes such as education, culture, health, and others.

There is a high degree of social credence in participating in this lottery, and that's what the UK government is intent on protecting through the recent ban on the UK National Lottery lotto betting .

The new law against betting on the UK National Lottery outcomes came into effect in 2018. Operators offering bets on the UK National Lottery and the EuroMillions draws are now in breach of licensing rules....

Having a refurb in your own home should be approached tactically. We don’t always have the budget for a full-scale redesign, which means selecting the rooms that will have the biggest effect on the overall appearance is of utmost importance. This is particularly pertinent if you are planning to sell your home in the near future. With this in mind, here are a few considerations for a major refurb.

Kitchen

Unless you live off of microwave meals and takeout, most families spend a considerable amount of time in their kitchen. It’s the place to get together with old family...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...