Over a dozen leaders from some of Exeter and Devon’s best-known design and construction firms, along with customers and suppliers, came together in November to instigate a ‘construction revolution’.
With Extinction Rebellion protests having swept the region, and Exeter Council among others having claimed a climate emergency, attendees at the event said a paradigm shift in thinking is needed to meet environmental challenges.
The discussion, organised and chaired by Exeter-based contracting and interior fit-out group Willmott Dixon, saw local organisations join forces to...
For some people, paying a visit to the gym is as much a part of their routine as making breakfast or brushing their teeth. For others, that isn’t the case at all. There may be plenty of other ways to achieve an effective workout without a gym membership, such as at-home yoga, bodyweight routines, and outdoor running. But there are specific benefits that come with joining a gym. Here are four reasons why you should invest in a Basingstoke Gym Membership today.
A wide range of exercise equipment
Being able to access the gym gives you plenty of opportunities to sample all of...
Entries are now open for the 2020 Michelmores Property Awards, which celebrate excellence within the South West's property and construction industry.
The Michelmores Property Awards are now in their 18th year and showcase the very best commercial and residential projects from the previous 12-months.
For 2020, a new Masterplanning for the Future category has been introduced. This category will shine a light on projects that are still at conceptual planning stage, and which will aim to create, shape, change and improve communities in the South West region.
Until quite recently, electric cars were seen as something of a punchline amongst car enthusiasts. They were seen as underpowered and undesirable and were seldom considered by serious business. The tides have turned in recent years, however, as potential mileage has increased and electric cars have become more and more desirable, thanks to the success of brands like Tesla.
Introducing electric cars into your organisation if no longer simply about putting a green face on the company - there are many other benefits to plugging in too!
Buying a second-hand car can be exciting, especially if it is your first car. But make sure you curb your excitement for long enough to perform these simple checks that will ensure that your new purchase does not turn out to be a large and expensive lemon.
History Test
Make sure the vehicle is being sold by the registered owner, that the VIN matches the rest of the car, and that there are no serious faults with this make and model by going online to the DVLA website. In the case of buying a stolen car, you are not entitled to claim any of your money back unless you have...
NetEnt is one of the best-known developers in the booming iGaming industry and is responsible for the creation of some of the most popular slots including Blood Suckers. The Swedish company which was founded in 1996 recently achieved some well-deserved credit for its work in the industry at the Southern European Gaming (SEG) Awards. NetEnt picked up three accolades including Best Online Casino Provider, Best Live Casino Provider, and Best Support for Responsible Gambling.
NetEnt was recognised and awarded for their technology , which is constantly pushing the boundaries of online...
Many of us are unhappy with the condition of our skin — whether it’s dry and flaky, oily, or you end up getting acne breakouts every so often. If you recognise these kinds of problems, then you’ll probably want to see what you can do to make your skin look fab and flawless.
There are plenty of things you can do to your skin to make sure it is well maintained and (hopefully) will help you on your way to look and feel great. These are just some suggestions you can try to get you on the correct path.
Wear Sun Protection
Putting on sunscreen is vitally important. This...
People who live in Devon and Cornwall may be getting a text message from the Environment Agency this week to let them know they have been automatically registered for free flood warnings.
People on the Vodafone mobile network who live in areas at risk of flooding across the South West of England will receive an automated text message informing them that they have been signed up. The message will include a link to let them know what they should do if they receive a flood warning, and the option to opt out.
Once registered, people will receive a message directly to their...
Exeter’s oldest school has celebrated its unique status as a boarding school by becoming part of the world’s largest orchard.
Exeter Cathedral School – the only school in the city to offer boarding as well as day places – last week held a ceremonial tree-planting in the School’s mindfulness garden.
Planting the sapling in front of a crowd of boarders, Robin Fletcher (Chief Exec of the Boarding Schools’ Association) said he was delighted that the day and boarding Prep School – which also educates the choristers of Exeter Cathedral – was joining over 150 other schools across...
Regardless of whether you are traveling abroad or staying in the country, it is of importance to know the international exchange rates or at least have some idea of what they are depending on your currency. Exchange rates are basically how much your country’s currency costs, according to another country/region’s currency. Basically, it is the value that you need to know in order to convert your money from dollars to euros.
Below are five reasons why you need to know the current exchange rates.
