Risky Brits don't check if gas engineers are working legally in their homes

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 04/29/2019 - 10:23am

A third (33%) of UK adults admit they’ve not checked if the engineer working on their home’s gas appliances is doing so legally by being on the Gas Safe Register, according to the latest research findings by the Government’s official gas registration body.

The findings come as the Gas Safe Register nears completing 2,000 illegal gas work investigations in three years, more than two thirds of which (69%) were found to be unsafe meaning the people living in the properties investigated were in potential danger from faulty gas work.

Alarmingly, respondents thought they’d...

Devon families join national campaign to support breastfeeding mums

On Wednesday 1st May thousands of mums will take part in The Big Breastfeeding Café and mums in Devon will be joining the fun.

Now in its 4th year, the nationwide initiativeled by breastfeeding brand Medela,will connect thousands of Mums via a network of mini events taking place on the same day across the UK, with 10 cafes in the region including, Exeter, Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Sidmouth, Honiton, Plymouth.

Over 200 mini events will take place on 1st May, to celebrate everyone’s personal breastfeeding experience – whatever it looks like.

This year,...

How does 3D printing help you save cost?

With the fast and continuous changes in technology comes new ways of doing things. Businesses are now incorporating new modes of doing things; all from marketing and now even manufacturing has taken another turn. 3D printing has come in as a time and money savior in the manufacturing area which could ultimately help you improve the quality of your products and operations

If you are yet to integrate this technology, this article aims at explaining the money-saving aspect associated with 3D printers. 3D printers are an excellent way of reducing the cost of production and the...

Starting your own vehicle recovery business

Vehicle recovery is a service that’s in demand wherever you might be. It’s a business that serves the general public, businesses, and municipalities when unwanted vehicles need to be removed from a property. Should you be involved in a road traffic incident, a recovery company will tow your car away, if it’s not possible to drive it anywhere. A recovery business is something you can start all by yourself, with just one recovery vehicle. If you’re successful, you’ll be able to expand your business taking on more staff and running more recovery vehicles. Starting this kind of business is...

Alopecia is the terrible enemy that today has a method to be defeated

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 04/29/2019 - 7:13am

Alopecia is the medical term for baldness. This disorder affects 60% of males and 30% of women, it is something that can happen to any age and there can be a number of causes. Some people are suffering from alopecia because of their father or mother, or because of some medications they are taking. Alopecia or hair thinning could be caused by hormonal problems, excessive stress or existing disease, but hair loss is no longer a disorder one lives forever. Modern technological progress in medical treatment means that there are now several ways we can tackle the problem.

Whether you...

Xanax effects: Detoxification and withdrawal

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 04/28/2019 - 11:19pm

Xanax is a prescription drug for treating panic and anxiety disorders. Alternatively called alprazolam, Xanax is from a category of drugs called benzodiazepines. It is the fastest acting benzodiazepine. Once it is taken, it takes the shortest time to produce euphoria. So, it is extremely easy to take a bigger dose than recommended or take it longer than needed. Once you become dependent on Xanax, it will be difficult to stop taking it without suffering from different withdrawal symptoms. If you want to stop using it, do it only under the supervision and guidance of a medical professional...

Traveling to Southeast Asia on a shoestring budget

Asia has long been a popular destination for European backpackers. A holiday to the orient gives visitors a glimpse of the sharp contrast in the ways of life of the east and the west. This enriching experience invariably provides useful fresh perspective. Despite so much having been written about traveling to Asia it remains somewhat of an enigma. Pictures can hardly do justice to Southeast Asia. From the lofty snow-capped mountains to the thronging multitudes of the busy streets, there is no substitute to experiencing the sights, sounds and smells firsthand.

Asia is huge and...

City 1 Oldham Athletic 0

Exeter City picked up a crucial three points as they kept up their hopes of a place in the Sky Bet Leagueb play-offs with a 1-0 win over Oldham Athletic.

Ryan Bowman’s close range header on 79 minutes was the difference between the two sides when he popped up to head home following an initial save from the Oldham keeper.

Manager Matt Taylor named the same side that started the 1-1 draw with Stevenage on Easter Monday as the Grecians looked to hold onto a place in the play-offs. The game started lively with Oldham testing Christy Pym right away with Mohamed Maouche shooting...

Innovative degree helps future lawyers prepare for new technology and online courts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/28/2019 - 9:33am

Students have the opportunity to study at a top university and global law firm as part of a new course designed to prepare them for the growth in legal innovation and technology. The students will learn about how developments will change the role of judges and lawyers, as well as increase the potential for access to justice for litigants.

The University of Exeter and Reed Smith have joined forces to create the new four-year LLB “Legal Placement” degree, which combines the best aspects of a global top 100 legal education with an immersive, year-long placement at Reed Smith’s London...

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