Bloor Homes’ Exeter region is celebrating a sixth consecutive year of quality recognition as a Five Star developer by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).

The coveted Five Star status is dependent on an impressive 90 per cent of purchasers who bought a newly built home between October 2022 and September 2023, and who completed the HBF’s National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey, stating that they would recommend the developer to a friend.

In a joint statement, Divisional Chairmen, Andrew Marns and Richard Oldroyd at Bloor Homes said: “Every year developers look to...

Turning forms the base of many mechanical parts used in sectors like aerospace or automotive components: it’s a critical process that creates some essential parts in motors and aeroplanes. Depending on how you utilise the process, it can make several different components. Look deeper into this process and see its tools, materials, and applications.

Imagine you see a workpiece mounted on an axis which rotates, with another tool removing material from it as it spins. That’s the machining process called “turning”, which uses a turning machine or lathe to complete the...

In a transformative move poised to redefine the financial saving habits of millions across the United Kingdom, the government has rolled out an ambitious package of reforms to the Individual Savings Account (ISA) framework, set to take effect from the 6th of April, 2024. This sweeping overhaul, heralded during the Autumn Statement of 2023, aims to inject greater flexibility, opportunity, and simplicity into the process of saving and investing for the British public.

Central to this financial revolution is the introduction of the UK ISA, a pioneering initiative unveiled at the...

As a sports enthusiast and parent of a young athlete, few things are more rewarding than capturing the energy, passion, and triumphs of your child's sporting journey.

Whether it's a game-winning goal, a record-breaking performance, or a heartwarming moment shared with teammates, these memories deserve to be preserved in a visually stunning and personalized photobook.

We'll explore essential tips and tricks to help you create a sports-focused photobook that truly brings your favorite athletic moments to life.

From mastering the art of action photography to...

It's 3pm and your energy levels are plummeting. The afternoon slump has set in, and you find yourself fighting to keep your eyes open at your desk. This familiar phenomenon is known as the "mid-afternoon dip," a natural dip in alertness and productivity that occurs around 2-4 pm for many people. While it's a nearly universal experience, there are effective ways to overcome the mid-afternoon slump and maintain your focus and productivity throughout the workday.

The mid-afternoon dip is largely driven by our circadian rhythms - the internal...

As businesses have different features and all work towards being the best or holding the top spot in the competition chain and want to always provide services to keep and satisfy their customers, every casino wants to give the best services to their clients and give them a reason to keep coming back for more.

Many casinos, therefore, advertise as holding the best slot catalogue or the biggest wins, but which ones live up to this? This guide will expose some of the best online casinos in Exeter with the highest payouts, share key strategies for boosting your potential payouts, and...

Although many new businesses will want to create their own products and brand name, it is not necessarily essential. For instance, you could opt to sell items that are made by other companies that carry a brand name of their own. This will mean that you can concentrate on your store and your customer service rather than investing money into product development and trying to build a brand from the ground up. Having products that are ready for sale from day one can mean that you see profit incredibly quickly, but it is important to remember that your profit margins per item may be a lot...

Work has begun on a new Adlington Retirement Living development on Topsham Road in Exeter.

Due to open next summer, in 2025, Radford House will comprise 65 stylish one, two and three-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 65 age group, in a safe and secure environment, with the benefit of patios or walk-out balconies to all apartments.

Alexandra Johnson, Sales and Marketing Director for Adlington Retirement Living, said: “Our award-winning approach to independent living, ensures Homeowners don’t have to compromise on their lifestyle, their social life or their...

The older domestic properties located in the vibrant cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow possess an undeniable charm. With the increasing trend of refurbishing these historical gems, the importance of conducting an asbestos survey before embarking on any renovation work has never been more critical. Such precautions are essential to safeguard the health and well-being of residents, contractors, and renovators alike.

Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals, was extensively...

An exciting series of events is being planned in Cranbrook this year with the aim of supporting residents to be more active and helping the town to celebrate its 13-year anniversary.

The events are being planned by Move More Cranbrook, the Sport England supported programme that aims to help residents in the town to lead more active lives.

And following the success of events last year which include the town’s first ever Santa Run, the Move More Cranbrook delivery group is on the hunt for volunteers to help it deliver a programme of events in 2024.

Matt Rowett...