Living in a mobile home doesn't mean you have to sacrifice outdoor enjoyment. With thoughtful planning and creative design, you can transform the outdoor spaces of your mobile home into inviting oases where you can relax, entertain, and connect with nature.

In this guide, we'll explore practical tips and inspiring ideas for maximising outdoor living in mobile homes, allowing you to create your own outdoor sanctuary.

Assess Your Space

Before embarking on your outdoor living project, take some time to assess your available space. Consider the size and layout of...

Purchasing a used minibus offers a practical solution for those needing efficient, cost-effective group transportation. Whether for businesses, schools, community groups, or personal use, a pre-owned minibus can meet diverse transportation needs without the hefty price tag of a new vehicle. However, the decision to buy a used minibus should not be taken lightly. It requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure that the vehicle you choose serves your needs effectively, is reliable, and represents good value for money. The process involves understanding your specific...

Grassroots football in Exeter is set to receive a boost with the announcement that three football pitches are to be created.

A baseball pitch will also be laid out at the Bromham’s Farm Field site as part of the project. The site is owned by Exeter City Council.

Work will start in April and it is hoped that the playing surfaces should be ready for action in 2026. The project is being funded by the Environment Agency, who used the location as a site compound for the city’s flood defence scheme.

Playing surface creator Carrick Sports have been appointed to carry...

Exeter students have been celebrating World Book Day this week (7th March.)

World Book Day was created by UNESCO in 1995 as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, it is marked in over 100 countries. The World Book Day charity’s Strategy 2023-27 sets out that its aim is “more children, from all backgrounds, developing a life-long habit of reading for pleasure, benefiting from the improved life chances this brings them.”

The day went off with a bang in Ted Wragg Trust schools across Exeter, at St Lukes there was a book swap and cake sale in the library with money...

Devon & Cornwall Police has dished out plenty of important funding towards good causes in the community since last year.

The funds have been collected as part of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) which allows police forces to re-allocate money from cash and assets which have been seized and confiscated from convicted criminals.

Around £20,000 has been allocated to local groups in North, East and West Devon, as well as Exeter, during the financial year 2023/24.

The money has been used for various items such as gardening equipment, buying kit for sports teams...

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, has partnered with scientists from Bristol University to identify and preserve ancient apple varieties across the UK. Following on from a compelling small scale trial, Sandford Orchards has just tendered for and won a competitive bid to receive a grant from DEFRA to expand this research and they are now leading the way nationally, including heading up a project at RHS Rosemoor.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards, comments: “Apples are at the heart of everything that we do. Our cider mill is the oldest working...

Promotion - a word that carries the weight of all your hard work, aspirations, and dreams for a better position and salary. But as much as we yearn for it, the road to getting promoted is often littered with easily avoidable mistakes. Let's dive into some common promotion pitfalls and figure out how to sidestep or leap over them gracefully.

The Mistake: Sometimes, we think our hard work will just show everyone what we're capable of, like magic. We wait and hope our boss will notice and offer us that step up we've been dreaming about. But waiting...

In the United Kingdom, families with health needs face various challenges that can impact their daily lives and overall well-being. From accessing healthcare services to managing medical expenses, navigating the healthcare system can be complex and overwhelming for many families. In this article, we will explore the biggest challenges facing UK families with health needs right now, along with potential solutions and resources to address these issues.

Rising Healthcare Costs

One of the most significant challenges facing UK families with health needs is the rising cost of...

The simple act of ensuring your team members get paid on time and accurately can go a long way to boosting both your employee retention rates and their morale . But, if you’re an SME with a small team, or you rely on more traditional and manual payment methods, it can be easy to let standards slip with your payroll management.

However, the good news is that such a scenario can be avoided by switching up these older systems and changing to automated cloud payroll services . So if you are a business owner in the South West who has yet to make this change, be sure to read on as we’...

A building materials specialist from Exeter has been recognised for his commitment to the industry.

National trade body The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and Builders’ Merchants News (BMN), have joined forces to identify the Top 100 Young Achievers across the multi-billion-pound building materials sector, and shine a light on the brightest stars of the future.

Ben Farrington, Divisional Sales Director – Construction at Bostik, based in Exeter, has been nominated for the accolade based around his achievements within his career so far, and having a positive impact in...