We all know (or have been told) that business is the lifeblood of the British economy, but that does not mean that “big business” is necessarily the most important factor. In fact, an article in The Guardian shows us that it is sole traders that are at the forefront of business growth in the UK, and it is hoped that these sole traders will become successful and become employers in their own right. However, the road to a successful business entails more than a hard working owner; and knowing how to manage a business to keep it running is as important for a one man band as it is for the...
Eighteen is a big milestone in any young person’s life, so it is only right that you plan a fantastic party for your son or daughter. Of course not all teenagers want a party for their 18th and if this is the case, you need to respect their wishes and perhaps downgrade the celebration to a family dinner. But if your teenager is happy about the idea of having a birthday party, here are a few tips to ensure things run smoothly.
Talk to Your Teen
Organising a surprise party for a teenager is likely to end badly. Imagine how they would feel if they walked into a room and found...
Depending on the structure of your roof and whether or not you have any constraints regarding planning, carrying out a loft conversion is one of the most straightforward ways to add extra room and space to your home. With a bit of basic planning, almost any home can benefit from this extension. If you’re thinking of ways to add more room to your home whether you’re planning to sell or simply want to upgrade your home so that it’s bigger, a loft conversion is a great way to do so. We’ve put together a list of everything that you’ll need to consider when planning to convert your loft. Make...
Devon and Cornwall Police can confirm that a 12-year-old boy who sustained serious head injuries whilst spectating at a football match at Bradninch Football club on Saturday 12th September has died overnight.
He was airlifted to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital following the incident before being transferred to Bristol Children’s Hospital where he later died.
The youngster was hurt during a game between Bradsninch and Bampton on Saturday.
A police spokesman said: "Our sympathy and thoughts are with the family".
An El Niño climate event is under way that could lead to conditions similar to those of 2009/2010 (which saw the coldest January in decades) and possibly the worst for 65 years.
El Niño is one of three key climate patterns that could lead to changes in our global temperature.
It can trigger droughts in some areas, typhoons in others and is associated with an increased chance of blizzards in the northern hemisphere.
The Exeter-based Met Office is warning that that the El Nino phenomenon – which caused the prolonged, snowy winter six years ago – could be the most...
The South West private sector registered a further moderation in growth of output in August, according to the latest PMI® survey data.
Moreover, the volume of new business increased only fractionally, and backlogs were depleted for the third consecutive month. As a result, private sector employment rose at the slowest rate in over two years. Meanwhile, input prices were unchanged over the month, and output prices barely rose.
The seasonally adjusted Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking South West Business Activity Index remained above the no-change mark of 50.0 in August,...
Research published today in The Lancet has shown between 1990-2013 life expectancy in England increased by 5.4 years due to a fall in death rates from cardiovascular disease, stroke and other chronic diseases.
The study ranked diseases and risk factors that cause death and disability in England compared with other high income countries, and found England as a whole performed better on average than other affluent countries in the European Union, and Australia, Canada, Norway, and the USA (EU15+).
However the findings also showed health disparities between English regions,...
Tony Hogg’s campaign for Fair Funding for Devon and Cornwall Police - the largest ever engagement exercise by a police and crime commissioner – culminated yesterday (Tuesday 15 September) when he handed in an 8,568 signature petition to 10 Downing Street.
The petition, which asks the Government to consider the unique challenges faced by Devon and Cornwall – geographically the largest police force in England and Wales – gives a very public face to Mr Hogg’s feedback into the Home Office consultation on the funding formula.
Mr Hogg was joined at Downing Street by local MPs...
People are being urged to have their say in what is being described as a ‘key moment’ for the future of Exmouth and the surrounding area.
Plymouth University is set to unveil outline plans for the Rolle College site in a two-day planning consultation in the town, being held at Ocean on the Esplanade, on Friday October 2 and Saturday October 3. It will give people the chance to review the plans and have their say ahead of the university applying for outline planning permission.
The site, owned by Plymouth University, has been unoccupied since the university relocated its...
