Virtual Private Network: Your new travel companion

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 05/26/2023 - 6:32am

Summer is imminent, and many of us will be planning to travel abroad for holidays, and with a rising cost of living, budgeting for holiday expenses will be more challenging. However, what if there was a tool that could help users find cheaper prices for their flights and hotels?

Whether you are going overseas for a holiday or a work trip, a VPN is great for the planning stage and when you are abroad. Let's dive into why you should get a free VPN online for travel.

Firstly, let's define VPN

A Virtual Private Network is a network a provider makes available to...

4 Maintenance Tips for Summer House Owners

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 05/26/2023 - 6:12am

Owning a summer house is a dream come true for many individuals seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a cozy cabin in the woods, a beachside cottage, or a cheap summer house , the home offers a refreshing respite where you can unwind and recharge.

However, like any property, regular maintenance is essential to ensure its longevity and preserve its charm. This article will provide four valuable maintenance tips to help you keep your summer house in top condition throughout the year.

1. Regular Cleaning

Establishing a...

Record financial results for Browne Jacobson as turnover hits £105m

UK & Ireland law firm has announced its financial results for 2022/23 with turnover rising 12% to a record £105m for the year ending 30 April 2023. These results include first year revenues from Browne Jacobson Ireland LLP.

In less than a decade the firm has more than doubled its turnover (2014 - £50m) which has been achieved organically and with consistent investment in diversifying its client base, talent and infrastructure.

Richard Medd, Managing Partner at Browne Jacobson, said: “This is another impressive set of results for the firm despite domestic and global...

Exeter-based Custom Software and Data Specialists Software Solved celebrates 25th anniversary milestone 

Exeter-based Custom Software and Data Specialists Software Solved Ltd is delighted to announce its 25th year in business.

Software Solved was founded in May 1998 in Totnes, Devon by Thomas Coles under the name MSM Ltd, with his father George Coles as Founder and FD. In November of that year, our Director of Technology, Jon Stace joined the company as its fifth employee.

After steadily winning clients such as Mitsui Marine Europe in the early 2000’s, Software Solved became an MS certified partner in 2004 and relocated to Exeter in 2006. The company began to expand at an...

Telling Your Brand Story: A Guide to Content Writing for Business Identity

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 05/25/2023 - 6:16am

Have you ever been completely swept up in a book, movie, or show? That feeling of emotional connection is what every brand wants to replicate. We're not here to pen the next great American novel, but rather to share the magic formula for shaping your brand's narrative through compelling content writing. So buckle up, because we're about to take a deep dive into the enchanting world of storytelling.

Understanding Your Brand

Let's start with the basics. A brand is more than a cool logo or a catchy tagline. It's a personification of your company's values, mission, and identity....

Bikeability in Devon - 100,000 and counting!

More than 100,000 children in Devon have now received Bikeability cycle training.

The impressive milestone has been reached after 17 years of the scheme being run in the county by Devon County Council.

West Exe School pupil Beatrice Stothert is the 100,000th Bikeability trainee in Devon. To celebrate the occasion, she was presented with a certificate by Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet Member with responsibility for cycling.

Beatrice, aged 11, gained her Bikeability Level 3 award. She said: “I was really surprised to hear that I was the 100...

Exeter theatre to host the premiere of a new UK musical

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/25/2023 - 1:40am

This June, the Exeter Barnfield Theatre will play host to the world stage premiere of new UK musical, “Little Ships”, written and composed by Danny McAvoy.

Little Ships celebrates history and adventure, and is about growing up, facing challenges, and taking risks, family love and fidelity.

Set in 1940, Little Ships is about a West Country family at the start of World War II. The father who was brought up in England, is of mixed Irish and French parentage and joins the French army, where he is part of the 1st Army that for a short time holds Lille enabling the British...

Fox cub strangled by garden football net triggers renewed RSPCA warning 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:23pm

Charity reveals top five English counties with most netted animal reports

The RSPCA is renewing its warning about the dangers to wildlife of netting , after a little fox cub was strangled to death in a back garden football net.

The animal charity attended the tragic scene in a South London garden after receiving a call from the worried homeowners about three netting-entangled fox cubs in April.

According to the RSPCA’s newly released data for 2022, Greater London’s back gardens seem to be the most hazardous for animals, with a shocking 277 netting incidents...

How to keep your home free from damp and mould

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 05/24/2023 - 3:14pm

The UK enjoys higher than average rainfall, which helps to contribute to the lush green countryside and leafy suburbs that we all know and love. But this extra humidity means that UK homes can also be prone to dampness.

When dampness is left untreated, this creates the perfect conditions for mould to develop. And mould can quickly cause damage to walls, ceilings, floors, furniture and possessions.

Thankfully, there are simple steps you can take to stay on top of dampness and keep your home free from mould and mildew. Read on to learn how you can protect your property...

Darts Farm’s Farm Table restaurant wins best newcomer at Food Magazine Reader Awards

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Wed, 05/24/2023 - 2:03pm

Darts Farm is thrilled to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been voted ‘Best Newcomer’ by the readers of Food Magazine.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this award, which recognises the huge effort that has gone into creating The Farm Table. It was during lockdown that we first dreamt about opening a restaurant that would showcase the best produce available from our farm and food hall. Last summer this dream became a reality and, less than a year after opening the doors...

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