When most people are looking to sell their homes or are looking for a way to give their homes a facelift, they turn their attention to the kitchen. Almost everyone has been in a home where the kitchen has been spectacular, and it has become something of a status symbol to have a kitchen that is top of the line in relation to the layout, the colour scheme, and, of course, what the countertops are made of.
Quartz countertops have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for a good reason. They offer numerous advantages over other countertop materials such as granite, marble...
A sponsored swimming challenge which raises vital funds for leading charity Diabetes UK returns this spring – and a call has gone out for people from Devon to sign up.
Swim22 runs between 22 March and 22 June and involves swimming a total of 22 miles –the same distance as the English Channel. Participants can take on the challenge at their own pace, in their local pool or the open water, accumulating the miles across the course of the 12 weeks.
All funds raised will go towards Diabetes UK’s work funding life-saving research and ensuring everyone living with diabetes gets...
Engagement rings are an iconic symbol of love and commitment, with their setting just as significant as the diamond or gemstone it holds. A ring's setting can enhance its beauty, protect it from damage, and even alter its perceived size and brilliance. In this article we'll take a closer look at different types of engagement ring settings and their features before you purchase one on https://yourasteria.com/collections/engagement-wedding-rings .
Prong Setting
The prong setting is the most common type of engagement ring setting, and for good reason. This classic design...
Indulge in a luxurious weekend of ultimate relaxation in one of the most beautiful spots in the world
Hilton Lake Como is perfectly located to explore both the lake and the City of Como itself. Offering amazing views of the lake, a rooftop pool and restaurant, a decadent spa and spacious suites and bedrooms, this really is the perfect hotel to relax in and take in those oh so beautiful surroundings.
Situated on the site of a former silk factory, Hilton Lake Como makes quite the impression on approach. Just a street back from the lake, the hotel sits in a commanding position...
A new league table has revealed which police forces have been issuing the most speeding tickets in Britain.
Drivers in West Yorkshire are most likely to be caught speeding, according to the league table put together by road safety experts at Road Angel .
Police there issued almost a quarter of a million fines for speeding during 2021 and 2022, far more than any other force who provided their data. However the experts were keen to stress that only 23 out of 44 police forces provided figures.
Number of speeding tickets issued by Police forces in Britain from (Jan...
Exeter Scout and Guide Gang Show will be celebrating an amazing 40 years as it returns to the city this Easter.
Taking place from Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th April at Isca Academy, Exeter Gang Show is packed full of popular songs, dance, comedy and laugh out loud sketches performed by Scouts and Guides from across Exeter and the local area.
The cast of 60 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Rangers and their Leaders are coming together to mark 40 years since the very first Exeter Gang Show was performed back in 1983.
Forget Tom Top Gun Cruise – you can meet a real life Maverick when the former leader of the RAF’s most famous unit comes to Exeter.
Wing Commander Simon Meade O.B.E. is the former Commanding Officer and Team Leader of the Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team.
He will be giving a talk and special presentation at Exeter School on Friday March 31 (7:30) to raise money for FORCE Cancer Charity.
Simon is an inspiring speaker who draws on his wealth of experience in delivering results in an environment where failure is not an option and mistakes costs lives.
Three Devon businesses emerged as award winners this week at the annual contest to find the best small businesses in the South West.
The FSB South West Small Business Awards final saw more Devon companies shortlisted for honours than any other region and at the Weston-super-Mare finals three of them - The Devon Seaweed Company of Newton Abbot, Okehampton Community Kitchen and Simon Hall Will Writing of Exeter returned home as regional winners. All three will now have a chance to go for national FSB titles at the UK final in Birmingham in May.
Long-serving councillor Kevin Mitchell will become Exeter’s new lord mayor later in the year.
The Liberal Democrat member for Duryard & St James will take over the politically neutral, ceremonial role in May, after being officially nominated at an executive meeting on Wednesday [28 February].
Cllr Mitchell, who has been on the council for almost 20 years and served as deputy in 2008/09 and 2011/12, says it will be a “great honour.”
He told the meeting: “As everyone knows, I was born in this city, so it’s my home. I’m very proud of the city of Exeter, so it...
The University of Exeter and South West Water have marked the highest point of construction on a pioneering new facility, the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) , at a Topping Out ceremony on Streatham Campus.
Due to be complete by Autumn 2023, the new centre brings together academics from the university with industry experts in South West Water to explore and co-design solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the water and waste sector in the South West, the UK and the world.
Part funded by a £10.5m UKRPIF grant from Research England...
