With new rules affecting log burners in the UK, households could now face hefty fines of up to £300 and even a criminal record for not complying.
The tightening of emissions regulations has reduced the amount of smoke new stoves can emit per hour from 5g to 3g, applying to homes in ‘smoke control’ areas - which covers most UK towns and cities.
The government previously also issued a ban on the burning of wet wood and house coal, urging households to switch to cleaner alternatives.
The stove glass experts at Me and My Glass have put together some log burner tips...
People are taught from an early age about the health and wellbeing benefits of getting great quality sleep every night.
Numerous studies have linked a lack of sleep to health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, depression, dementia and many more.
Recent research has added another layer into the equation by assessing the impact our pre-bedtime routine has on the quality of sleep.
The results showed that relaxing activities such as meditating, reading a book and listening to music were found to be the best ways to ensure minimal...
Businesses are being invited to join the Devon & Cornwall Train4tomorrow Virtual Jobs Fair next month. More than 200 Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp graduates from across the two counties are expected to attend the online event on Wednesday 15 March. The Virtual Jobs Fair will take place over a morning and an afternoon session, 10am-12:30pm, and 2pm-4:30pm. Businesses need to register on Eventbrite ( https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/train4tomorrow-jobs-fair-tickets-524462380097 ) to access the event and are welcome to attend both sessions, but they must remember to get tickets for both...
Baggy Point to Woolacombe in North Devon has been revealed as one of the most active dog-friendly walking routes in the country.
The 10-mile circular walk across beaches and through dunes really is a picturesque route, since it is one that embodies all North Devon’s coastal beauty and keeps people and their dogs the most active.
Roundham Head in Paignton has also been ranked as one of the best dog walking routes for those looking to spend leisurely time with their pooches given it’s just a 0.9-mile circular beach walk.
Thanks to technology, working remotely is no longer an alien term anymore. Today, people from all parts of the world can accomplish much work without setting foot inside a physical office or workspace. But being a digital nomad exposes you to multiple security challenges that might ruin your career. Thankfully, there are several solutions to cybersecurity threats if you love working on the road. Let's have a look!
Avoid Free Public Wi-Fi
Of course, any digital nomad is always looking for free public Wi-Fi networks. You can find such freebies in public...
The Best Bar None Awards event took place at The Terrace in Exeter last week and local police were there to show support for all the good work that goes on to keep people safe in the city.
This project for excellence is a way of showing guests who visit venues with the Best Bar None logo that they have been independently verified as meeting a higher than normal standard and that they are committed to providing support, safety and security to guests in Exeter.
The aim of the Best Bar None scheme in the city is to reduce alcohol related crime and violence against women and...
Leading South West independent recycling and waste management company DCW has signed an exclusive agreement with the Ocean Recovery Project to give a new lease of life to plastic waste found along the South West’s coastline.
Marine plastic waste collected through beach cleans run by Keep Britain Tidy’s Ocean Recovery Project will now be used in the making of DCW’s new recycled furniture product, the Atlantic Ocean Bench.
DCW Polymers, DCW’s specialist plastic reprocessing plant in Exeter, launched its recycled plastic furniture range in 2021. Every product is made from 100...
CO2 to fall by 240 tonnes over the next five years
54,500 litres of fuel saved per year
Net Zero protocol game changer
Civil Rail Solutions, one of the UK’s leading manpower solutions providers to the railway infrastructure and construction sector, has announced the roll-out of real-time in-cab driver coaching technology from Exeter-based Lightfoot, that’s helping its fleet of 60 vans realise dramatic reductions in emissions and fuel use, at the same time as curtailing instances of dangerous driving.
Devon County Council’s (DCC) carbon emissions have stabilised, confounding fears that a post-pandemic ‘bounce back’ would cause levels to spike.
Newly published figures show that DCC is still ahead of schedule in its goal of becoming a net-zero authority by 2030.
The figures show that the total level of emissions produced in the 2021/22 financial year was 19,767 tonnes (of carbon dioxide equivalent), a 53 per cent fall when compared to the 41,735 tonnes produced in our baseline year of 2012/13.
This means that the authority is ahead of target to achieve a 70 per...
Moving to the UK with your spouse can be an exciting and life-changing experience. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, a better quality of life, or simply to be with your loved one, relocating to the UK can offer many advantages. However, the process of moving to the UK with your spouse can also be complex and challenging, particularly when it comes to immigration and visa requirements. In this comprehensive blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about moving to the UK with your spouse, including the UK spouse visa process and the requirements you need to...
