Finding Love on the Internet

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 02/23/2023 - 11:39am

It's fascinating how people now use the internet to find love and kick-start a new romantic relationship. With the growing number of dating sites and social networks, online dating has become a common trend for young and old individuals who may be unable to find love offline to research and get connected with prospective partners through the web. Statistics report that over 8,000 online dating platforms exist worldwide, and an estimated 300 million people use online dating services globally to meet new people online.

Finding love on the internet seems much more straightforward...

DDoS Report 2022: Adaptive and complex - DDoS attacks and their Metamorphosis

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 02/23/2023 - 9:11am
  • DDoS attacks in 2022: Critical payload reached after 55 seconds on average (2021: 184 seconds)
  • Increase in packet rate: Average number in 2022 is 3.3 million packets per second - only 990,000 in the previous year.

  • Absolute decrease in attacks by -79%: A deceptive all-clear?

After the very high DDoS attack numbers in 2021, mainly due to the effects of the Corona pandemic, the war in Ukraine led to an increase in mainly politically motivated DDoS attacks. Attacks on the Link11 network decreased year-on-year for the first time in...

Shocks, Fires, and Electrical Hazards - How to Keep Yourself Safe

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 02/23/2023 - 5:57am

Electrical hazards lurk in your home or any working environment whether one knows it or not. From plug socket covers to overheating gadgets, it is essential to spot the signs of electrical hazards before they might pose a serious risk to people working around them.

This piece of content, therefore, will walk users through everything they need to know about electrical dangers, the health risks they might cause, and preventive steps to keep everyone safe while working.

Electrical Safety & Its Importance

Electrical safety is a general term and a practice used for people...

Choosing a UK seaside holiday location - on a budget

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:30pm

There are so many great seaside towns to visit in the UK and Cornwall is host to some of them. Choosing to holiday near a UK beach can be a less expensive option that the whole family will enjoy! As Cornwall has a few towns within it, one of those towns may be better suited to you, based on what you enjoy doing while away, especially if you’re on a budget.

If you need some help in choosing where’s best for your cheap breaks in the beautiful county of Cornwall, this guide may help to pick the best and most cost-effective option for you!

Bude

This seaside town is...

Tyler Grange Exeter and the Four-Day Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:39pm
Measuring happiness, fatigue, productivity, talent attraction and retention and absenteeism

Since the introduction of a four-day working week last May, data from Tyler Grange’s Alertness App reports that employees are 14% happier and 28% less tired.

17million working days were lost last year to poor mental health at a cost of £56 billion to UK employers - twice as much as on physical health. They’re important improvements to highlight – especially when it’s widely recognised that happy workers are more productive and loyal.

It’s a hugely positive result for Exeter...

McDonald's franchisee supports local Lions club

McDonald’s franchisee, David Shawyer, who runs and operates four restaurants in the Exeter and Exmouth area, has donated £600 worth of litter collection equipment to the Budleigh Salterton Lions.

The donation supports McDonald’s commitment to tackling litter in local communities and will help to make a difference in keeping the Exmouth and Exeter area clean.

David and his team will also be using the donated litter collection equipment, along with a Keep Britain Tidy ‘Big School Clean Kit’ to complete an upcoming local litter picking event with local primary schools in...

Free event: Recruiting and retaining staff

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:24pm

Devon County Council and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host the New Ways to Recruit and Retain Staff in 2023 event.

With the region’s job market still facing a range of vacancies, this free event aims to help employers, organisations and charities to find out about alternative ways of recruiting and retaining staff.

The event, which will be held at Exeter Racecourse on Monday 24 April from 8:30am - 1pm, will focus on supporting employers to consider filling vacancies using a wider talent pool of people, how to support those already in...

Funding bid to replace Mallison Bridge

A replacement for Exeter Quay’s Mallison Bridge could be back on the cards through a bid for government cash.

The wooden bridge, originally built in 1984 and named after a professor who left money to the city, closed in 2018 because of safety concerns after its timbers rotted. It was torn down in 2020.

As a result, a small alleyway next to Commercial Road is currently the only way for pedestrians and cyclists to access the main part of the quay from Cricklepit Suspension Bridge.

Planning permission for a replacement pedestrian and cycle bridge was given in...

Family pay tribute to Lorna England who died following an assault in Exeter

The family of Lorna England, who died following an assault in Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter on Saturday 18 February, have paid tribute to a kind, generous and beautiful lady:

“On Saturday 18 February, our beloved wife, mum, grandma and sister, Lorna England was tragically and suddenly taken away from us.

“Lorna was the kindest, most generous and beautiful loving lady. Her energy and zest for life was infectious. As a family we are heartbroken by her death.

“No words can describe the loss and impact. She meant the world to us. We would like to take this...

5 steps to successful financial planning

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:12am

There are many different components involved in financial planning.

If you want to be successful, each of these components should be addressed in the most strategic and effective way possible.

With so many different approaches, services and tools available to you, there are a number of ways you can go about executing your financial plan.

That being said, we’ve put together these five essential steps you need to take when building a financial plan.

Read on to find out more.

  1. Seek financial advice

The first, and potentially...

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