Iconic yellow tram going through Lisbon

Are Portugal's visa options the perfect post-Brexit plan?

Authored by samcrawford
Posted: Wed, 11/30/2022 - 9:10am

In a period of economic turmoil, rising interest rates, and 40-year high inflation rates, it's no surprise that more and more Brits are now looking abroad for fresh opportunities.

That said, options are much scarcer than ever before for UK citizens. Of course, the main reason for this is Brexit, as Brits now require a visa to live in any of the 26 EU member states, as well as EEA countries. In addition, traditional UK emigration options such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the US have also not gotten any easier.

While a handful of EU countries are offering some...

Interior Design Trends: The Charm of Wood in Bathrooms

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 11/30/2022 - 8:42am

Wood can work wonders in interiors. It cosies up the place and looks rustic yet elegant. Wooden furniture has been a staple in kitchens and living rooms for many years, but until recently, it was rarely used in bathrooms. How to choose wooden furniture and accessories that can withstand the humidity of bathrooms?

Forget the myth that natural materials have no place in bathrooms. You can dress your bathroom up in wood practically from head to toe, whether it’s furniture or little details like soap dispensers, shelves or hooks. A wooden vanity unit, stool or towel ladder can bring...

Tips to stay younger for longer

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 11/30/2022 - 7:23am
Exercise regularly to keep your body strong and healthy

Everyone knows that exercise is important for maintaining a healthy body, but did you know that regular physical activity can also help improve longevity? Numerous studies have shown that people who are physically active tend to live longer than those who are sedentary. Exercise helps to improve heart health, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes. In addition to exercise, eating a healthy diet and taking supplements like NMN can also help improve your health and...

Job design platform raises £1.75m to boost growth

A HR Tech company, which helps organisations design and structure jobs that improve diversity and skills-based hiring, has raised £1.75m in a funding round led by Mercia, and including existing backer Qantx and private investors.

The funding will enable Exeter-based RoleMapper to further develop its AI-powered platform and continue to grow its client base in the UK and US.

Designed for large organisations, the RoleMapper platform helps HR leaders redesign and simplify organisational job structures in readiness for new and future ways of working. This includes skills-based...

Princesshay celebrates 10 years of the Charity Christmas Tree Festival

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/29/2022 - 11:03pm

Princesshay welcomed the Charity Christmas Tree Festival to a new central location on Bedford Street in Exeter for its 10th year on Thursday 17th November.

The illuminated festival, featuring 35 Charity Trees, is now on display until the New Year.

In the last 10 years, the Charity Christmas Tree Festival has supported hundreds of local charities raising both money and awareness of their causes.

Charities that have participated include, FORCE Cancer Charity, Children’s Hospice South West and CEDA, Princesshay’s current Charity partner of the year.

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Top Tips for Selling your Home

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:57pm

Selling a building and the land it sits on can involve a tremendously frought process. Unlike selling an appliance or a vehicle, you’ll have to follow a very specific legal procedure. What’s more, since the value of the asset in question will be considerable, any small variation in price might turn out to be significant when the final sale is agreed.

In other words, if you’ve elected to sell a house, you’ll want to pay attention to the factors which have the greatest influence on the final price of the property, and which will make your life as a seller as easy as possible....

Dogs Trust delivers Christmas Hope to people experiencing homelessness and their dogs in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:45pm

Dogs Trust , the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is asking people to consider the canine companions of people experiencing homelessness when writing their letters to Santa this year.

Every Christmas, through its Hope Project, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by distributing canine hampers of collars, leads, coats, treats and toys to dogs and their owners. Dogs Trust has been running the unique Hope Project for over 17 years and as well as Christmas gifts, provides free veterinary treatment to dogs whose owners are experiencing...

Exeter Hip: history, science, and future of world-leading hip implant explored at museum event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:41pm

Members of the public can learn about the history and science behind the life-changing Exeter Hip in a talk at Exeter’s largest museum.

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) will play host to people interested in learning about the Exeter Hip which has transformed the lives of millions of people for over half a century. The talk will take place on December 6, between 6.30 and 8.30pm.

NHS surgeon Professor Robin Ling and Dr Clive Lee, an Engineer at the University of Exeter designed the revolutionary Exeter Hip in 1969, improving on a major problem of previous hip...

Exeter Philharmonic Choir, Carols in the Cathedral

Event Date: 
13/12/2022 - 7:30pm to 14/12/2022 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir will bring the joy of Christmas music to audiences at Exeter Cathedral again this year with two nights of carols on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December.

This year’s special guest is the internationally renowned soprano, Amy Carson, whose glorious voice will add extra sparkle to the two evening events.

Musical Director Howard Ionascu has selected a beautiful programme from the rich tradition of carols, embracing well-known and less familiar tunes from the gentle to the rousing. Audience members are invited to add their voices as they join in...

Dental veneers: Pros and Cons

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 11/29/2022 - 9:07pm

Dental veneers remains one of the most popular treatment procedures of cosmetic dentistry. If you have good dentition, happy teeth, and a wonderful smile, you may not realize how fortunate you are.

A smile devoid of appealing, beautiful teeth makes you feel less confident. For teeth that are misaligned, cracked, and deformed or have any other sort of imperfections, dental veneers may be the ideal option. They conceal flaws and make your teeth appear more natural. With that said, let’s consider the pros and cons.

Pros of dental veneers

  • Improved Teeth
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