The government is ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030. This means that we have around seven years to prepare for some significant changes in the way we drive.
In fact, we’re already seeing people make the move to electric vehicles (EVs). According to the RAC , around 456,000 battery-operated EVs are on UK roads, and around 77,000 of these were registered in 2022.
As we begin to refocus how we get around, it’s worth considering the pros and cons of electric vehicles. While this new driving technology will be a major part of our future, we’ll need to...
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Exeter on Friday 11 November.
The incident happened in Longbrook Street at around 1.15pm.
It involved a white-coloured car and a male riding a grey pedal cycle.
The cyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth where his condition remains critical.
Police would like to thank members of the public who came to assist in the care of the cyclist.
On 25th October, East Devon District Council’s Planning Committee gave their seal of approval on a planning document known as a Local Development Order (LDO) for a site at Long Lane, opposite the Future Skills Centre near Exeter Airport.
The LDO will enable a sustainable new business park to be created to meet changing demands within the business and industrial sectors. It will encourage investment and economic growth, creating up to 500 new jobs in East Devon.
The LDO simplifies the planning process so that developers can bring forward high quality premises for a range...
Devon and Cornwall Police has renewed a public appeal for information to find the killer of Exwick schoolgirl Kate Bushell who was murdered 25 years ago this week.
Kate was killed on Saturday 15 November 1997 as she walked a neighbour’s dog near her home. Her body was found in a field off Exwick Lane in Exwick by her father. She had died from a savage knife wound to her throat.
On the 25th anniversary of her death, detectives remain convinced that someone holds the final clue to bring Kate’s killer to justice and are urging them to finally break their silence.
Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is delighted to have been ranked 15th in the Best Companies to work for in the UK Charity sector.
A staff feedback and engagement survey undertaken by Best Companies earlier this year has resulted in Devon Air Ambulance receiving a Two Star accreditation for the organisation as an Outstanding Company to work for.
Best Companies is the brainchild of CEO Jonathan Austin. He was inspired by a Servant Leadership conference in the USA in 2000, where he attended a seminar with the top 2 companies to work for in America at the time. Here they talked...
Poker is a patient, focused, and crafty game. You must be mindful of your competitors' personalities and poker cards. You may reasonably estimate the kind of hand other players at your table may hold by getting to know their motivations.
Some players are more reserved and will only proceed to the last betting round known as the "river" if they are sure of their hand. Others engage in strategic play, including bluffing to try to intimidate opponents.
Playing a little online poker is no different. Knowing when to bet and fold and whether to continue or stop is crucial,...
Winter can be a difficult time of year for some businesses but it is highly profitable for others. A survey from Notonthehighstreet revealed that 20% of small firms in the UK fear going out of business if their Christmas sales are lower than expected. Bad weather keeps people at home, while money is also tight at the end of the year.
What can be done to entice more consumers to support their local companies over this period? While many people choose to stay at home on cold evenings, some classic winter traditions can be used to entice others to go out and have some fun.
Gambling online saw a massive spike in interest during the lockdowns of 2020 as more people spent time at home. Additionally, those fortunate enough to make the transition to remote work often found themselves with a bit more cash left over at the end of each month compared to beforehand, creating fertile ground for online casinos.
Regardless of whether you prefer to pop into one of the casinos that can be found in Exeter or if you’re someone who prefers to sit at home and play on one of the many online casinos that are available to the UK public, it’s important that one gambles...
They say a dog is for life but owners can quickly become tired of a needy dog. In fact, it’s recently been reported that vets are seeing a surge in owners wanting to put down dogs due to needy behaviour.
Naturally, some of these dogs are needy because they are in pain or ill. But, many are a result of Covid-19 confinements. During the confinements ownership of pets spiked. Unfortunately, dogs that were adopted then have become accustomed to their owners being with them 24/7. As life returns to normal, they suffer from anxiety and become needy.
Devon cheese-makers have scooped top awards and again gained major recognition at this year’s World Cheese Awards, hosted in Newport.
The biggest ‘cheese-only’ competition in the world received a record-breaking 4,434 entries from 42 countries, as artisan cheeses were delivered by boat, truck, train and plane. The entries were blind-tasted by the most astute palates of cheese experts, food writers and buyers to determine if they were worthy of a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Super Gold award.
Rising to the top of the 4,000 entries, Ticklemore’s Devon Blue from Totnes came...
