Which Cash House Buying Company Pays the Most? (UK 2026 Guide)

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 03/08/2026 - 9:32am
Quick Answer

If your goal is getting the highest possible offer from a cash house buyer , the companies most commonly compared by UK homeowners include:

  1. Springbok Properties
  2. The Property Buying Company
  3. Good Move
  4. Property Solvers
  5. Ready Steady Sell (comparison service to gather multiple offers)

While quick-sale companies typically purchase below full market value, the amount offered can vary significantly between buyers , which is why comparing several companies is often the best way to maximise your sale price....

High-flying businesswomen champion gender equality and freedom

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/07/2026 - 10:43am

EYECARE professionals in Exeter are calling for wider recognition of the needs of women in the workplace.

Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), Emma Denham and Emma Ginger are celebrating the improvements made for working women, while also highlighting the changes that still need to be made.

Emma Denham, a retail director at Specsavers Exeter, says: ‘It is vital to support and recognise the role women play in the workplace and our communities, because they bring a different perspective and that helps improve long-term outcomes.

‘Our team is predominantly...

Bestselling Author Alex Milway Inspires Pupils at Exeter School

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/07/2026 - 10:34am

Pupils from Exwick Heights Primary School were buzzing after a visit from celebrated author and illustrator Alex Milway on Monday, March 2, which kicked off a weeklong celebration of reading.

Alex worked with children from years 1 to 6, sharing his journey in creating the Hotel Flamingo and Big Sky Mountain series, leading a live draw-a-long, and hosting a whole-school Q&A.

Pupils had the chance to ask questions about his work and have their books signed, with some copies now added to the school library.

The week also features a range of creative reading...

Guided Bike Tour: The Best Way to Experience Copenhagen?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sat, 03/07/2026 - 12:05am
Two Wheels Can Change Your Experience

Guided bike tours in Copenhagen offer visitors something that walking tours and hop-on buses simply cannot — the freedom to cover more ground while remaining close enough to the streets, canals, and neighbourhoods to actually absorb them. Copenhagen is consistently ranked among the world's most cycle-friendly cities, with an extensive network of dedicated bike lanes that makes navigating by bicycle both safe and intuitive, even for first-time visitors.

More Ground, More Context

A guided tour by bike tours Copenhagen typically covers far more...

World Book Day, 5 March, celebrates reading – but what if your child finds reading hard?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/05/2026 - 8:00pm

As schools across the country prepare to celebrate reading on World Book Day, Thursday 5th March, Evolve Psychology in Exeter says it should also be a prompt to focus on why some children find reading more of a frustration than a pleasure.

Dyslexia may explain reading and writing challenges for more than 1 million school pupils in the UK* who are estimated to have this Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). As far fewer are diagnosed, most won’t understand the reason for their struggles.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia impacts someone’s ability to read, write, spell and process...

Hearing loss can strike at any age

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/05/2026 - 7:53pm

EXETER hearing experts are reminding people not to take their hearing for granted – no matter how old you are.

To mark World Hearing Day (March 3), the team at Specsavers Exeter invited customers to find out about the different ways to protect their hearing, depending on their lifestyle.

An eye-catching balloon arch was installed outside the locally owned and run High Street store, with customers able to learn about ear protection for swimming, workplace noise, and music or live events.

The store’s team wore special ‘Check Your Hearing’ t-shirts to spark...

3 Common CRM Data Mistakes That Create Compliance Risk in Europe

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 03/05/2026 - 3:08pm

A lot of CRM risk does not come from some dramatic data breach headline. It usually starts with ordinary habits inside busy teams, a few extra fields added to a form, a spreadsheet export no one owns, old customer records left sitting there because deleting them feels risky. Then six months later, nobody is fully sure what is stored, why it is stored, or who can access it.

That is also why modern CRM software needs to be treated as part of operational governance, not just sales tooling. ServiceNow’s CRM positioning, for example, reflects how customer service, field service, and...

Applications open for three £50,000 donations for charities helping young people into work

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/04/2026 - 6:17pm

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is running its open application programme for a second year, with an increased funding pot of £300,000 available for registered charities that support employability among young people.

The first funding round opens on Monday, 2nd March – with three £50,000 donations available for UK-based projects focused on children and young people aged 14-25, particularly those living in areas of economic and social deprivation.

The open application programme launched in 2025 to give more charities the opportunity to access Foundation funding....

Why Flexible Solar Panels for Motorhomes Work Better Than Traditional Glass Panels

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 03/04/2026 - 5:16pm

There was a time when traditional glass panels were the only serious option for motorhomes and RV vehicles. They were widely used and considered the standard solution.

But now the market is evolving. Flexible solar panels are becoming more common for motorhomes. Many RV fleet operators, rental companies, managers, and decision-makers are asking one question:

Are flexible panels really better than glass panels? Are they worth the investment?

This article explains the practical differences in real-world usage.

What Are Flexible Solar Panels?

First, it is...

Museum trustees demand action from Exeter city counicl

The trustees of Topsham Museum are demanding action from Exeter City Council after 18 months of closure.

The council is the landlord of the museum, on Topsham’s Strand. In September 2024 the councilbegan work to replace rotten timbers, windows and roof.

But within weeks the council stopped work, claiming it had no funds to continue.

The volunteer-run Museum was therefore closed throughout 2025 and now faces the same crisis this year.

Since the closure the council has attended only occasional meetings with the Museum.

Trustees have recently...

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