There are challenges on the horizon for businesses with fleets in the United States and Canada.
Whether the problem is high fuel prices, changing environmental mandates, driver shortages, tight margins, or some combination of all of these factors, the fact is that fleet managers need to remain nimble and quickly adapt to changing circumstances. What was once a desire to maximize efficiency as a way to create confidence in the profit potential and value of a fleet of vehicles is now a matter of survival. With competition fierce and budget constraints aplenty, fleet owners,...
In the early days of the Internet, online checkouts looked very different. Modern-day shoppers would find them a far cry from the familiar – bare-bones HTML and pixelated branding, payment with cash on delivery. Yet that’s exactly how ordering a Pizza Hut looked like in 1994.
That same year, NetMarket, a pioneering online marketplace, went as far as to build their own encrypted browser for secure online payment. The multi-step process burdened the customers, leading to many abandoned carts.
Three decades on, customers tap their cards and phones for a payment, use...
Fun Flower Workshop - Late Spring Floral Wild Meadow Urn Design - 10am to 12.30pm
Discover the Joy of Floral Creation – Perfect for Solo Relaxation or Shared Fun.
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in a tranquil morning of creativity and connection at our 2.5-hour floral workshops. Create a beautiful arrangement of late spring flowers, with full demonstration of its creation. The class is held in our purpose-designed studio in a stunning rural setting, this is your chance to craft your own floral masterpiece in an environment of peace and inspiration.
Fun Flower Workshop - Easter Nest Centre piece - Saturday 28th March 2026 - 10am - 12.30pm
Nature’s Easter Nest – A Seasonal Centrepiece Workshop
Welcome spring with a playful, nature-inspired Easter design. Create your own nest-style arrangement using moss, twigs, feathers, and delicate seasonal blooms — perfect for your Easter table.
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in a tranquil morning of creativity and connection at our 2.5-hour floral workshop. Held in our purpose-designed studio in a stunning rural setting, this is your chance to craft your own...
The financial world stands on the brink of its most profound revolution since the advent of digital banking. Open Banking, initially a regulatory-driven initiative to foster competition, is rapidly evolving into an intelligent, interconnected ecosystem with the help of Artificial Intelligence. This convergence is set to redefine the relationships between consumers, businesses, and financial institutions, moving beyond mere data sharing to create a proactive, customised, and deeply integrated financial universe.
Noda is a global open banking platform, revolutionising how online...
Topsham’s history takes centre stage with the unveiling of new heritage boards and a Maritime Trail—an exciting project that’s earned the support of the Earl of Devon.
The aim of the new heritage information boards and trail is to connect visitors and residents with the town’s extraordinary past.
Through the project led by Topsham Museum, the trail and boards tell a story from Roman occupation, through Atlantic fishing ventures and a thriving wool trade, and across centuries of maritime shipbuilding and commerce.
Deciding how to say a final goodbye involves balancing deep personal values with practical realities. In recent years, the conversation around British funerals has shifted significantly as families weigh the rising costs of traditional services against a growing desire for environmental sustainability.
You might feel overwhelmed by the weight of this choice, yet selecting between burial and cremation serves as the foundation for the entire farewell process.
Whether you lean toward the permanence of a local churchyard or the flexibility of a modern crematorium, your...
The relationship between the United Kingdom and Ireland has always been marked by close economic, cultural, and geographical ties. In recent years, particularly following Brexit, an increasing number of British entrepreneurs and business owners have been exploring opportunities to establish a company presence in Ireland. Whether you're seeking to maintain access to the European Union's single market, expand your business operations, or take advantage of Ireland's competitive corporate tax environment, setting up a company in Ireland as a UK resident can be a strategic and rewarding...
Free spins are a core feature in online slot games. While the base game focuses on matching symbols across reels or grids, free spins often introduce a new layer to gameplay, sometimes including extra mechanics or enhanced symbol behaviour. Knowing how they're triggered can help you understand how different slot titles are structured and what to expect once bonus features begin.
Many games from various providers include some form of free spins round. Although the details vary from one title to the next, there are a few common triggers and patterns used across the industry. This...
Storm Goretti is forecast to hit Devon later today (Thursday 8 January), bringing with it a mixture of disruptive weather conditions which could impact parts of the county.
Exceptionally strong winds could cause most damage, with the Met Office issuing a Yellow Weather Warning for strong winds in the county from 3pm this afternoon until 8am tomorrow morning.
Wind speeds of up to 70mph are expected on exposed coasts and hills in Devon. However, with the most severe Red Weather Warning currently in place for Cornwall and near to north west Devon, wind strengths across the...
