For a long time, contact lenses were viewed as a simple alternative to glasses. They corrected vision, stayed discreet, and rarely invited much discussion beyond comfort or prescription strength. That perception is changing.
Modern contact lenses now sit at the intersection of healthcare, design, and emerging technology. Advances in materials, customization, and visual performance are pushing lenses beyond basic correction. They are influencing how people express themselves, manage eye health, and even interact with their environment.
A new on-site management team has been appointed at Radford House, the latest retirement community from Adlington Retirement Living on Weirfield Road in Exeter.
The exclusive community offers 65 one, two and three-bedroom age-exclusive apartments, alongside a wide range of communal facilities including a homeowners’ lounge, coffee lounge, on-site restaurant, hair salon, therapy room and activities studio.
Leading the new team is General Manager Kay Suckley, who brings 12 years of experience in retirement living following a career in the legal sector. Kay previously...
Small business owners manage many competing priorities, from customer experience and staffing to operational costs and risk planning. Fire protection is one area that hasn’t always been given the attention it deserves. Traditional approaches, such as standard extinguishers on walls and basic evacuation drills, no longer match the variety of risks that modern small premises face. Many businesses are now moving towards smarter, technology-supported solutions that protect people, safeguard assets and support business continuity.
At the heart of this shift is a recognition that fire...
Even in offices that rely heavily on digital tools, printed documents continue to play an important role in day-to-day operations. Contracts, presentation handouts, internal notes and labelled files all rely on a printing setup that works smoothly and consistently. Rather than focusing solely on technical specifications, choosing the right equipment involves understanding how people work, how often they print and what level of reliability they require.
Assessing printing habits before choosing new equipment
Before investing in updated tools, it helps to look at the office’s...
Financing has become a familiar presence in daily British shopping habits. Once reserved for cars and home renovations, it now appears alongside everything from fridges to laptops. The result is a subtle shift in how UK households approach essential purchases. Rather than saving for months or dipping into emergency funds, more families are spreading payments across the year to keep monthly budgeting predictable.
This shift is not purely about convenience. It reflects practical decision-making in a cost-conscious climate. When essential home equipment fails, families rarely have...
Selecting the ideal scissor lift table is a critical decision for warehouse managers in England aiming to enhance safety and operational efficiency. The right lift table must meet key requirements such as appropriate load capacity, suitable platform dimensions, and adequate lift height. It is also essential that the equipment complies with UK regulations including the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the BS EN 1570 safety standards. These regulations ensure that lift tables are safe to use, with features like safe working load (SWL) markings, anti-slip...
School shoes rarely get much thought until something goes wrong. Blisters appear in the first week back. Soles are worn smooth by half-term. Complaints about sore feet turn the morning rush into a daily debate.
In 2026, choosing the right pair matters more than ever – not because school shoes have become complicated, but because expectations have shifted. This guide to choosing the best school shoes focuses on what actually matters for everyday school life.
Children are more active, school days are longer, and parents are paying closer attention to comfort, durability,...
Design work is underway for a new leisure centre, a key addition to Cranbrook’s expanding town centre, with proposals including a 25-metre and learner pool, gym, fitness studios, soft play, and a café.
Residents’ feedback will help shape the proposals for the new leisure centre, so that these facilities meet the needs of a growing population, expected to reach more than 20,000 people. Two engagement events are planned, with the first set to take place in early 2026. Following engagement with residents, the planning application for the leisure centre is expected to be submitted in...
Police in South Devon are urging residents to keep their doors locked overnight and make sure burglars are not given an easy ride.
Several incidents have been reported of car keys being taken by opportunistic offenders but victims have also reported other personal items being stolen such as phones, jewellery and cash.
Various towns and villages across South Devon such as Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth have been affected and those victims reporting incidents so far have been from a range of ages. Residents can heed some simple advice to make their homes...
How safe is your drink on a night out this Christmas?
The likely answer is very as confirmed spiking cases in Devon and Cornwall remain low. However, we are asking revellers to be extra vigilant and for friends and colleagues to keep a watch this festive season.
Spiking can come in many forms such as putting alcohol or prescription drugs or illegal drugs into a drink, injecting someone with prescription or illegal drugs, putting prescription or illegal drugs into their food, or putting prescription or illegal drugs into their cigarette or vape.
