Modifying your home’s lighting system need not involve any significant renovation at all, and there are a number of ways in which doing so could prove advantageous to you. This includes saving energy as well as setting the right atmosphere in particular rooms. In this regard, Saving Light Bulbs could prove helpful once you are ready for such modifications.

There have been traditional incandescent and halogen light bulbs for many years; however, they are not energy efficient since much of the energy spent on lighting goes to waste in the form of...

Blue Cross is calling on cat owners in Devon to neuter their pets to avoid the hundreds of unplanned litters of kittens needing the charity’s care.

The charity is facing a hidden pet welfare crisis due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and is concerned that pet owners are not neutering their pet to avoid vet fees. There are also concerns that owners may be deliberately breeding their cat to sell the kittens, but a lack of buyers leads to them being brought into rescue or simply abandoned to fend for themselves.

Stuart Insley, Centre Manager at Blue Cross in Devon said...

Michelmores has announced the return of its annual Employment Law Conference, a key event for HR professionals, business leaders and in-house counsel navigating the next phase of workplace regulation, risk and reform.

Taking place on Wednesday 18 November 2026, the conference will be delivered as a hybrid event, giving delegates the option to attend in person at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter or join online.

The 2026 conference comes at an important moment for employers, with significant employment law reforms on the horizon and businesses facing increasingly...

Exeter Chiefs Women head coach Oli Bishop has named a captain and two vice-captains for the duration of the JAECOO Next Gen Cup.

Emily Robinson will lead the women through a second campaign while there are new vice-captains in place, centurion full-back Merryn Elworthy and Black Ferns prop Amy Rule.

Bishop said: “The three leaders we decided to pick are based on the work they have done for us in the past. They hugely represent the club on and off the pitch.

“They definitely want to grow our team and are huge in our team-first attitude. With a young group going...

Getting your business into the press is one of the most powerful things you can do for your brand. But securing media coverage is not as simple as sending out a press release and hoping for the best.

The truth is, journalists receive hundreds of pitches every single day. To stand out, your story needs to have something that genuinely makes it worth covering.

There are a few key ingredients that tend to separate a good PR story from one that gets ignored, and understanding them can completely change how you approach your media outreach. Whether you are a start-up finding...

As youth unemployment hits a decade high, new data reveals which UK towns and cities offer the best motor industry opportunities for young jobseekers

The number of young people in the UK not in education, employment or training (NEET) passed 1 million in early 2026 for the first time since 2013, official figures show, with unemployment among 16-24 year-olds rising over the past year.

Now, new research into the UK's motor trade sector has identified where jobseekers, and young jobseekers in particular, currently stand the best chance of finding work in the automotive...

A Devon man with motor neurone disease (MND) has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to fundraising by the MND Association’s Royal Patron HRH The Princess Royal.

Joff Machell, 56, from Exeter, was presented with the award by The Princess Royal at a special event held at Blenheim Palace in July, which celebrated the vital contribution volunteers make to people affected by MND.

Joff was recognised for the inspirational way he responded to his MND diagnosis, overcoming the devastating end to his much-loved career in orthodontics and channelling his energy into...

Number plates can need replacing for several reasons. A plate might be cracked after a minor knock, become faded with age or suffer damage that makes the registration harder to read. Drivers may also need new plates after transferring a registration to another vehicle.

Whatever the reason, buying a replacement is not simply a matter of choosing something that looks right. Plates displayed on UK roads must meet legal requirements covering matters such as characters, spacing, colours, materials and markings. Checking the current official rules before ordering can help motorists...

Leading South West legal firm, Amicus Law, announces “best ever” first quarter in its 22-year history, with a 22.5% growth in turnover against the same period in 2025 and an increase of 65% in profits for the year so far.

With record financial results and a direct year-on-year growth, the results highlight the firm’s elevated position across the region and an ambition to match. It also recognises the firm’s development within its 113-strong team, ongoing technical investment, a huge increase in new business and strengthened financial planning – thanks to a renewed business...