Of Lost Time to publish Letters of Note, including correspondence from Albert Einstein

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 08/10/2022 - 6:25am

Of Lost Time, Future Science Group’s literary unit, publishes letters of note in anthologies that provide insights into prominent historical moments and the lives of influential individuals. Now, in publishing personal correspondence by Albert Einstein , Of Lost Time allows readers a glimpse into the mind of one of history’s greatest and most influential figures.

Here, we’ll explore a letter from the German-born theoretical physicist to his young son Hans. This letter highlights the ways that Einstein attempted to bond with his son despite their distant relationship in the days...

SWR announces August strike service levels

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 08/10/2022 - 1:20am

South Western Railway (SWR) is urging customers only to travel by rail if absolutely necessary between Thursday 18 and Sunday 21 August due to the planned industrial action.

Customers should expect severe disruption on the network and, if they must travel on any of those days, should seek to do so by other means.

SWR has published its strike days service levels for Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 August, which will provide a severely reduced service on the routes Network Rail has made available.

Significant parts of the network will be closed entirely and...

New community travel fund to tackle loneliness with transport

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 9:26pm

A new grant fund has been launched by Devon County Council to tackle loneliness through transport. The Connecting You Community Grants Fund will provide grants to projects and organisations to help connect people to activities that help tackle loneliness.

The fund is open for applications from projects and charities across Devon. Grants can be applied for to fund specific transport projects tackling loneliness or transport related activities to enable people to access activities that will help.

The grant is part of a Department for Transport funded project that Devon...

Barbecues banned on Dartmoor to cut risk of wildfire

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 8:14pm

Dartmoor National Park Authority has today introduced a temporary ban on open fires and barbecues on all common land within the National Park. The ban has been introduced in response to the prolonged dry weather and the risk wildfires can pose to people and animals, as well as damage to property and the natural environment. People who plan to spend time in the National Park are urged to be extremely vigilant to the increased risk of fires. A wildfire can start rapidly from things like a disposable barbecue, a cigarette or a match thrown out of a car window, or empty glass bottles left in...

Jurassic Fibre extends ultrafast broadband network to Cornwall

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 9:50am

South West based internet service provider, Jurassic Fibre, today announced the start of their ultrafast broadband network build in Cornwall.

The award-winning broadband company has already rolled out their state-of-the-art network to homes and businesses across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, where many towns and villages had previously struggled with inadequate and unreliable digital connectivity.

Bude marks the start of the broadband provider’s expansion across the region, with the Point of Presence site (the access location at which the Jurassic Fibre network will be...

What should you know before choosing jobs in sports betting?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 8:08am

In the light of online gaming, sports betting has gained immense popularity and thrill that most people find hard to leave the industry.

While it is possible to earn profitably and make a full-blown career out of it, there are crucial things that you should consider before committing fully to jobs in sports betting , as explored below.

Experience matters

Whenever you interview for any position, the highest ranking qualification is your experience. Similarly, when searching for jobs in sports betting industry, having extensive experience comes in handy.

If you...

Michelmores team at powderham castle after completing the relay

Michelmores relay delivers trophy to Powderham Castle for September's 5k Charity Run

Authored by Michelmores
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 7:51am

A team from Michelmores has taken part in a relay to celebrate the return of their 5k Charity Run, taking place on Thursday 8 September 2022.

The annual charity run took a short hiatus during the pandemic but returns for 2022, at a new venue. In its first 20 years, the Michelmores 5k Charity Run took place in the centre of Exeter, starting at the Cathedral Green and running around the city. This year, participants will be running through the glorious parkland of Powderham Castle in Kenton.

Managing Partner, Tim Richards said: 'We're very pleased to bring back the...

Westbank's Kidzone Manager Lucy Elliott with two of the preschoolers in her care

Westbank expands its Kidzone as ‘Outstanding’ local childminder joins the charity

Local health and wellbeing charity Westbank will soon be providing even more services and facilities for preschool and school-aged children near Exeter, overseen by a highly-experienced new Childcare Manager.

The expansion of Westbank’s Kidzone will give families in the Exminster area the option of wraparound childcare - a ‘one-stop’ facility for drop-off and pick-up - and a stimulating new indoor-outdoor environment where their children can play and explore.

Lucy Elliott recently joined the Westbank team as Kidzone Childcare Manager. Lucy has more than 12 years of...

Reasons why you should have a functioning bank account in the UK

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 6:41am

There have been a lot of discussions recently about the best way to save your money. With so much uncertainty in the economy, a lot of workers are abandoning the banks for alternative money storage options . However, this might not be the best idea in the long run.

Banks have been a part of the British economy since the late 1600s, and they are going to continue to be part of the financial infrastructure for many years to come. This is because these businesses offer so much to the average worker, even more than you may realise. Let’s look at why you should have a functioning bank...

The Future of Serviced Offices Post Pandemic

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 6:31am

Everything about the way we work has changed immeasurably in the last couple of years. Working through a pandemic has shown many businesses what they need to do to succeed – and the changes that need to be made. One of the biggest shifts that has occurred is the move to a more hybrid approach to work, with many companies looking to rent serviced office spaces to help with the needs of their business and their staff.

Here’s what’s in store for the future of serviced offices post pandemic.

The pandemic and serviced office spaces

In 2019, serviced office spaces were...

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