Cryptocurrency: What you should know before buying

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 6:34am

Cryptocurrencies have taken over the internet and are the hottest trend. Nowadays, everyone seems to be buying and selling crypto, especially on social media. According to Statista, their xnumber has increased from 66 in 2013 to more than 10,000 in 2022 .

Here are five things to consider before investing in your first coin.

Key Points

  • Know what you are buying
  • Which coins are legitimate and which are scams?
  • No regulation in place
  • There is generally no recognition of cryptocurrency as a legal tender
  • Conclusion
  • ...

How business owners can get the most out of their employees in 2022

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 6:19am

Many people today are turning their attention toward running their own businesses. It's easier today to start a business than ever before, and it's even easier to grow that new business into one that has employees, assets, and a wealth of customers and clients. It's important to remember that a key component of the success of a business is the employees who work tirelessly to meet deadlines and achieve their goals. Without these skilled employees, very few businesses would find the success that they currently have. Getting the most out of your employees may seem like a hard task, but you...

Visiting Devon? Here’s how to access medical help if you need it

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/07/2022 - 6:19pm

Each summer, data from our four emergency departments suggests that up to one quarter of patients are visitors to the county.

Devon’s NHS is reminding visitors to the county that there are plenty of options available to them, should they get injured or poorly while on holiday or if they have left their medication at home.

In the vast majority of cases a pharmacist can help you with advice and over the counter remedies. Whether it’s sunburn, an insect bite, an upset stomach or earache a local pharmacy can offer quick and easy assistance for minor conditions. You can find...

Local pest controller shares 3 tips on how to get rid of rodents 

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Sun, 08/07/2022 - 11:54am

If you're dealing with a rodent infestation, it can be tough to know where to start. But don't worry - help is at hand! We spoke to Warren from Smyth Pest Control , who shared his top three tips on how to get rid of rodents:

1. Block up any entry points

Rodents can squeeze through surprisingly small spaces, so it's important to block up any potential entry points into your home. This could include gaps in doors or windows, or holes in walls. If you're having problems with squirrels, make sure to check your roof for any potential access points.

Out of rats, mice...

Care home's charity summer fete brings community together

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/05/2022 - 2:04am

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together on July 30th at Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter to enjoy a Charity Summer Fete held in the home’s grounds to help raise money for the RD&E Hospital Charity – The Starfish Appeal.

Cumberland Grange hosted a variety of activities throughout the day including garden games, a bouncy castle, face painting, a BBQ, tombola, raffle, and a variety of wonderful stalls. There was live entertainment, with three different and amazing singers, including Julia Green who is also a Volunteer for Hospital Radio Exeter. All...

Exeter church looks for venue to distribute Christmas Hampers

The sunshine is out, but it’s never too early to think about Christmas!

Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, each year puts together hampers packed full of food to give out to people in need during the festive season.

We all know during the Christmas season it can be tough on finances, and these hampers are a much needed boost and relief to help people get by, bringing a smile to people’s faces.

Last year, they gave out a huge 1300+ hampers to families and individuals. A number of these were personally delivered to households.

Recipients...

Three interior door models that are also design items

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 08/04/2022 - 7:38am

In terms of design, the Italian houses have always been a top-notch benchmark for every architect of every generation. From the fancy villas built between 16th and early 20th centuries to the most contemporary buildings, Italian architecture and interior design have always steered the international taste and defined aesthetic canons, becoming an object of imitation and admiration basically everywhere. As evidence of it, you just have to browse any international architecture magazine, to discover that “Italian-style villas” are scattered everywhere, from Florida to Thailand, from South...

East Devon residents call on Devon CPRE to help them fend off solar on farmland

Villagers of Marsh Green in East Devon have made an urgent appeal to the Devon branch of the countryside charity CPRE to help them fight an alarming planning application for a solar farm that they fear would destroy hundreds of acres of productive land and increase the risk of their homes flooding.

The application also includes proposals that residents claim would effectively cut off the nearby hamlet of Westcott for five days a week during the construction phase to give heavy goods vehicles easier access. The developers claim construction traffic will use any of three routes,...

A new way to taste spirits with friends

A new way to taste spirits with friends

Authored by Azu Spirits
Posted: Wed, 08/03/2022 - 11:41pm

Blind tasting has always been used by judges at awards ceremonies to avoid preconceptions and focus solely on aroma and flavour. It has also become common among wine consumers more generally, allowing individuals and groups to enjoy, explore and, of course, test their knowledge of the wide variety of wines available.

Azu Spirits has found a way to offer this to spirits enthusiasts, providing an at-home blind tasting experience they can enjoy with friends. Ellie Gibson from Azu says “When someone says ‘this has notes of cereals, green fruit or bananas’ I find I can immediately taste...

last minute devon gin tasting

Upcoming Gin Tasting Event! 6th August

Event Date: 
06/08/2022 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
The Cridford Inn, Trusham

Join us this Saturday as we explore six popular styles of gin in a unique blind tasting! Soak up the summer with us at the idyllic Cridford Inn.

In our last gin tasting at The Cridford Inn we explored the diversity of six inspiring local craft gin brands. In our upcoming tasting event, we'll be looking at the classics, the forefathers of modern gin and the evolution of gin in Britain!

The six popular styles we have chosen in our blind tasting reflect developments in production, core botanicals and changing tastes, a wave that initiated the rise of craft spirits and the...

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