The Cheltenham horse racing festival held annually at the Cheltenham racecourse in Gloucestershire is one of the most extensive and well-known events on the horse racing calendar, second only to the grand national.
The festival grows each year in popularity, and the numbers are there to back it up, in 2021, a record amount of over 70 million bets were taken totaling over £210M, showing a 40% increase since the 2019 event.
Of the many different races available to bet on, the four main events that stand out are the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother...
A unique ‘shleep’ retreat has been unveiled today for sleep weary Brits, which brings real life sheep-counting and world-leading sleep science together, after research reveals that almost a quarter (23%) of the nation are sleeping worse this year than before, with almost half (44%) experiencing sleep problems in 2022.
The world first staycation experience, by Emma Sleep , can host two guests overnight in a custom, private sleep dome, with views across rolling Sussex hills, surrounded by sleep-inducing numbered sheep and a guided experience that brings sleep science and nature...
Stagecoach South West have announced today that following a comprehensive review of their network, from Sunday 30th October 2022 there will be a number of changes to bus timetables in the South West.
Changes mainly affect Exeter and outlying areas and North Devon. There are also a couple of minor changes in Plymouth and Torbay.
These changes will enable the company to focus resource where demand is greatest, concentrating on maintaining vital journeys and connections and to provide a network that best meets the changing needs of the communities they serve.
Financial experts Old Mill have appointed highly experienced tax specialist Chris Watts as Associate Director in the Capital Tax Advisory Team.
A qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians, Chartered Institute of Taxation and Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Chris has 26 years’ experience in the industry, with particular expertise in highly complex tax structures and the tax rules around emerging assets.
The 43-year-old started his career in 1996 when he joined PKF-Francis Clark as an apprentice. He worked his way up from tax trainee to Tax...
As the cost of living crisis continues to impact the prices of energy, fuel and commodities, local businesses across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to make the most of available support to boost their resilience.
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub offers free, impartial, expert business advice, and has a range of programmes and grants available to help support businesses with growth, resilience, trade, marketing, recruitment, and more.
Businesses are being encouraged to get in touch with the Growth Hub team, who offer signposting services and can...
When employees feel included, they’re much more likely to be productive, motivated and creative. With over a third of workers in the UK feeling unsatisfied with their jobs , tackling this problem could start with promoting safety and positive inclusion in the workplace.
It’s vital to help your staff feel safe and important within their role. In the following guide, we’ll explore exactly why this psychological safety is paramount in the workplace.
What are the benefits of a happy team?
When you employ a group of colleagues within a healthy, supportive environment...
While we’ve seen the government and public authorities take a clear stance of climate change of late, there remain concerns that the issue isn’t been taken anywhere near as seriously as it should be.
To provide some context, the earth’s temperature has risen by 0.14 degrees Fahrenheit per decade since 1880 , but the rate of warming since 1981 is more than twice this rate (0.32 degrees Fahrenheit) per decade.
But what has the government done so far to tackle climate change, and are news agencies doing enough to report climate change issues accurately? Let’s find out!...
Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has announced that its popular three-day Christmas Market will return for 2022, taking place from Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December (10am – 5pm).
Free to enter, and with on-site parking available for £5, the family-friendly Christmas Market will feature independent stalls offering everything from delicious food and drink to unique gifts handmade by local craftsmen. Visitors will also have an opportunity to explore the Abbey’s stunning grounds and its beautiful Abbey church, which form the backdrop to the festive Christmas market.
Employees from an Exeter-based company are taking part in a month-long walkathon to raise money for Brain Tumour Research .
A 25-strong team from Shipman Financial Planning is aiming, with the help of 10 others from parent company Amber River, to walk more than 40,000 kilometres (24,901 miles) throughout September – the equivalent distance of travelling around the world.
The team from Shipman is fundraising for Brain Tumour Research after financial administrative assistant, Louise Pickering lost her mum, Angela Linnell to the disease 26 years ago.
Visiting India is a wonderful experience, whichever way you look at it. While you may be reluctant at first when taking into account factors such as distance, flight costs, finding cheap and affordable accommodations , hygiene, and cultural differences, you can be sure it will be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience that will mark you forever. Here are the reasons why you should travel to India at least once in your life.
1. Visiting India is Cheap
Although it is true that plane tickets to India are not very cheap, we can always look for the best times to find...
