Road fly-tipper scourge: 100,000 more incidents in England last year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/16/2022 - 9:27pm

With a 15% surge in fly-tipping on England’s highways, drivers are urged to be the nation's eyes and report incidents to catch those responsible.

Incidents of fly-tipping on English roads have increased by 22% over the last three years – and by 15% in the last year alone. This rise equates to an additional 100,000 incidents in the year, equivalent to a staggering 1,330 a day, or almost 10,000 a week.

The litter goes beyond everyday items: over the last year, incidents of dumping tyres rose by a quarter and people discarding vehicle parts increased by 15%. Posing even...

Evocative new sculpture unveiled at the University of Exeter

An unusual and thought-provoking new sculpture, created to characterize how science is confronting one of the world’s biggest threats to human health and food security, has been unveiled at the University of Exeter.

The stimulating new artwork, called Pharmakon , was created by Devon artist collective Still/Moving and is made from recycled bronze.

The sculpture was installed outside the Geoffrey Pope Building at the heart of the University’s Streatham Campus.

Guests of honour at the unveiling included Dr Jonathan Pearce, Director of Strategy and Planning for the...

Volunteers mark decade of horticulture and friendship at community garden connecting students and their neighbours

Volunteers are marking a decade of innovative horticulture at Exeter’s Community Garden - where students work with their neighbours to cultivate food and friendship.

The beautiful space, at the University of Exeter’s Streatham campus, is helping people to learn new skills, meet friends and protect the local environment and biodiversity.

Volunteers are experimenting with new ways to enhance the habitat, which is also a teaching space for students studying food security and sustainability.

Professor Lisa Roberts, Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter, and...

Fahim Imam-Sadeque weighs in on the financial advice you don't need any more

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 06/16/2022 - 3:50pm

There are tried-and-true pieces of financial advice that have been passed down for generations. Business development professional Fahim Imam-Sadeque says that some of this advice is still very applicable in today's financial world.

However, some advice is no longer relevant. The key is understanding what pieces of advice are still relevant and which ones are not. Avoiding poor advice will help you make sound financial decisions instead of ones that can do more damage than good.

Here are five pieces of financial advice that should not be blindly followed.

You don...

One Voice Media supports Cream Teas for Cancer

One Voice Media is proud to support FORCE Cancer Charity as its charity of the year for 2022. As part of the team’s support, One Voice is inviting the business community of Exeter to purchase a ‘Cream Teas for Cancer’ pack enjoy together on Southernhay Green in central Exeter on Thursday 7th July 12-5pm.

Now in its fifth year, Cream Teas for Cancer has raised more than £22,000 for the Exeter-based charity. Cream teas can be purchased online in advance and will be delivered on the day. Enjoying the cream teas together as a community is a big part of the campaign. FORCE Fundraising...

Force launches campaign to recruit new police constables

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 06/15/2022 - 10:57pm

Devon & Cornwall Police is launching a campaign to recruitment new police constables.

Applications open on Thursday 16 June and will close on Thursday 14 July 2022 and it is hoped that the campaign will attract individuals from a range of backgrounds, age and experience.

Assistant Chief Officer Alexis Poole, Director of People, said: “A career within policing is like no other. As a member of our force, you will help people every day, where no two days are the same.

“We offer constant professional development opportunities to allow colleagues to grow...

How to make sure your budget doesn’t DIE with DIY

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 06/15/2022 - 10:06pm

Our love for ‘Do It Yourself’ (DIY) has not faltered amidst the cost of living crisis, currently sweeping the nation.

But unfortunately, our finances might not have been so lucky.

With rising inflation, the UK public are in need of some new tips and hacks to protect the luxuries they enjoy the most, and do so in a manner that’s most cost-effective.

According to Online Betting Guide’s (OLBG) Discretionary Spend Index, the average Brit spends £3,304 a year on DIY (2021-2022) — the largest spend recorded across 12 discretionary spend categories, according to their...

The Best Flowers to Buy for Every Occasion

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 06/15/2022 - 9:21pm

Flowers are one of the most popular forms of gift out there, and for very good reason. Flowers can both look and smell beautiful and can embody a wide range of different messages, everything from let’s celebrate you to I’m sorry for your loss. The very versatility of flowers can be both a blessing and a curse for some people, as they worry that getting the wrong bouquet could be sending an unintended message. This guide is here to help you learn the best flowers to buy for every occasion, so you are never left wondering again.

Birthday Flowers

As Eflorist.co.uk explains...

Foot Anstey advises on the sale of Totnes-based Naturesave Policies

National Law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has advised the shareholders of Naturesave Policies Ltd, the UK's leading green and ethical insurance provider, on its sale to Lloyd & Whyte Ltd, the Taunton-based financial planning and specialist insurance service company.

Founded 28 years ago, Naturesave Policies has won awards for its top ethical rating insurance by the Good Shopping Guide and the Queen's Award for Enterprise for Sustainable development.

In 1995, Naturesave Policies created the Naturesave Trust, its own registered charity. Naturesave Insurance has donated over £1...

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