The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world in unexpected ways and no one was prepared for the disruption that followed. Every industry had its share of the impact of the pandemic and the aviation sector was not excluded. This resulted in impromptu cancelled flights globally while agencies like Flightright constantly worked to ensure that passengers get compensated properly.
Flight disruptions are not new and have always happened in terms of delays and cancellations but what happens when it is a result of a global pandemic? A report as of January 2021 shows scheduled flights worldwide...
The last two years has created the perfect storm for cost-of-living problems across the UK and it’s speculated that things could get worse by April. As many households struggle to reach the first payday since before Christmas, we explore the measures households can take now to help make things more manageable.
New research shows that lower income households in the UK may have to spend half their income on energy. The industry regulator, Ofgem, has also announced that it will increase price caps in April, painting a bleak picture for some consumers.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back for 2022, bringing the latest action and adventure films to Exeter Corn Exchange on 10th and 11th March.
Starring intrepid characters, extreme expeditions and stunning cinematography, the tour features two new collections of inspirational films from the wildest corners of the planet.
“We are so excited to be sharing these awe-inspiring new films with audiences around the UK and Ireland – up on the big screen!” says tour director Nell Teasdale.
“As well as adrenaline-packed stories from the world’s best...
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back for 2022, bringing the latest action and adventure films to Exeter Corn Exchange on 10th and 11th March.
Starring intrepid characters, extreme expeditions and stunning cinematography, the tour features two new collections of inspirational films from the wildest corners of the planet.
“We are so excited to be sharing these awe-inspiring new films with audiences around the UK and Ireland – up on the big screen!” says tour director Nell Teasdale.
“As well as adrenaline-packed stories from the world’s best...
There is a right time to sell your property. The question is when. The timing of your move will be determined by how quickly you can sell your home. The process of selling your home should be painless. However, there are some important considerations you should keep in mind before you sell your property. For example, you need to carefully evaluate your equity, as it is crucial to get the best price possible. If you are upside down on your mortgage, you should consider selling your house before the equity is wiped out.
One of the most important decisions you'll have to make is...
Fourty years ago “ET phone home” was heard for the first time in our living rooms and songs such as I Love Rock n Roll, Don’t You Want Me and Come on Eileen were played across the land. But what is less known is that 40 years ago Brainwave started their incredible journey to support children with disabilities across the UK to reach their potential.
Since 1982, Brainwave has supported more than 13,000 children and families with a range of conditions including autism, cerebal palsy and Downs syndrome nationwide. They have delivered over 95,000 hours of therapy and loaned out 26,000...
Two new research programmes are helping find new ways to support people with dementia who experience problems with sleep.
Across the world, around 55 million people have dementia. Up to 90 per cent of them experience problems sleeping.
Both too much and too little sleep are common, and can have significant impacts on health, leading to falls, or worsening existing symptoms and increasing death rates. Commonly used sleeping tablets can also be particularly harmful to people with dementia .
Two research programmes led by the University of Exeter are now seeking to...
Six local projects have been awarded funding through Devon County Council’s Natural Capital Challenge Fund.
The £300,000 grant funding pilot scheme launched last year as part of Devon's £6 million recovery programme, which aims to provide help and support in four key areas: small and medium enterprises, employment and skills, the green recovery, and the hardest hit towns and communities. The Natural Capital Challenge Fund (NCCF) was created to stimulate the county’s post-Covid recovery through investment in the Natural Capital sector. The projects supported will contribute to job...
We have all decluttered our spaces before, but eco-friendly decluttering takes a little more consideration. Use these six simple ideas for sustainably removing clutter in your home.
It happens to everyone- you’re fine with how your home looks and feels until, one day, you realize that your living space has way too much stuff that makes it crowded. When this happens, it’s time to get rid of all the extra things you have but never actually use or need.
Whether you see decluttering as part of downsizing your cleaning efforts or simply simplifying your life, getting rid of...
