Devon is expecting another battering from the latest named storm tomorrow (Tuesday 7 December).
Storm Barra is forecast to bring gale force winds, particularly in coastal areas, from 9am tomorrow until 6pm on Wednesday.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Severe Weather Warning for windy conditions throughout the next couple of days, with winds of up to 80mph in exposed coastal areas and up to 60mph inland.
Devon County Council’s gritting fleet will also be out on most of the county’s main gritting routes overnight tonight as road surface temperatures are set to...
Wondering what some of the best cycling days out are in the UK? We’ll be exploring eight of the most popular ones in this article…
Cycling is a brilliant sport that not only makes for a fantastic all-body workout, but also gives you the opportunity to explore the world around you. One of the biggest drawbacks when it comes to cycling, however, is safety. Especially if you’re cycling with kids, you may be concerned about accidents along the way.
Of course, cycling accident claims can be sought if you are injured, or you injure someone else, en route whilst cycling....
Exeter is host to some of the UK’s most successful and long-standing family businesses. Businesses like this span the city, whether it’s G Philips & Sons ‘The Farmers Friend’ Ltd, or Devon Contract Waste. They are a lifeline to many employees and customers, and have become a part of the local community.
It is often assumed family businesses are more fragile than other forms of enterprise. Research has shown only about 30 percent of family businesses make it to the second generation .
We often hear in the press of family businesses who have mishandled the succession...
After having to restrict visits to loved ones last Christmas, many families are planning big celebrations this festive period, but there are some who will be alone. RGB Building Supplies is encouraging people in the local area to be part of its ‘Keeping you in mind’ campaign.
Between Wednesday 1st and Wednesday 15th December, the builders merchant is inviting people to write a message on a postcard, or for younger residents, RGB has designed a Christmas colouring sheet. RGB’s branch team will then pass on the postcards to homeless shelters and the pictures to care homes, as well...
Does the idea of buying anything refurbished put you off? When it comes to refurbished woodwork machinery, we are here to tell you that certainly shouldn't be the case. Here, we explain why.
What does refurbished mean?
Machinery and equipment is often labelled as refurbished, not because they have gone wrong but simply because they were no longer needed or have been replaced, or perhaps had a fault that the owner could not fix. When thoroughly refurbished, they offer an affordable way to purchase better equipment with often considerable savings over the same model...
Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group, has signalled its intention to continue expanding its Exeter office following the appointment of Neil Sparkes as a Financial Planner. The news comes on the back of the recent appointments of Neil Thornton as a Financial Planner and Will Matthewman as an Investment Manager.
Neil has more than 30 years’ financial services experience and joins from Francis Clark Financial Planning where he worked initially as a Paraplanner and latterly a Financial Planner. Prior to Francis Clark he worked...
Cleaning your home isn't just about making it look good. It's also about making your home a safer and healthier place . Often, we unknowingly make mistakes while cleaning that are not the safest things to do. That's what I am going to discuss here.
I will go through 7 common cleaning mistakes people make that aren't safe. The purpose of knowing these is to avoid them. So, without wasting any more time, let's get going.
Now, these are some general mistakes anyone can make, and it's easy to avoid them as well. What's more important is that you don't make these mistakes...
Making money from home used to be a popular dream, but it was a rarity to find such an opportunity. In current times, it is much more likely to come across a way to earn money from the comfort of your home. We have created a list of 10 popular side hustles that will provide you with some extra spending money every month.
Start Blogging
Blogging is a very versatile way to make additional cash. Ideally, you will combine your passions with content that readers will find interesting. You will probably start by writing about personal successes, failures, and...
An invisible dog fence is an electrically charged fence placed underground to keep your dog within a confined area in your yard. The fence is digitally connected to a transmitter in your house and a receiver on your dog's collar to keep him from going beyond the set boundaries. This article discusses why you should invest in an invisible dog fence. To learn more about the benefits, reading further.
It is cheaper than a physical fence
Constructing and maintaining physical fences can be pricey. If you compare the cost of buying materials and installing the physical fence, you will...
Exeter Cathedral School has announced the appointment of Russell Collins as their Director of Music from April 2022.
Russell emerged as the stand-out candidate from an extremely impressive shortlist, and following a rigorous two-day recruitment process (candidates were asked to attend 2 interviews and a pupil panel, complete an administration task, teach a lesson, coach and accompany (sight-reading) a senior pupil, direct a choir and conduct an instrumental ensemble) the selection panel were unanimous in their decision that Mr Collins is the perfect fit for this significant post...
