7 work safety tips for hair professionals 

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Sun, 10/31/2021 - 10:05pm

If you own a hair or beauty salon, you also have a responsibility to look after the health and safety of your employees and customers, so precautions must be taken where hazardous substances are used. You may not be aware of which products can harm you, so you must exercise extreme caution.

There are some precautions you should take in your saloon during the Covid-19 pandemic. But how can you ensure your safety at work? This article will provide you with seven work safety tips for your saloon or barbershop.

  1. Conduct a risk assessment

You must conduct...

Do I need a Covid test to fly to the USA?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 10/31/2021 - 6:14am

Visiting the United States of America is a dream for many all over the world. Whether it’s to witness the Statue of Liberty in person or to experience being in the city of Wall Street, USA amazes all. In fact, when it comes to travelling, the country welcomes all kinds of travellers including solo, couple, business, and families. Further, the beautiful beaches, vast landscapes, and astonishing skyscrapers attract all. Click here to know more about travelling to the US .

Even though a number of people travel to the USA, the rise of the pandemic last year resulted in closing...

Celebrating a Memorable Christmas in Exeter

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 10/31/2021 - 12:19am

Exeter has always been known to be an ideal place to celebrate a traditional Christmas, but this year it promises to be even better, with the arrival of its first Winter Wonderland at Northernhay Gardens. This spot is spacious enough to enable organizers to entice locals and tourists alike with a host of Christmassy offerings—including Santa’s Grotto, where you can meet the Big Guy himself and ask him for a coveted present. There will also be festive food and drink to tantalise your tastebuds like Bratwurst sausage, currywurst, a generous hog roast, juicy steaks and beef burgers and more...

Redmayne Bentley ‘Highly Commended’ at inaugural investment management Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 10/30/2021 - 11:13pm

Last week saw the inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Awards by PIMFA, the trade association for wealth management, investment services and the investment and financial advice industry. There were close to 100 entries for the awards, from the sector which looks after £1.65 trillion in private savings and investments and employs over 63,000 people.

The UK investment management and stockbroking firm Redmayne Bentley, who has an office in Exeter, was ‘Highly Commended’ for the ‘Best Approach to Wellbeing’ award. Other firms shortlisted in the same category included 7IM, Coutts and...

Preparing your fleet for crisis: 5 essential steps

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 10/30/2021 - 10:03pm

The lifeblood of a fleet lies in its vehicles and drivers. This is why it’s crucial to protect both assets, especially during a crisis. The problem is, most fleet managers tend to feel overwhelmed and dazed whenever something terrible happens. Of course, blanking out during times of crisis is a normal reaction.

This is why you need to set up a plan for emergencies even before they happen. This is what you call fleet risk management. Fleet managers need to set up a system to react accordingly during times of crisis and possibly stop problems before they occur. If you’re in the...

Robert Peston calls on Devon solicitors to aid charity campaign

ITV journalist Robert Peston is calling on solicitors in Devon to sign up to a charity campaign this November as the pandemic has left hundreds of local people waiting to write a will.

Some 49% of people in the UK do not have a will – and the coronavirus pandemic has seen a surge in demand for help from local solicitors.

The annual Will Aid campaign is helping meet the demand, but more support is needed from local firms who are receiving hundreds of enquiries from across the county.

The campaign not only helps both regular people up and down the UK communicate...

Wildlife friendly meat from Devon-based Farm Wilder

Let winter feasting begin with Farm Wilder’s wildlife friendly ethically reared meat boxes delivered straight to your door

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Sat, 10/30/2021 - 1:27pm

Delivered straight to your door this Christmas, Farm Wilder’s exclusive range of wildlife-friendly, pasture fed meat champions West County farmers who want to bring wildlife back to their farms.

The entire range is reared by farmers on Dartmoor, south Devon and east Cornwall who use regenerative farming practices. They work in harmony with the environment to benefit their animals, bringing high quality, high welfare ethically reared meat to your table with exceptional taste and texture.

Choose from a selection of boxes, or pick individual items and make up your own box....

Exeter Army Training Unit (West) rated ‘good’ for welfare and care of Reserve recruits

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/30/2021 - 2:50am

The inspection of Exeter and Cardiff based ATU(W) contributes to Ofsted’s 13th annual report , which assesses the effectiveness of care and welfare arrangements for recruits, trainees and officer cadets in Armed Forces initial training.

Inspectors carried out and assessed 14 inspections between October 2020 and May 2021, at the request of the MoD, for the annual report.

Two establishments were judged outstanding in all 4 key judgements and for overall effectiveness. Another 7 were graded good overall, and 2 were rated requires improvement.

ATU(W) provides phase...

Bonfires are not an excuse to burn household rubbish, warns Environment Agency

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/29/2021 - 11:23pm

Bonfires are not an excuse to burn household rubbish, warns Environment Agency. The Environment Agency is asking people who are planning on having a bonfire to make sure that they only burn small amounts of paper, leaves, untreated wood and cardboard and the waste is kept securely before being burned. Only clean, non-commercial waste should be burned like paper, untreated wood and cardboard. The burning of most type of waste is illegal as it causes pollution which can harm your own health as well as your family, friends and neighbours and can carry a fine of up to £50,000. Sam Pickard of...

Former Exeter student leads COP26 debate for young environmentalists 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/29/2021 - 11:14pm

A former Exeter student is set to chair a UK-wide virtual debate that will give young environmentalists a chance to discuss the big issues being raised by world leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

Bek Trehern (27), who graduated with a degree and masters in Zoology from the University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus, will host the COP26 Youth Debate on November 3 on behalf of environmental education charity the Field Studies Council (FSC).

The event, which will coincide with the UN Climate Change Conference (October 31 to November 12) is expected to...

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