A Devon-based business that makes jigsaw puzzles has doubled its production workforce, increased its premises and invested for future growth as a result of soaring demand for its popular picture puzzles during the last eighteen months.
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, All Jigsaw Puzzles has grown its workforce in Hatherleigh, acquired a neighbouring business to expand its warehouse storage and, most recently, invested £200k in new equipment to sustain its rapid growth. The expansion of its warehouse has created more space for staff to socially distance, and the business...
The Creative Craft Show returns to Exeter this September
From families and friends to Olympian Tom Daley, the world of craft has attracted many new enthusiasts over the last 18 months and ICHF Events’ Creative Craft Show, returning to Exeter’s Westpoint Arena from Thursday 23rd– Sunday 26th September, has something for everyone.
From sewing, felting and papercraft to knitting and jewellery making, the Creative Craft Show brings the hottest new supplies and latest trends to die hard crafters and newcomers alike in the South West.
The Environment Agency have launched a 12-month pilot with Hello Lamp post to give residents and visitors to Exmouth the opportunity to have a ‘conversation’ with the Exmouth Tidal Defence Scheme. Hello Lamp post allows people to have two-way 'chats' with objects in their local environment. QR codes have been attached to parts of the tidal defence around Exmouth, anyone with a smartphone can scan the QR code or text the number on the sign to begin a conversation. Residents and visitors will be able to find out why the defences are needed and how they can reduce their own flood risk in a...
Regardless of the type of business you have or the industry you work in, staying on top of the latest buying trends is key. Not only do buying trends help you to provide customers with the products and services they are looking for, but they ensure you are not left behind by competitors.
If your target market is suddenly leaning towards a specific type of product or service, you can make the changes necessary to provide exactly what they want. If consumers are beginning to search for products in a specific way, such as via social media or search engines, you can change your...
We all want a good night’s sleep, but for some, it’s easier than others. There are many reasons people struggle to sleep, including illness, stress, and routine interruptions. However, these are often temporary and will subside on their own. If you find it difficult to sleep more often than not, it may point to an underlying condition. Sleep is an important part of living a healthy life, so you shouldn’t ignore sleep illnesses. Below, we will tell you what to look out for and how to treat common sleep problems including insomnia.
Relapse can happen at any stage of recovery, and it’s important not to deem the blip as an instant failure. For those that are struggling to stay on the right track, it might be due to a lack of tools and knowledge. This guide should help with that.
Relapsing is part of the addiction disease. It’s something that has to be battled through, overcome, or prevented every single day, and that can be understandably exhausting. To help minimise the impact of relapsing and reduce the number of relapses you have, here are three top tips to keep in mind.
Reported bicycle thefts fell by nearly 19% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2019, according to the latest police crime figures.
The falling rate of bike crime comes despite a record boom in bicycle sales during the UK’s successive lockdowns.
The total number of bicycle thefts between April and June 2021 came in at 17,940, almost 19% lower than during the same period in 2019, when reported thefts clocked in at 22,140.
The biggest year-on-year drops were recorded in West Mercia, Hertfordshire and the City of London, where police...
Local broadband company Jurassic Fibre has today announced that they have achieved Future Net Zero accreditation.
Working alongside energy-saving consultancy Balanced Energy , the award-winning ISP has mapped out a series of green goals to reduce the company’s carbon emissions by 50% before 2030 as part of their pledge to become completely Net Zero by 2050.
According to new government legislation , all companies in the UK must become Net Zero by 2050, which means achieving a balance between the emissions put into the atmosphere, compared to the amount removed. The UK is...
Earlier this summer, leading gallery group Castle Fine Art unveiled an exclusive limited edition Shadowman collection and immersive exhibition experience. The brand-new collection, curated using original artworks from the Richard Hambleton Archive, includes four limited-edition graphics of the well-known New York shadowed figures.
Hambleton was renowned for his graffitied works, which first appeared in alleyways and subways of 1980s New York, sparking fear and controversy amongst many of the city’s inhabitants. His well-known menacing ‘shadowmen’ revolutionised street art,...
The Muddy Dog Challenge is back in Exeter for more mud, sweat and cheers helping to raise money for the dogs and cats at Battersea.
Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge is one of the UK’s biggest obstacle courses you can take part in with your dog. The aim of the challenge is simply to have fun while raising money for Battersea. Participants can enter solo, in a team with the kids, with or without a dog, and there is a distance of 2.5km or 5km to choose from. All registered participants will receive a Muddy Dog Challenge t-shirt and dog bandana to take part in, and a medal and rosette...
