Safety measures for cycling in major cities

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sat, 07/24/2021 - 6:24am

It absolutely goes without saying that you have to stay safe when you are out on the road. If you feel as though there are things that you could be doing to try and be safer when in the city, then this is the guide for you.

Know what to do if you are involved in an accident

It’s a good idea to begin with the worst case scenario. Preparing for the thing you’re trying to avoid is helpful.

Number one is, once you’ve been hit, if you can move, you should get out of harm’s way and ensure that no one else is in a dangerous position. After this, it’s about gathering...

Can vaping CBD enhance your cognition power?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sat, 07/24/2021 - 6:19am

Over the last decade, research highlighting the harmful effects of cigarettes became more noteworthy. As a result, more and more people started to migrate to healthier, safer, and more sustainable options. One of the best viable alternatives that opened up included vaping. Companies like CBDfx- https://cbdfx.com/products/cbd-vape-oil-kit/ took advantage of this change in sentiment to develop and market highly efficient and effective vaping devices. Vaping enables individuals to reduce their dependence on nicotine or tobacco while enjoying the benefits offered by cannabis. As a result, it...

New Exeter Bus Station set to open

The new Exeter Bus Station will open to passengers on Sunday 25 July, it has been revealed.

The new station – a striking glass-fronted building in the heart of the city centre - replaces the current bus station which was constructed in the 1960s.

This new, fit-for-purpose modern facility will promote green public transport in the city and rural communities for decades to come.

The new Bus Station will offer a massive improvement for passengers, with features such as glass-fronted covered waiting and boarding areas and high quality facilities.

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Help to influence the future fundraising strategy at Devon Air Ambulance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/23/2021 - 1:43pm

It will be no surprise to hear that a huge reduction in fundraising opportunities throughout the past 18 months has affected the income at Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) and it will take years to turn round the financial shortfall.

With this in mind, the charity is looking for new ways to fundraise, to ensure that they have the means available to maintain this life-saving service for the people of Devon and the South West well into the future and they want to gain your views about how they might do that.

This summer, DAA are already being tasked to a higher number of missions...

Mexico leads hospitality sector recovery in Latin America

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 07/23/2021 - 11:30am

According to a report published by eRevMax, data indicates that advance hotel bookings in Mexico reached 76% late last year as traveller numbers begin steadily rising and stable growth returns with the COVID-19 pandemic displaying a V-shaped recovery.

Leisure travel optimism is back in Mexico

eRevMax says it has been tracking key metrics and reservation trends for its properties across markets and noted Mexican reservations saw a sharp fall in between March and April last year at the beginning of the pandemic, but it is now witnessing a strong recovery that began in June 2020....

The South West is losing over £10 billion to fraud each year

Authored by Andy Skinner
Posted: Thu, 07/22/2021 - 11:40pm

Fraud is costing businesses and individuals across the South West £10.5 billion and UK £137 billion nationally every year, according to research published by national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe.

The Financial Cost of Fraud Report, developed by Crowe in conjunction with the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies at the University of Portsmouth, draws on more than 20 years’ extensive research across a range of industries, organisations and countries, to reveal the true scale of this problem.

Chris Mould, partner at Crowe’s Cheltenham office, said: “In every sector of...

Peter Pan

Event Date: 
05/08/2021 - 7:00pm to 08/08/2021 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Exeter

Peter Pan is back bigger and more raucous than ever! This summer, British Youth Music Theatre brings to the stage a terrifically modern musical adaptation of J.M.Barrie’s classic tale at the beautiful and historic Powderham Castle.

Embark on a journey to Neverland with the boy who never grew up, his trusty sidekick Tinkerbell, his unlikely partners Great White Panther and the Red Indians, and the cunning, cowardly Captain Hook with his motley crew of pirates.

This truly memorable family show by Jimmy Jewell and Nick Stimson combines a fabulous pop-rock score, and...

RBL seeks new Poppy Appeal organisers in Devon

The Royal British Legion is seeking new volunteers for this year’s Poppy Appeal in Exeter, Exmouth, Okehampton, Barnstaple, Sidmouth, Chudleigh and Kingsbridge as the RBL celebrates its centenary in 2021, they have approached the Devon Freemasons for help but will still require more manpower. Last year, the RBL lost millions of pounds in donations after face-to-face collections were cancelled for the first time in the charity’s history due to the Covid pandemic. But now the charity is looking for new Poppy Appeal Organisers to cover the above areas. The Poppy Appeal last year was forced...

Striking show homes just launched at Pinhoe development

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:38pm

Linden Homes launches two brand new show homes offering house-hunters a first look at their latest development Harrington Park.

Harrington Park offers a brand-new collection of energy-efficient and stylish 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses for sale in Pinhoe. Built with modern life in mind these stunning new homes benefit from open plan living spaces, spacious bedrooms and room for a home office.

Prospective customers can visit the three-bedroom Elmslie and four-bedroom Mylne homes with Covid-safe viewings available on an appointment-only basis. Due to high demand, home buyers...

14 Devon properties shortlisted in the Michelmores Property Awards 2021

Following a day of deliberation, 14 development projects in Devon have been named in the shortlist at this year's Michelmores' Property Awards. The prestigious Awards are now in their 19th consecutive year and recognise and celebrate the very best property and construction schemes in the South West, as well as the teams involved.

The Ada Lovelace Building, Sideshore, The Gordon Messenger Centre, and VSimulators Building at Exeter Science Park have each been shortlisted in the Project of the Year (under £5 million) category.

Named after the 19th century English...

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