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...
There has been a huge increase in home decorating and DIY trends over the past few years. This is largely due to the pandemic and multiple lockdowns in the UK. Homeowners and renters turned their attention to decorating and used the time at home to complete tasks such as painting, home repairs and to undertake small DIY projects. There is lots of inspiration available online for anyone who wishes to take on some DIY. For example, have a look at our tips and ideas for making a large room feel cosy and welcoming . DIY projects don't have to be large scale jobs. It is best to start small and...
Varying skin types depend on several factors, such as age, ethnicity, and genetics. In addition, every skin type reacts uniquely to different ingredients, therefore, there may be instances when a commercial product may not be suitable for your skin type. A prescription product does not usually yield adverse reactions and consequently, awareness of the different skin types and specific maintenance for each is essential for skin care.
Here are the different skin types with their corresponding care maintenance tips.
Firstly, take a test to identify the type of skin you have...
Up and coming professionals at Milsted Langdon’s offices in the South West are jumping for joy after achieving a pass in their recent exams.
To become an accountant, trainees must undergo months of study and career experience to complete their qualifications and pass challenging exams set by some of the UK’s most prestigious professional bodies.
During the latest set of exams, 23 trainees at the firm’s offices in Taunton, Yeovil, Bath, Bristol and London got a pass mark and can now take the next step towards qualification.
Financial software development does not have to be costly and time-consuming. In 2021, providers can set up their systems quickly and enter the market with fully featured branded solutions. If you are wondering how to bring your financial idea to life, our tips will help you get started.
Creating a product from scratch is a complex and expensive endeavor. Discover white label digital payment platform systems that save time and money. With the right provider, like SDK.finance , you will get a unique structure supporting all of the operations. Your path to market entry will be...
Young people, who have been treated for cancer at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and Derriford Hospital, enjoyed three days of sailing with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust from Plymouth Yacht Haven, as the Trust aims to transform more young lives this summer.
13 young people, aged between 9 and 27, took part in three days of sailing between 3-5 August. Each group of young people were joined by a Trust crew of volunteers and a skipper who taught them to raise the sails and helm the 44ft yacht.
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust inspires young people aged 8-24 to...
Tokyo 2020 Olympic medallist and six-time Tour de France stage winner Wout Van Aert will make his Tour of Britain debut next month. The Belgian star is the second rider confirmed for this year’s Tour, which starts in Penzance, Cornwall, on Sunday 5 September and will race into Devon the following day (Monday 6 September). Van Aert will lead the Dutch Jumbo-Visma team at the UK’s biggest cycle race off the back of winning the prestigious final stage of the Tour de France on the Champs-Élysées in Paris and claiming silver in the Tokyo 2020 road race within the space of six days last month....
