Are You Ready for a Pet? 8 Questions to Ask Yourself

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 07/16/2021 - 3:22pm

Whether you live alone, with friends, or have a family, there may be a time where you consider getting a pet. However, before you do so, it’s important to do some research first. Owning an animal is often a long-term commitment, and you want to make sure that you give them the happy and healthy life they deserve.

Below we are going to take a look at eight questions you should ask yourself before you think of getting a pet.

Sound interesting? Then let’s get started.

Can I afford a pet?

The first question to ask yourself if you are thinking of getting a...

MP and St Loyes Councillors call for urgent review on “disaster waiting to happen” cycle lane scheme

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, along with St Loyes councillors on Exeter City Council, are calling for a re-think of a cycle lane scheme on Russell Way.

Concerns have been raised by residents following the introduction of cycle lanes on both sides of Russell Way heading into Clyst Heath.

The road is also open to traffic from both directions which often leads to cars having to cross into cycle lanes on either side which raises concerns about the safety of both cyclists and road users.

The unusual scheme was pushed through planning by the Labour members of the...

Are skills assessment tests really useful?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 07/15/2021 - 10:37pm

Many recruitment agencies and big companies have taken to using skills testing software over the years. They do find skills assessment tests very useful during the hiring process. And skills testing is utilised prolifically by proactive recruiters along with recruitment software use. Read to find out the ways these tests help the recruitment stage.

Let us begin by addressing what skills testing is. When job seekers apply for a position, they may be asked to take some assessments. These tests, usually online, are designed to measure an individual’s skill and knowledge. The test...

Is it time for a headlight restoration?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 07/15/2021 - 11:43am

Despite their prominence, headlights tend to be some of the most overlooked features of a vehicle. Many car owners fail to notice anything about their headlights beyond the fact that they are operational when it is dark outside. It is crucial to address and correct such a lack. Headlights are a vital safety component of a car; they should be as well cared for as the frame and the engine.

Have you observed that some vehicle headlights change over time? Their outer lenses begin to dull before they become yellow and foggy. When the cloudy effect reaches its peak, it slashes the...

Safe hands – Devon-based GripHero helps Wales’ Six Nations Championship

Wales, winners of the 2021 Six Nations Championship, know a thing or two about safe hands, good defence and the health and wellbeing of their players; all of which played a key part in this year’s coronavirus-hit competition. What rugby fans won’t know is that they had a secret weapon on their side; GripHero, a Devon invention that protects hands and prevents the spread of coronavirus from communal touch-points.

Spotted by one of the Welsh team’s nutritionists, the dispensers – which normally protect motorists from cross-contamination at the fuel pump – provided the perfect way to...

The Fragrance Shop announces new store opening in Exeter

The Fragrance Shop, the UK’s leading independent fragrance retailer, is excited to unveil another new store (the fourth newest store of 2021) in Exeter. Opening its doors on Friday 30th July in PrincesshayShopping Centre, The Fragrance Shop are ready to welcome new shoppers to explore and indulge in the best fragrances.

Customers can pop in and speak to one of The Fragrance Shop’s fragrance experts, to sample the hottest and newest fragrances for this summer and the bestseller of 2021 so far.

To celebrate the launch of the Exeter store, customers will be welcomed to its...

Exeter welcomes flexible workspace operator Clockwise

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/14/2021 - 11:04pm

Flexible workspace operator Clockwise is opening its newest building in Exeter this week, expanding its footprint into the South West’s beating heart of tech and innovation.

As Clockwise’s tenth space, the opening marks another step in the business’ rapid growth across the UK and speaks to its strategy to open spaces in cities emerging as hubs for tech and innovation. The 2021 Tech Nation scale ratio report suggests Exeter, alongside Belfast – home to Clockwise’s space in River House - and Dundee, are the most likely cities to become leading UK tech hubs.

Set over three...

Behind the Walls: Why are footballers laying down for free kicks?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 07/14/2021 - 10:02pm

Nicknamed the ‘draft excluder’, in recent months it has become popular for teams to position a player on the grass behind the wall formed in defense of a free kick. There are claims that the unlucky player is the one who lost a pre-match bet, the butt of an in-joke, or simply just the man who drew the short straw in the dressing room. Whether your betting strategy consists of choosing super 6 teams , picking the stars of the week or following form, it is worth looking at how free kicks are defended by each team and working out who gets the role of lying behind the wall.

We are...

Property Auctions specialist, 247 Property Auctions, spread their reach outside of the South West with extended services

Authored by Amy_Helm
Posted: Wed, 07/14/2021 - 6:36pm

247 Property Auctions recently celebrated its first Anniversary following a successful year of business. Starting out a new business as the pandemic took hold of the country in March 2020, Scott Gray Auctioneer and Founder of 247 Property Auctions and a familiar face in the property industry, saw a requirement for flexible weekly online auctions serving both private and corporate clients to dispose of property and land. Offering an expertise of over 20 years in the business, with an extensive network of property connections, clients have quickly seen the benefits of buying and selling by...

When and how often should you pen test?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 07/14/2021 - 3:31pm

In 2021 every company should be aware of the possibility of a cyber-attack. Bigger companies know that these situations are almost unavoidable. That’s why they are so eager to hire Bulletproof to help improve their security.

A penetration test, also known as a pen test, is basically a simulated cyber-attack against your system to check for vulnerabilities. It can involve the attempted breaching of any number of application systems in order to uncover unsanitized inputs that are susceptible to code injection attacks and many more.

In this article, you can find information...

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