The highly infectious variant of COVID-19 discovered in Kent, which swept across the UK last year before spreading worldwide, is between 30 and 100 per cent more deadly than previous strains, new analysis has shown.
A pivotal study, by epidemiologists from the Universities of Exeter and Bristol, has shown that the SARS-CoV-2 variant, B.1.1.7, is associated with a significantly higher mortality rate amongst adults diagnosed in the community compared to previously circulating strains.
The study compared death rates among people infected with the new variant and those...
Freemasons’ Hall has announced its first Organ Concert of 2021, which will take place on 30 March, at 7pm. The event, being held virtually, will showcase the magnificent Willis pipe Organ, which resides in the Grand Temple of Freemasons' Hall in London, an art deco masterpiece completed in 1933. The concert is to be given by Carl Jackson, MVO, director of music at the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and he has held organ scholarships at Downing College, Cambridge as well as his current base of Chapel Royal. Before his current role at Hampton...
A shfords has recently been appointed to the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) Advisory Board. Ashfords will be represented by Partner Brian Farrell and Senior Associate Jonathan Croley, from Ashfords LLP's Commercial and IP team.
The news follows the expansion of the board from 14 to 20, in order to better reflect the different aspects of developing, building and operating anaerobic digestion (AD) projects. The members of the Board will help steer the organisation's strategic policy direction, ensuring that they are focussed on the most important issues for...
Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) funding for hundreds of East Devon businesses is waiting to be claimed before the deadline at the end of March. Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) will remain open until further notice.
The LRSG emergency coronavirus funding for firms will go back to the Treasury at the end of the month if it is not claimed.
As of 8th March, £14,649,070 has been paid by East Devon District Council in grants to local firms. £14,051,357 has been paid to businesses legally required to close and £597,713 has been paid to businesses which could remain...
Are you a dog lover? Do you have a pet dog at home? As a pet owner, you must be knowing how important it is to take good care of your loving pet. Research shows that keeping a healthy and happy pet can influence the health of its master positively. It is even said that pet owners have better health conditions than those who do not keep a pet at home. Thanks to the loving bond you build with your pet and stay emotionally fulfilled all the time.
As a pet parent, you need to make sure that your dog stays healthy all the time. You will need to maintain a healthy routine for your dog...
The old saying “every cloud has a silver lining” could not be any more accurate than in Thailand's hotel property market today. With the worldwide pandemic causing many hotel owners in the country to put their properties on the market, it is now a buyer’s market in hotels for sale in Thailand .
And while these hotels might not seem like a wise investment in such economically uncertain times, the historical ability of Thailand's tourism sector to bounce back quickly after serious economic downturns have caught the attention of savvy investors.
A Group of Business and Management students from the University of Exeter have started the social enterprise 'Happy Carrot', which sells environmentally conscious products with the added aim of donating their profits to the Exeter Foodbank, a charity providing emergency food packages for families in need in the Exeter area.
The group of seven students is selling reusable shopping bags shaped as fruits and vegetables during the month of March to raise money and awareness for the local charity.
Ione Hale, HR Officer for Happy Carrot, explained that the group came up with...
Are you planning a caravan tour or camping trip to Cornwall? Although there are a lot of holiday parks and camping sites scattered throughout the region – not all of them are equal.
Some sites may be closer to the more popular tourist destinations. Others may have certain attractions that make them unique.
If you’re not sure where to start, why not take a look at the top 5 caravan holiday parks and camping sites in Cornwall that are a notch above the rest:
Chiverton Park
Situated in the Cornish countryside just 3 miles from St. Agnest,...
Buying a hot tub or spa is often far more difficult than most people imagine it to be. With so many different variations out there, it’s tough to figure out which one you should get, how much you should pay, and what you need to look for.
Before you make a decision, here are five tips that can help you choose the right hot tub or spa, and save you both time as well as money:
Decide firmly on a spa, hot tub, or portable hot tub
Although the terms ‘spa’ and ‘hot tub’ are often used interchangeably, they are actually entirely different. A spa is a...
Are you struggling to find a pair of sunglasses that fit you perfectly and (more importantly) make you look cool? The right sunglasses can elevate your entire image and make you look and feel great. But finding the right sunglasses can be tricky – unless you know how.
Identify Your Face Shape
One of the best ways to find the right sunglasses is to make sure it matches the shape of your face. But to do that you first need to figure out what shape your face is.
The good news is that it really isn’t that hard to identify your face shape. All you need to do is stand...
