Travelling to new places provides invaluable life experiences that can broaden our perspectives and spark curiosity about the world around us. Whether it's a family holiday, a school trip, a gap year adventure, or a business trip, being immersed in different cultures allows us to gain insights and understandings that classroom learning alone cannot provide. Travel encourages us to open our minds, ask questions, and gain knowledge first-hand.
Discovering Different Cultures
One of the greatest gifts of travel is the opportunity to experience foreign cultures different from...
Ahead of celebrating their 7th business birthday this month, Exeter-based KW Marketing has hosted and delivered its first-ever business growth event fuelling ambition and success for food and drink brands in the region.
FUEL Live, held at the stunning Winslade Manor, Exeter in April, saw more than 45 South West businesses attend a day to spark ideas and set a fire under their plans for success for 2024. Attendees included popular brands Hobbs Chocolates, Quickes Cheese, Foxcombe Bakehouse, Devon Distillery, Boundless Activated Snacking, Owens Organic Coffee and more.
Ever found yourself battling an invasion of ants in the summer or mice seeking warmth in your home during winter? You're not alone.
Seasonal pests can turn the joy of changing seasons into a real headache. That's where pest control specialists come in. In this article, we'll explore how these experts can help you reclaim your peace from unwanted guests.
From prevention tips to safe removal strategies, you'll find valuable insights to keep your home pest-free all year round.
Identification
Knowing what kind of pest you're dealing with is the first step...
Preserving the security of these applications is crucial in the linked world of today, as mobile applications rule the everyday activities. Both users and developers now seriously worry about app security due to the increase in cyber threats, which include everything from malware to data leaks. In an ever-changing threat landscape, this post examines many tactics and recommended practices to strengthen app-security.
Recognizing the Danger Environment of Today:
It's important to understand the makeup of the current threat landscape before diving into techniques for...
Airing on Friday 31 May, Killerton will be one of the central stories in Hidden Treasures of the National Trust .
Scheduled for 9pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, the programme will reveal new and compelling stories about the work going on behind the scenes of the National Trust to conserve incredible objects and properties and the passionate staff and volunteers who care for them. Each episode explores a different central theme, linking the houses, their histories, and collections as they undergo conservation.
Killerton will be one of the locations, featuring in episode 4...
There can be few of us who have not been affected by the 'cost of living crisis'. Even as the Prime Minster issued a statement claiming inflation was back to normal, that still means that prices are going up, not down. Rishi Sunak claimed that,
"Today marks a major moment for the economy, with inflation back to normal. This is proof that the plan is working and that the difficult decisions we have taken are paying off. Brighter days are ahead, but only if we stick to the plan to improve economic security and opportunity for everyone."
Overnight maintenance work will be carried out on the A361 and A380 next month (June).
A number of overnight closures will be needed to undertake the work which includes re-tensioning of safety barriers, line marking, grass cutting, gully emptying and bridge inspections. All of the closures will be from 8pm to 6am.
The A361 will be closed overnight in both directions between Bolham roundabout and Gornhay from 8pm on the evening of Sunday 16 June until 6am the following morning (Monday 17 June).
On the evenings of Monday 17 June and Tuesday 18 June, the road will...
One of the leading developers behind the Cranbrook expansion scheme has donated £1,000 to a local parish council.
Persimmon Homes South West selected Broadclyst Parish Council as one of its latest Community Champions winners after it applied for funding to set up a Little Free Library in Tithebarn, located at the entrance to the developer’s Cherrywood Grange site.
This is part of its ambition to create outdoor community assets across the parish, including in Tithebarn, to increase social cohesion, reduce isolation, and inequalities, as well as provide positive spaces for...
Companies must remain agile and adaptable in today's fast-paced and ever-changing business environment. One of the strategies that can help businesses achieve this flexibility is hiring part-time employees. Part-time workers can offer numerous advantages to organisations of all sizes and across various industries. This blog will examine the key benefits of hiring part-time employees and how they can contribute to your business's success.
Flexibility and Cost Efficiency
Enhanced Scheduling Flexibility: One of the most significant benefits of hiring part-time employees is the...
Active Devon Launch 'Walkability', a Child Pedestrian Training Programme During Walk To School Week
Walking is good for children, families and their environment. A generation ago, 70% of primary school children walked to school – now it’s just over half*. To help reverse this trend, Active Devon is delighted to announce they are launching a two-year Child Pedestrian Training programme (CPT), to enable children to learn key pedestrian road safety rules.
Co-designed with teachers across Devon, the programme has been designed to offer support when it is most needed and when...
