Due to the unfortunate Coronavirus pandemic, many of us are stuck at home under quarantine having been furloughed by our employers, and suddenly we have an awful lot of time on our hands. This will probably come as a novelty to most people as our lives in the 21st Century are increasingly busy and we often don’t even have time to think, let alone have time to learn new skills. As we are under lockdown the best avenue to learn a new skill or hobby is via the internet, so, now that you have the opportunity we are going to look at the most efficient ways to learn new skills online.

Few things can be as terrifying as having a stalker close on your trail. The experience can be - at best - deeply uncomfortable, and at its worst, terrifying and traumatic. Stalking ends up leading to other types of violent crime, which is why it’s important to nip it in the bud right away and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you think you might have a stalker and want to know what to do, read on for more information.

First things first, identify the stalker and find out who it may be. Thomas Feiter from Fighter Law Firm (...

Everybody has a set of home essentials that they return to all the time. From WD40 to sellotape, there are some things we can't live without. But how many people would put superglue in that category? For many of us, superglue is something we buy when we need it. That's fine, but if you look closely, there are many great uses for this everyday item - making it an essential purchase for anyone's home.

For starters, superglue isn't just a practical standby to rely on when your shoes start to fall apart or your table legs...

As part of the entertainment sector, online gambling has been constantly increasing its market share during the last couple of decades. Casino games attract more and more people who are looking for an easy and pleasant way to spend their spare time. These days, you can play your favorite titles without leaving your home and save time and money. On the other hand, mobile apps guarantee you instant access while you are out. Generally speaking, you can find any of the old classics re-shaped and polished according to the modern trend. But which are those that more frequently entice gamblers...

The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has spoken to businesses across the South West about the challenges they have faced during the coronavirus pandemic and how the government can continue to support them through these unprecedented times.

The bosses of Cornwall-based Ocean Fish and Kepak, along with fishermen Julian Baker and Andy Giles and Devon farmer David Chugg, were among a raft of businesses to speak to George Eustice MP during a special business roundtable.

The virtual meeting is one of many similar being held by the Conservative...

The UK’s leading art retailer, Castle Fine Art, has announced the reopening of 30 of its galleries nationwide, including its store in Exeter, from Monday 15 June.

As the nation welcomes the easing of lockdown, the doors to 30 galleries have reopened, with a series of measures put in place to keep customers, employees and artists safe amidst the “new normal”. Social distancing floor markers, dedicated sanitation points and limited customer numbers are some of the new in-store measures introduced. In addition to this, Castle Fine Art is offering private out of hours appointments,...

The FORCE Cancer Charity shop in Heavitree has reopened for the first time in nearly three months.

The shop in Fore Street closed on March 23 due to the Coronavirus pandemic but the team has been working hard to get the building safe for staff and visitors.

And it paid off with a steady stream of customers throughout the first day.

"Amazing day!" said Shop Manager Anna Heard.

"Great to see a lot of our regulars and welcome them back. It has highlighted the need for some more signage in terms of directions etc.. so thank you to everyone today for helping us...

Social media influencers must place more emphasis on promoting affordable staycations in place of extravagant holidays abroad to help curb climate change, experts advise.

According to EU recommendations, the maximum amount of CO2 that can be generated per person from flying is 0.6 tonnes. However, the average person currently generates 8.4 tonnes of carbon emissions each year - exceeding the target level 14 times over.

Air travel is detrimental to the environment now more than ever as the number of airline passengers worldwide has doubled over the past two decades. This...

Two people in Exeter are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The Friernhay Street neighbours netted the windfall when EX4 3AR was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Tuesday 16th June 2020.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt sent her well-wishes to the winners. She said: “A big congratulations to our winners today. I’m sure they’ll enjoy spending their winnings and I hope they treat themselves to something special!”

A minimum of 32% of ticket sales goes directly to charities...

A cheap and readily available steroid which was part of a nationwide COVID-19 trial that included patients in Exeter has been found to reduce the risk of dying in patients admitted to hospital with the virus.

The University of Exeter and the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) were collectively among 175 NHS hospitals signed up to the RECOVERY trial, coordinated nationally by Oxford University and delivered by the National Institute for Health Research, Clinical Research Network.

Established in March this year, the randomised clinical trial is...