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Likely increase in domestic violence as a result of Coronavirus – what you can do

Suggestions that there will be a surge in domestic violence in the region as families self-isolate and schools face long closures has prompted a response from The Family Law Company.

Director Jane Chanot who is part of the Children, Child Abduction and Domestic Violence Team, says “I have real concerns that we’ll see an increase in situations where families are kept inside together for long periods of time, with likely financial worries as well.

“I believe we have a moral responsibility to provide services for vulnerable people at this time and I want people to know that we...

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Likely increase in domestic violence as a result of Coronavirus – what you can do

Suggestions that there will be a surge in domestic violence in the region as families self-isolate and schools face long closures has prompted a response from The Family Law Company.

Director Jane Chanot who is part of the Children, Child Abduction and Domestic Violence Team, says “I have real concerns that we’ll see an increase in situations where families are kept inside together for long periods of time, with likely financial worries as well.

“I believe we have a moral responsibility to provide services for vulnerable people at this time and I want people to know that we...

Painting

Reflecting on a successful sale

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 03/23/2020 - 10:37am

There's positive news from Chilcotts Auctioneers this week after a successful March sale.

Star performers were works of art by West Country impressionist painter F Stuart Richardson; the collection sold for over £10,000 (plus Buyer’s Premium). Some of the paintings are now going to new owners with a link to their subject matter. Liz Chilcott explained:

“We contacted the Katwijks Museum prior to the sale as several of the paintings depicted local scenes painted by Richardson during his European travels, including shrimpers and women foraging on the dunes.

“We were...

How To Pick The Right Dress For Every Occasion

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 03/23/2020 - 9:41am

Nothing is more embarrassing than showing up at an event and realizing that you’re not dressed for the part. Your wardrobe may always feel like a complete chaos whenever you’re invited to a special event and find nothing appropriate to wear; however, knowing how to work with what you have is key to picking the right outfit for every occasion. For obvious reasons, you wouldn’t want to show up for a job interview with ratty jean shorts or make an appearance at a midnight masquerade bash in a polka-dotted pantsuit.

If you want to dress to impress at every occasion, check out our...

Tips to go out always with style

Have you been looking to turn heads while out and about? Are you planning a night with the girls in the near future or has your boyfriend offered to take you abroad in the coming months? If so, it is always important to look your best. This is when a bit of style will come into play. What do the fashion experts have to say? Are there any cutting-edge ensembles that will serve to highlight your natural appeal that will not cost an arm and a leg? How does personal taste come into play? Let's take a brief look at a handful of timeless tips in order to make the most out of what you have to...

5 tips for candidates of  JEE mains 2020 paper

Joint entrance examination or JEE examination is a critical examination for candidates wanting to make a career in engineering. However, all students want to get admission in good colleges and to do this they have to score good marks in the exam. A candidate wanting to come out of the exam hall with flying colours has to keep many things in their mind during the examinations. The following are some of the essential tips for a candidate that wants to score good marks in the examination hall:

Read all questions carefully

It is critical for the candidate to read every...

Essential Things to Know When Considering Office Fit Out

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 03/22/2020 - 8:59pm

Did you know that, on average, up to 30% of all office spaces in the UK are either wasted or underutilized? With a properly planned office fit-out, you can maximize your office space , increase workplace productivity, enhance employee satisfaction, impress the stakeholders, and, ultimately, boost your business growth.

Whether you’re relocating your firm or undertaking a refurbishment, how you go about fitting out your office will mean the difference between a stress-free work environment and a dysfunctional one. To help you ensure that the time and money you invest in the process...

Baxter's delight as Williams agrees new deal

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, says he is delighted that prop Harry Williams has pledged his long-term future to the club

Brought to Sandy Park in 2015 by Baxter from Championship side, Jersey Reds, the 28-year-old has since gone on to not only establish himself as a key cog in the Exeter pack, but also progress to Test Match status with England.

News that he is prolonging his stay with the current Gallagher Premiership league leaders will be music to the ears of Baxter, who often says that his best recruitment lies around those key players he is able to...

Williams signs new long-term deal at the Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Sun, 03/22/2020 - 11:14am

Exeter Chiefs prop Harry Williams admits it was an ‘easy decision’ to put pen to paper on a new long-term deal with the current Gallagher Premiership leaders.

The England international has been at Sandy Park since 2015, joining the Devon club from Championship outfit Jersey Reds, and he has since established himself as an integral part of the much-vaunted Chiefs pack of forwards.

Part of the club’s Premiership-winning side of 2017, the 28-year-old tight-head has made just shy of 100 first-team appearances, scoring ten tries in the process.

News that the London-...

Coronavirus scam warning

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is warning people to be wary of suspicious emails as fraudsters attempt to exploit the spread of coronavirus.

Since last month the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has identified 21 reports across Britain where coronavirus was mentioned with victims losing over £800,000 in total.

Ten of these reports were made by victims attempting to purchase protective face masks from fraudulent sellers. In one instance a victim reported losing more than £15,000.

None of the reports have been in the Devon, Somerset or Torbay area....

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