‘Lockdown Legends’ – the people of Devon who went that extra mile to help out during COVID-19 – are still being sought for a photographic exhibition in Exeter.
Nominations for the exhibition at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery close this Sunday (19 July), so don’t miss the chance to feature in this historic event.
Organisers have stressed that teams can be nominated. However because of the subject matter and social distancing, people are being asked to use just one person to represent the team in the nomination.
Bitcoin is a game-changer with its new innovative and kind of money. The concept started way back in 2009 and is still going strong. An anonymous person released it through the alias, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Bitcoin works like money but without the involvement of middlemen, or more specifically, banks. You can do almost anything with bitcoins that you can do with money. You can book hotels on Expedia or buy Xbox games with bitcoins. You can even purchase a property by a company called bitcoin real estate.
According to statistics , more than 100,000 merchants worldwide accept...
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc through the British economy, a number of measures have been introduced by the government in a bid to keep the economy moving. One such move has been the decision by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to announce a stamp duty holiday at the beginning of June. In doing so, the stamp duty threshold has seen an increase from £125,000 to £500,000 and for places such as the county of Devon, this is music to many peoples’ ears.
This increase in the threshold means savings of up to £15,000 for anyone moving in Devon. The county itself is already a...
Prior to settling for an investment decision, a lot of factors must be considered to get the best profitable return on such investment opportunity. No investor goes into business to make a loss, but the challenge with investment is that once you don’t get your priorities right, it is inevitable to experience the opposite of profit. Before engaging in any investment or business, it is vital to have a prior and basic knowledge of the business and its profitability rate.
Every business venture is a risk, and any investor that cannot take or handle risk is not prepared for the...
Local businesses have been some of the hardest hit by COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown, and as restrictions begin to ease it is important now more than ever that we all support them. South Western Railway has today launched a campaign to celebrate local businesses across the region, with three tailored business recovery packages up for grabs.
South Western Railway is asking locals to nominate their favourite local business across the South West, to be given the chance to win one of these packages up to the value of £12,000. Whether it’s the village butcher’s, the local...
A major decision that many individuals and businesses make is whether to go for contract hire cars or whether to purchase a car. Both contract hiring and buying have their advantages and disadvantages.
Depending on your particular situation, the factors below will help you in making your decision.
Advantages of contract hire cars
Pay only the depreciation over the lease term
With contract hire, you pay the effective depreciation of the car, not the total depreciation, unlike when you buy. So, if a car’s value is £50,000 and its estimated value after two...
Due to ‘you know what’ Donavon Frankenreiter will now be touring in 2021 and will headline the Phoenix in Exeter on Monday 1st November.
Donavon has been writing, recording and touring his music for 20 years. With over a dozen full-length record releases and hundreds of songs written, the traveling troubadour has become beacon for funkified jams, stylish stomps and feel-good grooves. From his surf-inspired serenades to classic blues-rooted funk, the Donavon is always evolving. It would seem he’s just getting started…
Donavon first came to the South West back in 2004 when...
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is launching a nationwide search to find a ‘Mascot Maker’, a child who will design the official mascot for the Games and win tickets to the Opening Ceremony.
Children aged five to 15 from across the country are being challenged to create their own Birmingham 2022 mascot which reflects the identity, heritage, and culture of the West Midlands, and embodies everything the region stands for: youthfulness, diversity, dynamism and creativity.
The entries that best reflect these attributes will inspire the official Birmingham 2022...
Exciting announcement from local organisation MIDI with a call out to all!
Music in Devon Initiative (MIDI) is a non-profit community interest company, who exist to provide opportunities for musicians in Devon. They have successfully brought the city centre streets of Exeter to life each year for the last four years with the ever-popular Exeter Street Arts Festival! But then, COVID hit and all plans for their 5th birthday celebrations this year came to a halt…Until now!
An annual event held on the last bank holiday Saturday of August, this year the ESAF organisers are planning to...
With the current development in technology, most dealers are switching to online marketing for their products. Almost everything is online, and you can make your purchase at the comfort of your home at any time.
With the profound changes, there are several mobile contracts and networks to choose from online. However, it can be hard to determine the best deal with the many dealers.
This article explains how you can get excellent contract deals online with fewer challenges.
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