A South West based firm of solicitors is delighted to see the success of its campaign for video wills as the Ministry of Justice announces forthcoming reform that permits the use of video platforms like Skype or Zoom.
Solicitors Title, an innovative firm of solicitors based in Exeter and Taunton, was the first law firm in the United Kingdom to prepare and execute a will entirely over the internet. The client was in self-isolation 150 miles away.
The established view of the legal profession, including the Law Commission, was that a will had to be witnessed in the physical...
Great news… Boston Tea Party is taking part in the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme from Monday.
Customers will get 50% off (up to a maximum of £10 per person) all food and non-boozy drinks every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday throughout August at their cafe in Queen Street, Exeter
With the discount in place that means you could have fluffy American pancakes with bacon and maple syrup for £3.75 or a signature Westcountry breakfast for less than £4.60.
With no minimum spend coffees start at 88p under the scheme.
Digital innovations by Devon’s health visitors, which ensure that new parents receive the support they need during the Coronavirus pandemic, have been recognised nationally.
Devon County Council’s Health Visitor Service has been quick to respond to the pandemic and offer virtual appointments, new birth phone and video appointments and specialist support groups, including infant feeding and sleep clinics.
Last week they were invited to share their innovations with the Institute of Health Visiting, the principle body tasked with sharing best practice to health visitors in...
SETsquared Exeter Student Startup Manager Emily Davies , has been shortlisted for the 2020 National Enterprise Educator Awards for her contribution to entrepreneurship education and support. Since she joined the University of Exeter in 2017, Emily has been pivotal in the development of the entrepreneurship support delivered through the Student Startups programme . The programme has been responsible for helping students on the first steps of their entrepreneurial journeys, from the generation of ideas, through to launch and trading. It provides a safe and supported space in which...
Graduates at the University of Exeter celebrated finishing their degrees in an online ceremony to mark their achievements - with some wearing home-made mortar boards and gowns.
The COVID-19 pandemic meant that physical graduation ceremonies were postponed until a later date, but an online conferment took place today (31st July 2020), to honour the students’ achievements. A physical graduation will be planned for a later date.
The conferment video was posted to the platform Flipgrid to students internationally with the Vice Chancellor Sir Steve Smith, the Chancellor Lord...
Blue Islands’ new frequent flyer programme ‘Blue Skies Club’ has got off to a flying start, with over 1,000 members joining in its first two weeks. Blue Skies Club is a contemporary take on traditional airline loyalty programmes. Its rules are designed to be simple and straight forward, making reward flights easy to achieve and with no surprise charges when you go to book.
The FFP is part of Blue Islands’ new product offering as the Channel Islands airline introduces new regional and inter UK air services commencing 31 August - including Southampton to Manchester and Dublin;...
Most dogs seem so energetic and ready for anything at any time that it can be easy to underestimate their needs. Dogs have surprisingly sensitive systems that require a great deal of care. Their diets must be managed properly to make sure that they are receiving the best nutrition possible, which, in turn, will ensure their optimum health. While it may sound odd, some natural herbs can help your dog a great deal, and incorporating them into their diet is not a terribly difficult task. The following 6 herbs are wonderful for dogs and are most assuredly worth a try.
Running a business means lots of small expenses that can quickly add up. And, while you can eliminate some expenses that your business may not really need, some are difficult to get away from, like gas and electric, water, and rent. However, the good news is that there are several things that you can do to cut back on these essential expenses; while you might not be able to get away with paying them completely, you can cut back and pay as little as possible to free up money for investing elsewhere. Here are some top tips and ideas that you might like to use to save more money on essential...
More and more people are becoming health conscious, and this is an important step. With concerns over the current pandemic crisis, an increase in obesity in the UK, binge drinking, and other health issues, it’s never been more essential to take a look at your patterns and assess how you can improve.
While it isn’t always easy to follow a healthy lifestyle, even small changes can make a difference. If you think you’d like to try and change some of your habits to improve your health but aren’t sure where to start, use these tips to help.
As many clubs begin to tackle the massive issues of how to manage the return to operations, one UK-based software company has stepped in to provide new COVID Track and Trace tools to their customers. Coacha already provides management software to many sports, recreational and pastime clubs all around the country and on an international level. These new additions will help to ease some of the pressures clubs are feeling as they open up, following the slight change in lockdown regulations.
Preparations Being Made
Sports clubs have been able to open their doors once again...
