Stagecoach South West reflects on the great success of their bus driver apprenticeship as national apprenticeship week draws to a close.
With 36 apprentices currently on the bus driver apprenticeship programme as well as a number of engineering apprentices at its four locations across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, the South West are leading the way with some stand out apprentices already in 2020.
The bus driver apprenticeship programme includes workshops with a customer service focus covering all areas from ticket machines to route familiarisation. January’s Apprentice of the...
However you define wellness, one thing you can’t deny is our growing obsession with it, in any capacity; which is always a good thing in our humble opinion.
Wellness is a broad spectrum, it’s suggestive and ultimately down to the individual. Your personal journey to wellness will vary to someone else’s. Wellness also doesn’t have to be so over-thought and is really about the smaller scale things in life, we often tend to lose going through the motions.
So what exactly is wellness? The easiest way to some up wellness is taking care of you, from the inside out. Whether that’s...
Addiction is a struggle and has harmful effects on those who are suffering from it, as well as the people around them. Like any addiction, it is a hard habit to kick and can consume the victim in ways that they cannot control. In order to help the addicted, we must understand what they are going through and the effect it has on them.
An addiction to alcohol is no different. Because alcohol is so socially accepted, it can be hard to pinpoint when someone has gone so far down the rabbit hole. Also, it is so powerful over the victim that they may find themselves making excuses for...
A first minute opener from Vadaine Oliver and Sam Hoskins’ 80th-minute penalty gave Northampton Town all three points in this Sky Bet League Two encounter.
Manager Matt Taylor reverted back to the side which travelled to Macclesfield Town in City’s previous League Two encounter - but did made one change with Tom Parkes replacing Dean Moxey in central defence.
After just 54 seconds the Grecians, rather unfortunately, found themselves behind as Northampton’s Oliver latched onto a lofted ball over the top of the back three and half-volleyed past Lewis Ward into the top corner...
If you are a pet owner, you know how much concern fleas are for your pet and your household. Getting rid of this nuisance can be trickier than it seems. One of the hardest things about dealing with infestations on your pet is that it causes your dog or cat a great deal of irritation, and resolving it fast is a priority.
Fleas can be a big problem if left unchecked and unresolved, that is why you should get information about them quickly. Not only is this useful for the well-being of your pet, but it is a good way to keep your home healthy too. Regardless, helping your pet is the...
Exeter is one of the best cities to visit in the South West. Its distinct charm draws people from across the country every year, and it has a mix of heritage sites, fun attractions and shopping opportunities to enjoy. It’s not the biggest city in the UK in comparison to other popular locations of Bristol and Plymouth. However, it’s packed with things to do and sights to see for people of all ages.
Spring is the perfect time to visit the city, and as the Easter break is also coming up, you’ll find a host of events waiting to be explored.
People have been giving their feedback on Exeter's bid to become a Net Zero Carbon city by 2030.
The first community engagement event has taken place in the city. A steady flow of people attended the inaugural drop-in session at The Beacon Community Centre in Beacon Lane.
Families and individuals turned up to discuss the Blueprint for a Net Zero Exeter, and identify the everyday challenges and barriers that must be overcome.
Arts organisation Encounters are hosting a series of community drop-in events across the city during February and March.
CHANGES in the law mean separating or divorcing parents struggling to make arrangements to see their children can have direct access to barristers to represent them inside and outside court (February 2020).
In the past a solicitor was required to instruct a barrister, but due to rule changes under the Public Access Scheme, members of the public are now able to instruct barristers direct.
Family barrister and co-founder, along with fellow barrister Sarah Evans, of Bristol-based legal service Children in the Middle, Elizabeth McCallum explains: “Most people understand how...
Day in day out, most of us are bombarded with noises and distractions from various sources all day long. But unbeknownst to many, this can have a significant negative impact on their life, health, and wellness. From triggering stress to disrupting your sleep and affecting your concentration, a noisy home can wreak havoc in your life in quite a number of ways.
While there’s little you can do to prevent noise pollution in the streets, outdoors or your workplace, there are a few ways you can promote quietness in your home, some of which will be covered a bit later on this article. If...
Spring is almost here. As the earth renews itself during the season of regrowth, mother nature blesses us with abundant gifts in the form of colorful flowers and delicious fruits and vegetables. This gives us the perfect opportunity to revive our bodies by leaving behind the rich and heavy winter foods, and embracing all things light and fresh.
To help you get ready for the season of renewal, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite foods that taste better during spring.
1- Asparagus
Rick in vitamins K and B, copper, selenium, and many other essential nutrients,...
