A bridging loan is a great alternative to a typical mortgage. It’s flexible, quick and won’t cause you too much upheaval to get your hands on the cash you need to purchase a property. They’re often the best form of loan for homeowners who are struggling to bridge the gap between the completion date of their property and the purchase of a new property.

However, the instant access to cash will result in a significantly higher interest rate. With banks getting stricter on lending to property buyers, it can often end up in a financial catastrophe for some. Another great choice of...

Back in 2012, the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged to become known as the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Consequently, all CRB checks became known as DBS checks, which have been designed to help various business owners to make informed and safe recruitment decisions. By performing a DBS check, an employer can relax in the knowledge that an employee is suitable to work with a vulnerable group of people.

When is DBS Check Required?

Many employers in both England and Wales are required to perform DBS checks on...

Bitcoin gambling is something that continues to rise in popularity and if you look at the reasons for this and the current trend of investment in cryptocurrency, it is unlikely to go away anytime soon. Cryptocurrency is the solution to many problems that punters have, and that is why so many people have latched on. From slow payments to fees and restrictions, off of these are things that can happen when you are gambling with different types of c​rypto bet​ but none of those happen when you gamble using Bitcoin. While ever cryptocurrency is the answer to so many problems that people face,...

Long gone are the days when someone could decide they wanted to gamble online and then have an easy time finding a viable online gambling site. The truth is there are literally hundreds of licensed and regulated online gambling websites operating for the benefit of European gamblers. With no two gambling websites exactly the same, it makes for a very difficult decision for a recreational gambler who has never before gambled online.

At this point, there’s truly dozens of very good online gambling websites/mobile apps that are worthy of a strong recommendation. Gambling sites like...

Due to a phenomenal reaction, the SME National Business Awards have today announced an extension to their entry deadline due to the number of late requests. The new deadline is Wednesday 3rd July at 3pm. Applicants can enter up to 3 categories at www.smenationalbusinessawards.co.uk

Awards Director Damian Cummins explained "The phone has not stopped ringing as busy entrepreneurs seek an extension to complete their entries and we are happy to oblige to ensure we take the country's premier businesses to the finals at the iconic Wembley Stadium".

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A proposal to sell part of a city park to create access for vehicles at a proposed new housing development is set to be ruled out by the City Council.

Exeter Homes Trust had requested that the council sells a section of Bull Meadow Park to create a turning point for cars to access new homes as part of the proposed £9m redevelopment of Fairpark Almshouses.

The Council previously announced it was considering a request to sell the freehold of 130 square metres of land to the developer, subject to a successful planning application for the development at the bottom of Magdalen...

Arranging a funeral, paying professional fees and ensuring your loved one has a meaningful send-off has never been more expensive. If the current trend continues, then the average cost of dying could reach £10,441 by 2023.

It goes without saying that the most expensive part of passing away is holding a funeral.

The national average cost of a basic funeral in the UK is £4,271, a massive increase of 122.5% since 2004.

The South West of England is the most expensive place to hold a funeral outside of...

Exeter Cathedral School is delighted to formally share its glowing inspection result following an Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) Inspection in May. Inspectors praised the School’s overall educational quality and awarded it ‘Excellent’ in all a

Exeter Cathedral School is delighted to formally share its glowing inspection result following an Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) Inspection in May. Inspectors praised the School’s overall educational quality and awarded it ‘Excellent’ in all areas.

The ISI Inspection report found that ECS was ‘Excellent’ when considering...

There are many reasons that motivate a good house clean, and it’s usually down to visiting guests, hosting a party, or greeting the in-laws. These occasions can lead to a mad rush and panic while you spruce the place up, making sure every room and area is spotless and presentable to people other than your own family.

There is, however, a much more serious reason for cleaning your house, and it all comes down to your health. Your health, and the health of your nearest and dearest, needs protecting at all times, and while this may conjure up images of wearing your seatbelt...