No homeowner wants to look like a copycat. It’s for this reason why you must avoid following interior design trends or attempting to replicate your loved ones’ homes.

To impress every single visitor that you welcome inside your home, you must aim to put a distinctive stamp on your property. If you are unsure how to turn your house into a stunning home, read the below guide to creating a unique interior design.

Add Intrigue into a Room

Create intrigue by incorporating objects that will instantly grab a visitor’s eye. For example, hang oversized artwork onto one wall...

Gina Awad of Exeter Dementia Action Alliance and Dr David Kernick have been showing a group of third year Exeter University medical students what it might be like living with dementia, as part of a special study unit.

The students have been learning about the importance of social action to reduce the stigma of dementia and improve the lives of young people living with the disease and their families.

Dementia is a major public health challenge. The Exeter Dementia Action Alliance is part of a growing UK social movement group that seeks to reduce the stigma and misconceptions...

Since Roman times, Exeter has been an important centre for trade and that is still the case. As one of just two urban centres in the county it has a strong local base, able to attract both workers and consumers from a considerable area beyond its borders, while the fact that it’s within easy commuting distance of London (with much lower overheads) makes it an attractive site for large companies. It is its small businesses, however, which have really driven it forward in recent years, and which, together with its capacity for innovation, make the future look bright for the city.

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With the South West Business Expo just around the corner, the organisers at South West Business Connections have announced details of the keynote speakers for UK’s 2nd largest business show, taking place at Westpoint Arena on Wednesday 20 November.

Though the list of key figures is diverse, all speakers have one thing in common: they’re all intimately aware of the great potential in the south west’s business community.

Headlining the Expo in the Taurus Keynote Theatre will be Former BBCTV Dragons’ Den ‘Dragon’, Rachel Elnaugh, the British entrepreneur who created the £multi...

Adoption agencies in Devon are working together this National Adoption Week (14-20 October) to appeal for potential adopters to come forward. This comes as numbers of adopters drop to an all-time low in the county and the number of children waiting continues to grow.

Regional Adoption Agency, Adopt South West, and independent adoption charity Families for Children are specifically looking for adopters who will consider adopting a sibling group. If adoptive families cannot be found soon then it is likely that these brothers and sisters will be separated.

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Cash on cash return is one of the things which you will need to understand before you decide whether to invest in a certain property or not. It is a property valuation formula which you will use to calculate the cash invested versus the cash earned. This will include the money which you borrow in order to finance the purchase of the property. Apart from that, there are other things you need to know. Although there are several people who have made quick riches from real estate, you need to do your research first.

Evaluating Whether To Buy The Properties Or Not

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The UK Gambling Commission has recently announced its partnership with Birmingham charity LoveBrum. The gambling regulator is also based out of Birmingham and will now be counted amongst the charity’s patrons. Moreover, the staff of the firm can now volunteer and support multiple causes in the city alongside LoveBrum.

Initiatives to help Birmingham become a better place

It was in the year 2015 when LoveBrum was established. The organization benefits through the funds that are raised by the National Lottery Community Fund. These funds are utilized to support good causes....

Connect Airways CEO, Mark Anderson, was joined today by over 200 Flybe leaders for the long-awaited unveiling of the airline’s new name as it enters a new era as an independent company under the Virgin brand with the name, Virgin Connect.

This marks the beginning of Flybe’s journey into the future as part of the extended Virgin family with an overall re-brand scheduled to be completed next year.

Virgin Connect will reflect the innovation and entrepreneurship of Virgin’s wider holiday brands, putting its customers at the heart and driving better value. Providing a great...