The 18th UK Dementia Congress 2024 was a truly inspiring and memorable event held in Coventry on 26/27th November.
Over two days, I had the pleasure of meeting countless like minded individuals, all passionate and driven to make a difference for people living with dementia and their families. Many of which until now had been just faces on a screen. The energy of being together can never be underestimated.
As one of the authors featured on the Reading Well Dementia booklist, I felt both humbled and privileged to present during the plenary session on the first day. I...
A plan to develop the UK’s first wetsuit recycling facility is among eight new projects funded by Future Fibres Network Plus .
Future Fibres Network Plus – which aims to bring environmental science into the heart of the UK fashion, clothing and textile sectors – is a network led by the University of Exeter, collaborating with the universities of Leeds, Huddersfield and Plymouth, University of the Arts London, and the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT).
Many wetsuits are made from neoprene – but the UK currently has no way of recycling them, meaning more than 380...
Traditionally, the South West of England has been rugby union land, but there has recently been a surprising upsurge in rugby league.
This phenomenon has not only changed the game itself but has also significantly influenced betting trends in the region.
From the rise of local teams to the influence of digital platforms, rugby league betting in the South West has transformed into a unique market segment.
Currently, fans are searching for sites offering the best odds on rugby league , which changes the nature of the market landscape.
Plant downtime can be very critical in the operational costs and productivity of an operating organization in the Oil & Gas industry.
What this means is that effective ways need to be considered to minimize this particular downtime to sustain competitiveness and operational efficiency.
The economic consequences of prolonged downtime
This could be unplanned shutdowns or those that extend beyond the expected timeframe, and these surely will have an economic consequence on the Oil & Gas sector.
Direct costs include production losses estimated at tens or...
Struggling to secure car financing can be frustrating, especially if you don’t meet every requirement lenders typically look for. Whether it’s a lack of credit history, a low score, or unconventional income sources, there are practical steps you can take to improve your chances. Let’s break down strategies that can help you get the keys to your new car, even when the odds seem stacked against you.
Review and Strengthen Your Financial Profile
Start by diving into your credit report. Spotting errors or outdated information could lead to an instant improvement in your credit score....
This winter, Devon Air Ambulance is joining emergency services across the country in encouraging the public to download the free what3words app, so they’re prepared to communicate an exact location in the event of an emergency.
While many will be braving the outdoors to socialise this winter, the shorter days, combined with harsher weather conditions like rain, ice, sleet and fog increase the chances of people finding themselves in trouble. To ensure they are prepared to communicate their exact location in the event of a car breakdown or emergency, Devon Air Ambulance is urging...
The United Kingdom is responding to a problem with waste-related fires, mainly associated with the improper recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Due to its exothermic nature in 2023, these batteries were connected to 1,200 and more fires in waste collection vehicles and recycling facilities. Such incidents produce damage to infrastructure and potential threats to workers and firefighters.
Disposable vapes, which contain lithium-ion batteries, are often treated as normal household waste yet they aren’t. When this waste is collected and accumulated in waste collection vehicles, the...
After winning the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen last season, it looks as if Xabi Alonso’s time with Die Werkself will come to an end. The Spaniard, who completed an unbeaten season in Germany, ended Bayern Munich’s meritocracy to the surprise of football bet odds alongside the DFB Pokal, but is set to leave the BayArena at the end of the campaign.
Alonso is one of the most sought-after managers in the world, having ended Leverkusen’s long wait for silverware, while developing his reputation as one of the most astute tacticians in the modern game.
Well-respected wealth management company Prydis has moved from Exeter City Centre to the beautiful grounds of Winslade Park at Clyst St Mary.
The newly built offices at Clyst House with an impressive footprint of 6,200 square feet set in stunning grounds, are now home to 60 staff members from the Wealth and Accounts teams.
In addition, the company also has offices in Newquay, Liskeard, and Edinburgh. Its total turnover of all subsidiaries and connect companies is just under £12m.
Prydis has two lines of business: Business Services (Accounts, Audit, Tax and...
Royal Mail has installed a new high-speed Parcel Sortation Machine at its Exeter Mail Centre, as part of its continued drive to improve efficiency and meet growing demand for next day deliveries.
The Mail Centre, which covers the EX and TQ postcode areas, already processes an average of 4,000 parcels an hour. The new PSM will increase the Exeter centre’s processing capabilities by 3,000 parcels per hour.
The PSM has been installed just in time for the busy Christmas shopping period, when the number of parcels processed at the Centre is at its highest. Around twice as...
