Financial experts Old Mill offer top tips on how to keep your cash safe in uncertain economic times
Last month, the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) lowered the Bank Rate from 0.25% to an all-time low of 0.1% in an emergency move to support the UK economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. As we know, rate cuts are designed to make borrowing cheaper and to encourage spending, but what about those with cash savings?
Stuart Coombe , Chartered Financial Planner at financial experts Old Mill says “while it may be tempting to move out of cash, it’s still...
On Easter Sunday, people will be able to catch up with the Sidmouth donkeys and mules by watching a series of live Facebook broadcasts from The Donkey Sanctuary.
For the first time ever, the international animal welfare charity will be bringing its visitor experience to the virtual world for a day of donkey interaction. Starting at 10am, viewers will be able to see how donkey-facing staff at the sanctuary are continuing to provide the highest level of care to their resident donkeys during this most difficult of times.
‘Sanctuary from your Sofa’ promises to be a day of...
The Donkey Sanctuary has donated 3,000 packs of small chocolate Easter Eggs to the Sid Valley Food Bank in Sidmouth. The donated eggs will now be given to patients and staff at Sidmouth Hospital, local families who are supported by the Food Bank and key workers throughout the community.
Due to The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth being closed to visitors because of the coronaviruses outbreak, the animal welfare charity was left with thousands of eggs that would have been given away to visitors over the Easter weekend. Not wanting to let them go to waste, the charity partnered with Sid...
FORCE Cancer Charity is enlisting the help of its supporters and the people who have used the services it provides to lobby for a share of the money Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged to charities.
The Government has promised £370 million for small and medium sized organisations at the heart of local communities which are making a big difference during the COVID-19 outbreak.
With its support centres in Exeter, Okehampton, Tiverton and Honiton temporarily closed, FORCE has redesigned its services to offer ongoing help and advice cancer patients and their families.
If you have visited Teignmouth you will probably have visited the TAAG Arts and Community Centre in the town's Arts Quarter.
The Community Centre was created from a derelict commercial garage 10 years ago and since then has been serving the local community with arts and well-being workshops, galleries and related facilities. The Council planned to demolish it as part of their development plans but strong local support led to the building being offered to TAAG to buy.
This was agreed and fundraising was progressing well with half of the estimated £200k needed raised by the...
Burrington Estates New Homes continues to build on its success as it receives the highest rating of 5-stars in the recent independent homebuyers’ customer satisfaction survey by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) Star Rating Scheme. The 5-star accreditation states over 90% of their customers would recommend Burrington Estates New Homes to a friend. This outstanding result reflects the continued investment in providing exceptional customer service and aligns with their vision of creating beautiful places to live and work whilst building enduring communities.
Devon County Council has sent an all-party message to holidaymakers and second home owners: Stay away from the South West during the current crisis.
And the council is calling for much tougher penalties to be imposed on people who flout the rules.
Council leader John Hart said he was planning to meet the leaders and chief executives of all Devon's district councils to discuss co-ordinated enforcement action against holiday providers who continue to take bookings.
"As we head to Easter, we want to send a very clear message to holidaymakers and second home owners...
In response to the worldwide pandemic, Devon based Darts Farm is working closely with Exeter Foodbank to help create ‘ Easter Tuck Boxes’ to give to people within their community that need it the most this Easter. Customers have donated and local food and drink producers have given produce with the aim to give as many families as possible an Easter treat. The ‘Easter Tuck Boxes’ include:
Hundreds of people from across Devon have answered the call to help care for the county’s most vulnerable residents.
It followed an appeal last week by Devon County Council, as it launched an urgent campaign to recruit Healthcare Assistants – a vital role to support social care providers and the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.
Around 600 people have so far registered their interest, including students, college leavers, retired health professionals and people who are not working. Members of the County Council’s own staff have also registered, to be redeployed from...
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is reminding owners of guest houses, campsites and restaurants to remain closed this Easter to help combat coronavirus.
On March 23 the Government ordered hospitality businesses to close and said that people should stay at home and only essential travel is permitted.
With very few exceptions all hotels, bed and breakfasts, hostels, holiday rentals, campsites and boarding houses should be closed for commercial use until further notice.
Additionally, all restaurants, public houses, wine bars, cafes, canteens and other...
