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What’s New in Lifestyle Tech for 2025

The world of consumer technology never stands still, but 2025 is a watershed year. We're moving beyond connectivity for connectivity's sake to a new era of smart, proactive, and invisible integration. This year, the devices and gadgets entering the fray aren't about doing more; they're about...

Amy Fenton

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Register to vote in General Election

I’d like to invite any readers who aren’t yet registered to vote to register before May 22nd and to use their vote in the forthcoming General Election.

You can register on-line in minutes at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

All you need is your National Insurance number or alternatively you can register by phoning Electoral Services at your local council.

Anyone who...

What a dog called Cap taught me about society

As I was reading the news today, I came across a story about a dog from Yorkshire. Cap the Sheepdog was recently sold at auction for nearly £15,000 and has become the UK’s most expensive. It wasn’t long after having a giggle at the complete absurdness of it all, that I was left with the horrible realisation that a dog called Cap is probably worth more than I am.

Being a freelance...

Passionate about HR

At Right Hand HR we feel passionately that your people management solutions should be as unique as your business, so we take time to get to know you in order to be able to recommend the best solutions for your issues and challenges.

Our knowledge of your business also enables us to be pro-active and recommend HR best-practice that we think would help you achieve your business goals. It...

Letter: Parkinsons UK thanks volunteers

Thank you to volunteers who helped to raise nearly £2,000 for Parkinson’s UK

Parkinson’s UK desperately needed volunteers to help at the Annual British Fireworks Championships in Plymouth on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19th August.

Volunteers were needed for a couple of hours on each day to help sell official programmes and collect donations.

This was the fifth and final...

Has Radio Devon lost the plot?

What on earth is going on at BBC Radio Devon?

In January, breakfast show presenter Matt Woodley’s services were dispensed with and now it emerges station stalwart Judi Spiers has been given the boot.

The moves obviously make sense to station bosses but, to the outsider, it appears to be sheer madness.

Judi’s show was incredibly popular with listeners – testament to that...

Plymouth teen writes his own future.

Plymouth teen Danny Williams, 16, is an aspiring scriptwriter of considerable talent. His incredible rise, as a budding writer is made even more awe-inspiring when you learn of the health conditions he has had to contend with since his birth. Remember the name Danny Williams, as one day I am sure he will be putting Plymouth on the map.

I met with Danny and his parents; Kevin and Julie...

10 everyday things invented by accident

Almost all popular inventions today were created by scientists who had a very specific idea and went on to materialize it. To invent something, you have to go through a series of experiments with different calculations. However, in some cases experiments can go wrong, resulting in you creating something you never intended to make – a great product. Everyone on this list may not be a scientist...

Be careful what you grow in your garden

BBC Breakfast News ran a story on this week about Japanese Knotweed and that property owners could now be fined if they do not deal with an infestation on their property. We thought you might like some additional information.

The new Government guidance advises that Council Officers and police will have the power to issue Community Protection Notices for “invasive non-native species”....

The growing influence of police and crime commissioners

In his latest blog, Tony Hogg discusses the growing influence of police and crime commissioners.

In recent weeks both Labour and the Liberal Democrats have made calls for the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and both parties seem determined to return to the type of invisible governance previously provided by police authorities.

I insist on not letting party...

10 everyday products that can save your life

When considering the various things that can save a life, most may not think to turn to their kitchen, purse, or pocket. However, it’s very likely that everyone carries at least one life-saving product on a regular basis without even knowing it.

Who knew items like dental floss, bin bags, and credit cards could save lives – read on to find out how.

1 - Glasses

Survival...

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