Girlguiding south west England’s new Chief commissioner explains what she enjoys about volunteering and why she is encouraging new members to join Laura Cottey is currently a Brownie Leader in Wiltshire South and has also volunteered as a Brownie and Guide Leader in Devon, Somerset and Hampshire West. She beginsContinue Reading
The global pandemic has affected many Cornish businesses, families, friends, and charities since the start of 2020 and due to the various restrictions over the past year charities have not been able to perform their regular fund-raising activities throughout the county. Unfortunately, due to the global crisis The Provincial GrandContinue Reading
Refugee Support Devon proudly invites you to join us on Saturday 26th June, for a day of activities on the historic Quayside in Exeter, to mark Refugee Week 2021. What? Destination – Devon! A day of drama, discussions, music and dance to mark national Refugee Week Where? The Transit Shed, Exeter Quay, EX2 4ANContinue Reading
Thousands of Uber drivers are receiving compensation for missed holiday pay, but they say the figures don’t add upContinue Reading
Riknnah, heavily-backed, concluded what became a troublesome week of missed opportunities when prevailing narrowly Saturday night, on Lingfield polytrack; how significant and ironic! Injustice of over-watering turf racecourses surfaced dramatically (yet again!) at Epsom where starting prices, positioning of runners was farcical as jockeys were again completely mystified by underfootContinue Reading
A man has been killed in a single vehicle road traffic collision in Co Kerry. The incident occurred at approximately 2.20pm on Sunday on the N69 at Skehenerin, just outside Listowel. The motorcyclist, aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road remains closed for a forensicContinue Reading
RESIDENTS have been forced out by a caravan park owner after they stayed longer than planned due to lockdown. Guests, in the Porthkerry Caravan Park in Wales, believed they were allowed to live there for 10 months, but couldn’t leave over the winter due to lockdown restrictions. All residents includingContinue Reading
‘Never bet two-year-olds seriously until after Royal Ascot’ was advice proffered in this column several years ago, after events at the weekend I’m likely to exercise even more patience this year; in the last week or so juvenile form just hasn’t made sense and I’m still bleating on about howContinue Reading
Welcome to the Friends Arena in Stockholm for our live coverage of the international friendly between Sweden and Armenia. With the European Championships now just six days away, this weekend brings the latest – and last – warm-up match for players to boost their fitness and prove their worth beforeContinue Reading
For the third month running, there are record numbers of NHS doctors and nurses working in England according to the latest statistics published today (Thursday 3 June). Readers of the Western Morning News are benefitting from an increase in NHS staff in their areas. As of February 2021, the number of nurses hasContinue Reading
