Despite the current challenges the 34th Falmouth Classics, set to take place from 11 – 13 June has received over 100 entries with local boats still to come. Following the passing of the 17th May milestone, it is full steam ahead for the volunteer team of organisers with prizes toContinue Reading
Castel Gandolfo ticks enough boxes this afternoon for selection in a seven-runner Maiden Hurdle over two miles of ‘good to soft’ Fakenham where emphasis is on jockeyship, natural speed, and experience with so many turns and junctures to negotiate around this popular left-handed ‘frying pan’ circuit; it’s always been aContinue Reading
Although female life expectancy is higher than men in the UK, shockingly women on average spend less of their life in good health compared with men. Less is known about women only conditions, and research which could improve women’s health are often gender biased. This must change. The Government areContinue Reading
Services to provide specialist housing, employment and training support to reduce reoffending Multi-million-pound contracts awarded to more than 25 organisations Providers to work with Probation Service to rehabilitate offenders and cut crime Charities and companies which help rehabilitate offenders have been awarded around £200 million of Government funding to helpContinue Reading
Air To Air is a long time ‘breaking his maiden’ but George Boughey’s charge has every chance of making the winners’ enclosure after a ten-runner Novice Stakes over seven furlongs of ‘good to soft’ Newmarket this afternoon when Nicola Currie becomes the sixth different jockey in as many outings toContinue Reading
Luke received a letter recently from Grace telling him all about her campaign to end homelessness in the UK. As well as volunteering for Plymouth Soup Run, she has been busy encouraging friends to donate clothing and other items for this cause. Grace has also been using her creativity toContinue Reading
A road map for the return of international travel could be ready next week, Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin has said. It comes as Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said the State is hoping to sign up to the EU’s Digital Green Certificate “as soon as possible”. The issue isContinue Reading
What a wash-out! I’ll spare you the tale of our cycle ride to Topsham last weekend and move straight to our outing to Powderham Castle. Now, my best friend there is the chipmunk in the pets’ corner of the Secret Garden – he invariably makes me laugh. Though having saidContinue Reading
Strawberri, back to a mile for a ten-runner Fillies’ Maiden Stakes on ‘soft’ Haydock ground this afternoon, will hopefully erase the bitter taste we experienced three weeks ago when a losing nap on Chelmsford polytrack over ten furlongs, after being given a moderate ride off a ludicrously-slow pace; stable jockeyContinue Reading
The CDC’s new mask guidelines could actually increase the risk of spreading Covid-19 in public spaces and workplaces, scientists of a leading infectious disease group said Thursday. The CDC abruptly reversed its mask guidance for vaccinated Americans last week to say that vaccinated people no longer need to wear aContinue Reading
