This Is the Year of the Shadow Pandemic
The long-tail consequences of fighting Covid-19 must be mitigated—in education, women’s rights, climate, and more.Continue Reading
2022-01-06
Ghiani is Sen Ding a resounding message, be prepared!
Sen Ding has an excellent chance of finally getting off the mark and recouping considerable losses in a 3-y-o Novices’ Stakes over six furlongs of Newcastle tapeta today when Stuart Williams’ charge will carry a big advantage, Marco Ghiani! I’ve prophesied the current champion apprentice will cut through the chaseContinue Reading
2022-01-06
Capitol assault: the real reason Trump and the crowd almost killed US democracy
It was the moment that could have brought US democracy to its knees. One year ago, around noon on January 6, 2021, Donald Trump gave the concluding speech to a “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington DC. Within an hour, protesters attacked and then breached barricades around the Capitol Building,Continue Reading
2022-01-05
Faroe Islands superspreader event: why transmission among the triple-vaxxed shouldn’t alarm you
When the omicron variant first emerged in South Africa in November 2021, there was a lot of alarm at the exponential spread of the infection. This phenomenal speed of spread exceeds what we saw with previous variants. This trend has been mirrored elsewhere in the world, including the UK whereContinue Reading
2022-01-05
Five chemistry research projects that you can get involved in
The RiverDip experiment is one of many citizen science projects out there. Natallia Boroda/Shutterstock Sometimes the most powerful tool in research is people spending a few minutes to record their observations while going about their daily lives. An early example of this sort of “citizen science” is the annual gardenContinue Reading
2022-01-05
Increasing numbers of physical attacks on European journalists as they report on COVID and other stories
The funeral of murdered Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee in Belfast. Reuters/Alamy Rising numbers of European journalists are facing dangerous physical attacks as they try to cover news stories, according to recent reports. Data from the Council of Europe safety of journalists platform shows that physical attacks on journalists moreContinue Reading
2022-01-05
Running Deer announces new training programme in partnership with Devon County Council
Running Deer is delighted to announce a new training programme in partnership with Devon County Council. Devon County Council’s Natural Capital Challenge Fund aims to support the recovery of the economy of Devon after COVID-19 by creating employment and training opportunities which improve the natural environment. Running Deer’s six-week CountrysideContinue Reading
2022-01-05
Newcastle line up £15m transfer swoop for Marseille striker Bamba Dieng
NEWCASTLE are eyeing up a £15million swoop for Marseille striker Bamba Dieng. The Senegal international is currently with his national team preparing for the African Cup of Nations. 2 Newcastle want £15million-rated Marseille striker Bamba DiengCredit: AFP 2 Callum Wilson’s injury has left Toon needing striking reinforcementsCredit: EPA And NewcastleContinue Reading
2022-01-05
Income has been taxing but should prove rewarding!
Manchester United 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 was unbelievable to the masses but my first ‘kill’ of 2022; to think a club which landed the Premier League title thirteen times (since its inception in 1991!) when managed by Sir Alex Ferguson has become my favourite ‘go to’ football team for winnings,Continue Reading
2022-01-05
A massive thank you from everyone at St Margaret’s
I would like to wish everyone in our community a very a Happy New Year and extend a thank you across the county for all who those have kindly supported St Margaret’s Hospice throughout 2021. It’s been a challenging year for the hospice with the impact of Covid-19 continuing toContinue Reading
2022-01-05