Grosvenor Court, course and distance winner twenty-five days ago, looks set to supplement gains in a seven-runner Novices’ Hurdle over an extended two and a half miles of ‘good to soft’ Wincanton today when two other jumping fixtures are scheduled for Newcastle and my all-time ‘favourite’ NH venue Market Rasen,Continue Reading
As winter sets in across Europe, COVID-19 cases are beginning to rise, despite the vast roll-out of mass vaccination programmes earlier this year. Austria’s government has pointed the finger of blame firmly at the unvaccinated, announcing a new lockdown only for those who have not had the jab. Like otherContinue Reading
The recent political scandal in the UK involving Owen Paterson, a Conservative MP who was found to have broken parliamentary standards by repeatedly lobbying the government on behalf of two companies which paid him a large regular monthly fee, presents a classic case of a media scandal. Paterson’s lobbying workContinue Reading
Shutterstock The ability to remain anonymous when commenting online is a double-edged sword. It is valuable because it enables people to speak without fear of social and legal discrimination. But this is also what makes it dangerous. Someone from a repressive religious community can use anonymity to talk about theirContinue Reading
Review at a glance Ivan Reitman made the original Ghostbusters movies and, for years now, has been nagging his son, Jason, to take the story further. Finally, Jason said yes. Isn’t nepotism adorable? Then again, Jason has a brilliant career of his own and was responsible for feminist masterpiece, Tully.Continue Reading
Shutterstock/Anna Berdnik In a recent 12-month period, police in England and Wales made just under 60,000 arrests of children. Of these cases, which involved crimes including theft and antisocial behaviour, nearly 27,000 ended up in court. Some of these defendants were just ten years old – the minimum age atContinue Reading
GOOD MORNING FOOTY FANS Brazilian side Fluminense have reportedly opened talks with Thiago Silva’s agent as they try to seal an emotional return for the centre-back. The 37-year-old is out of contract at Chelsea at the end of the season, although he could yet extend his stay in London. AccordingContinue Reading
With just over a month to go until Christmas, Luke Pollard the MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport has started taking submissions for his annual Christmas card competition. He is asking the children of Plymouth to design his yearly Christmas Card. This year’s theme is hope and happiness. Luke will send outContinue Reading
Party Business is exactly what I’m looking for against inexperienced rivals in the 13-runner NH Novices’ Hurdle over two miles of ‘good to soft’ Warwick today when there are also jumping fixtures scheduled for other ‘favourite’ venues, Hexham and Ffos Las, where ground conditions are often extremely demanding at thisContinue Reading
CHELSEA starlet Conor Gallagher is worried about his future amid fears that the club will continue to strengthen its squad in the transfer market. Gallagher, 21, received his first England call-up last week and made his debut in the record-breaking 10-0 win against San Marino on Monday. 2 Gallagher hasContinue Reading
