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Covid-19: One further death, 402 additional cases
One further Covid-19 related death and 402 additional cases have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland today. There has now been a total of 4,906 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland along with a total of 249,838 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the State. Of the cases notified today: 220Continue Reading
Time to feel ‘Free’ and consume ‘Alcohol!’
Alcohol Free will be an attraction for serious punters in the 1000 Guineas over Newmarket Rowley today, a tasty proposition which I’m anticipating excitedly, having sampled fruits of success by continually siding with time-handicap fancies trained by Andrew Balding. Just phenomenal best describes his Kingsclere operation and I’m certain itContinue Reading
The Wave Project announces plans to build world’s first
Beach School for vulnerable young people New building on Gwithian Towans beach will be the first purpose-built Beach School for vulnerable children in the world Beach School is an evidence-based intervention that combines outdoor learning and surfing to help children at risk of exclusion re-engage with learning Local public areContinue Reading
A&P Falmouth dazzles with paint work for HMS Tamar
A&P Falmouth has applied a stunning paint scheme to a Royal Navy warship for the first time. The new Truro affiliated patrol ship HMS Tamar will start operations with a ‘dazzle camouflage’ paint scheme which comprises various shades of black, white and grey in strange and jarring shapes. This isContinue Reading
Mutasaabeq first, my life and reputation depend on it!
Mutasaabeq, one of fifteen ‘decs’ for the 2000 Guineas over ‘good to firm’ Newmarket Rowley Mile today, attempts to roll back all those years for the racing family Hills, my ’employer’ for twelve years during which Barry amassed more than TWELVE-HUNDRED WINNERS! One of our greatest triumphs was Haafhd, winnerContinue Reading
Exmouth RNLI crew competing in the MayDay Mile ’72 for 72’ Charity Fundraiser
Two of Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members will be taking part in the Exmouth RNLI MayDay Mile ’72 for 72’ event – a 72 kilometre charity relay on Saturday 15 May 2021. A mayday call is the most urgent plea RNLI lifesavers receive, and is used when life is inContinue Reading
Ribeye Boats & Tenders are awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation that Ribeye Boats & Tenders should receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. They are one of 205 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today (Thursday 29th April), RibeyeContinue Reading
Covid vaccine timeline: Fine Gael outlines first dose dates for ages 25 to 59
A timeline for Covid-19 vaccinations in Ireland has been published on social media by Government party Fine Gael. The vaccine timeline details the State’s rollout over the next three months to different age cohorts, and is based on “current information”. The “key milestones” are subject to vaccine supply, text inContinue Reading
Ranchero to go one better under ‘Rav!’
Ranchero will be a prime target for ‘big-hitters’ in a fourteen-runner Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs of Newcastle tapeta tonight; my idea of the best and fairest racetrack on our beleaguered planet. John Gosden thinks on similar lines! Since the famous turf was unceremoniously dug up and replaced by thisContinue Reading
Luke Pollard MP calls for pay rise for Livewell nurses
Nurses in the Plymouth face losing out on the paltry 1% pay rise this year, as healthcare staff working for Livewell are still yet to receive confirmation that the NHS pay rise will apply to their pay packets – despite providing identical NHS services. This is not the first timeContinue Reading