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This supreme ‘Organiser’ is confident all boxes are ticked!
The Organiser is napped for a seven-runner Novice Stakes over six furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Salisbury this afternoon when the third day of York’s ‘Ebor’ meeting is swerved on account of being too difficult on ground which, as we suspected, rode really firm Tuesday; so many thoroughbreds were unableContinue Reading
The pandemic transformed how social work was delivered – and these changes could be here to stay
fizkes/Shutterstock Since the beginning of the pandemic, a lot of attention in the UK has focused on the challenges of continuing to deliver healthcare. But a related field – social work – has also faced many challenges in maintaining “business as usual” for those using it. People in need ofContinue Reading
Metabolism may not slow after 20 – so why do we still gain weight?
Don't blame your metabolism for middle age weight gain. Monthira/ Shutterstock For a long time, it was believed that after the age of 20 your metabolism decreased dramatically – making it harder to lose weight and keep in shape. But a recent study has shown our metabolism – also knownContinue Reading
Why I no longer think we can eliminate COVID – public health expert
Around the world, countries are having to strike a balance between COVID-19 cases and restrictions. In the UK and the US, daily new cases number in the thousands, but restrictions and limitations are being lifted. In contrast, New Zealand has started a short national lockdown to contain just a handfulContinue Reading
Labour Shadow Home Secretary to visit Plymouth after Keyham Shooting
Tomorrow (Thursday 19 August 2021), Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds MP will visit Plymouth to express his condolences to the community after the shooting in Keyham last week. Mr Thomas-Symonds will meet with community leaders in Keyham as well as local police, to thank them for all their workContinue Reading
We’re being ‘Given’ an absolute gift, aren’t we?
Zain Claudette, napped when unchallenged at Newmarket in June and subsequent winner of the ‘Princess Margaret’ at Ascot last month, has the edge over penalised Sandrine in the group two Fillies’ Lowther Stakes over six furlongs of ‘good’ York ground today when the Knavesmire course will ride like lightning, unlessContinue Reading
We trained AI to recognise footprints, but it won’t replace forensic experts yet
Shutterstock/Evannovostro We rely on experts all the time. If you need financial advice, you ask an expert. If you are sick, you visit a doctor, and as a juror you may listen to an expert witness. In the future, however, artificial intelligence (AI) might replace many of these people. InContinue Reading
Incel culture: what we’ve learned from investigating Plymouth attacker’s digital footprint
A vigil for the victims of the UK's worst mass shooting in a decade. Ben Birchall/PA images In the wake of a mass shooting in Plymouth, England, fresh questions are being asked about incel culture and whether crimes committed by its adherents should be considered terrorism. Jake Davison went onContinue Reading
Afghanistan: assessing the terror threat in the west as the Taliban returns
There is no other way to put it. The west’s failure in Afghanistan will be remembered as one of epic proportions. Not only has the coalition of nations that entered the country 20 years ago failed to export their values – they have failed to bring any stability to localContinue Reading
Inaccurate depiction of East Devon Radio
Dear Editor, I was disappointed to read the letter from ‘Dick Jameson’ concerning the radio station where I volunteer, with its inaccurate depiction of East Devon Radio. To pick up the points raised… The recent name change was quite deliberate in that we wanted listeners in the wider community whoContinue Reading