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‘Sweeping’ fancied to supplement ‘Dazzling’ gains!
Dazzling Dan, one of eleven ‘decs’ for the concluding ‘aged’ class 3 handicap over six furlongs of ‘soft’ Ascot this afternoon, represents a ‘throwback’ for this long-standing racing journalist; the Pam Sly-trained five-year-old is in ‘the lucky last’, by default. Over the years I’ve often advised the Peterborough-based dual-purpose trainerContinue Reading
New art exhibition at The newly re-opened Plough Arts Centre
We are delighted to be able to open our building again with an exhibition of paintings by Bill Stewart. Bill Stewart studied at Goldsmiths and the R A Schools winning the RAS Gold Medal for ‘excellence in painting’, David Murray Landscape award and Edward Stott travel scholarship. He has exhibited hisContinue Reading
Region says ‘thank you’ to lockdown heroes
Communities across the South West will come together this Sunday to say ‘thank you’ to the everyday heroes who have played their part in helping to get through lockdown. From community choirs performing at care homes and BBQs in parks to celebratory street parties and ‘tidy-ups’, residents will join forcesContinue Reading
Commons Speaker backs petition for Royal Mail to replace the Stoke Village Post Box
Local MP Luke Pollard yesterday brought a campaign for the post box in Stoke Village to be restored to Parliament, by presenting a petition in the House of Commons that has been signed by hundreds of residents and traders from Stoke Village. The petition, presented to the House of Commons byContinue Reading
No option but to accept ‘deeply problematic’ indoor hospitality plan, publicans say
The Cabinet will next week make a final decision over reopening options for the return of indoor dining, with publicans slamming the proposals as “deeply problematic”. Publicans and other hospitality representatives held talks with Government officials over the past week regarding the reopening of the sector indoors. Most of theContinue Reading
Charmouth Local History Society secures support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Today, the Charmouth Local History Society (CLHS) has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £4,500 for an exciting project to increase the exposure of the village’s rich heritage in Charmouth. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on upgrading its website and theContinue Reading
Letter to Editor
As a parent, I have a dilemma. Naturally, I want to protect my children and the biggest risk in their lifetimes will come from the impact of climate change. The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) states that the impacts of a heating world are with us today and that, evenContinue Reading
New Chairman of Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Management Group takes the Helm
Exmouth RNLI saw a new Chair take the Helm of its Lifeboat Management Group recently. In an appointment that was delayed by Covid-19, Ralf Pearson took on the role of Chair of Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Management Group this week, taking over from Simon Davidson who had completed his three yearContinue Reading
‘Dante’ continues with an ambitious ‘Project!’
Project Dante is an obvious first day ‘special’ in the group two July Stakes over six furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Newmarket this afternoon when the fabulous mid-summer meeting promises sustained quality action; two-year-olds are always my main focus and Brian Smart’s charge meets median requirement, judged on a tremendousContinue Reading
£29,895 grant to Cornwall Hospice Care, Harbour Housing and St Austell Healthcare will allow vulnerable people to die with dignity
Vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the St Austell area who are facing the end of their lives, will have the opportunity to make their own choices about their end-of-life care, thanks to a grant from provided by The Freemasons of Cornwall. The £29,895 grant to Cornwall Hospice Care, Harbour Housing and StContinue Reading