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Railway system for Devon & Cornwall
Letter to the Editor: Dear Sirs,It only needs a stone viaduct to run parallel with the present Meldon Viaduct and problems would be solved.Brunel’s original plan enabled the GWR from Paddington and the Southern Rail from Waterloo to converge at Exeter St. David’s station, before proceeding to Plymouth and on intoContinue Reading
329 new cases of Covid confirmed in the Republic
A further 320 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet). They said there are 19 people in ICU with Covid-19 and a further 57 in hospital with the virus. Nphet said as usual daily case numbers may change due to future dataContinue Reading
The clock suggests it’s ‘time’ to take your ‘Medicine!’
Fast Medicine, a maiden after four races but second in his last two outings, should finally go one better in the Maiden Stakes over a mile of Chelmsford polytrack tonight and represents another FUN ‘follow-up nap’ because trainer Jane Chapplye-Hyam’s charge is ‘best-in’ from a somewhat shallow field, apart fromContinue Reading
Feds open investigation into US health funding grants amid scandal over $800,000 sent to Wuhan Covid ‘leak’ lab
A FEDERAL watchdog is investigating the National Institutes of Health after it was revealed the organization gave over $800,000 in funding to the Chinese lab where the coronavirus is theorized to have been originated. The watchdog will “conduct an extensive audit reviewing how NIH monitored selected grants,” according to DepartmentContinue Reading
France vs Germany LIVE: Stream FREE, score, TV channel as Hummels nets unlucky own goal – Euro 2020 latest updates
TEAMS ARE OUT Les Bleus are out first in their famous blue kit, with red socks. Germany follow shortly afterwards dressed head-to-toe in white. Out of both squads this evening, 14 players have World Cup winners medals, not bad, not bad at all! Only three of the 22 have wonContinue Reading
Former apprentice becomes director at Plymouth recruitment business
Connor Ferguson, who joined Driver Hire Plymouth as an apprentice nine years ago, has been appointed director at the specialist recruitment business. Established for nearly 40 years, Driver Hire provides temporary and permanent drivers and other logistics staff to local and national organisations in both the public and private sector.Continue Reading
‘Patron’ looks a ‘Noble’ choice, along with a real ‘Darling!’
FOUR WINNERS in the last two days including two solid naps; also LITTLE PLAYER (11/4) and GOLDEN BUGLE (7/2) as we strive to make ‘Flaming June’ too hot for the bookmakers. Hi Meh Darling, a 22/1 shot, must have surprised Scottish trainer Iain Jardine when out-running his odds on debutContinue Reading
HMP Bristol launches education programme for prisoners with learning needs
· Educational specialists will revamp prisoners’ learning experience to boost rehabilitation · Prisoners with neurodivergent needs such as dyslexia and autism to be better identified and supported · Goal to cut crime and reduce reoffending that costs taxpayers £18 bn per annum Prisoners at HMP Bristol with learning needs such as dyslexia and ADHD willContinue Reading
Public health officials ‘concerned’ about impact of Delta variant over coming weeks
Public health bosses have said they are “concerned” about the impact the Delta variant may have in the coming weeks. It comes after UK prime minister Boris Johnson was forced to delay reopening plans by four weeks until July 19th, as a result of the rapid growth of the variantContinue Reading
Luke calls for gay men to donate blood as discriminatory rules are changed
Plymouth MP and equality campaigner, Luke Pollard, has today called for gay and bisexual men in the South West to donate blood, as the rules around blood donations are changed today. From today, gay men in sexually active, monogamous relationships can donate blood for the first time. People will now be assessed on theirContinue Reading