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Have ‘Faith’ during these ‘Testing’ times!
Testing Faith represents a ‘professional special’ in division one of the Novice Stakes over a mile of Kempton polytrack today, based on an encouraging debut fourth at Pontefract six weeks ago, on a genuinely good surface, ridden by Dougie Costello who, apparently, is delighted and relieved to keep the ride.Continue Reading
The Sun’s racing reporter Jack Keene opens up on battle with betting addiction during Safer Gambling Week
SUN Racing reporter Jack Keene has opened up on his battle with gambling addiction to raise awareness as part of Safer Gambling Week. Our man was interviewed on Sky Sports Racing and spoke candidly about the effects of his addiction and his ongoing recovery. 2 Keene has opened up onContinue Reading
Return of restrictions may be needed if high Covid levels persist, says former HSE boss
Updated: 9am A return of Covid-19 restrictions may be necessary if the current high level of infections persists, a former director-general of the HSE has said. Speaking to Newstalk, Tony O’Brien said the Government and public health experts need to assess the possible reasons behind the recent surge in caseContinue Reading
Respond to a statement from the Home Office
Responding to a statement from the Home Office on gun licenses in relation to the Keyham Shooting, which revealed that 14% of applicants who were refused a gun had their licence returned, Luke Pollard MP said: “People in Keyham want answers as to why the killer had his firearm returnedContinue Reading
Adele to star in ITV concert to celebrate release of new album 30
Adele will star in an ITV primetime special concert to launch her eagerly-awaited new album, the broadcaster has announced. An Audience With Adele will feature the superstar performing at the London Palladium, ITV said. The singer will perform songs from 30, her forthcoming album, as well as her classic hitsContinue Reading
RNLI lifeguards to finish service for 2021 as charity urge caution over winter months
RNLI lifeguards in the south west will hang up their wetsuits at 5pm today Sunday 31 October for the 2021 season, not returning to beaches until next spring, as the charity is reminding people using the coast over winter to take extra care and heed safety advice. At this timeContinue Reading
All Hallows’ Eve and Exeter Literary Festival at St Nicholas Priory
Half-term and it is busy! The children’s workshops at the priory have sold out weeks ago, and I can only give my heartfelt thanks to our wonderful volunteers who make these workshops possible. We launched James Clark’s new book “The Dissolution of the Monasteries” last week and it was aContinue Reading
Does the government’s plan to allow ‘consensual’ conversion therapy undermine its proposed ban?
Shutterstock/Studio Romantic The UK government has announced proposals to ban so-called “conversion therapy” – attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity under the guise of support. It has opened a short public consultation asking for views on its plan. But the proposals contain an exemption that isContinue Reading
‘Bomb’ to explode and blow his rivals away!
Firebomb has a new jockey in the nine-runner Nursery Handicap over five furlongs of Newcastle tapeta tonight when trainer Brian Smart plays a ‘trump card’ by booking Gianluca Sanna, an outstanding apprentice find, claiming full allowance of 7lbs! This represents a real departure from the norm because Graham Lee hasContinue Reading
Four ways to keep your dog happy at Halloween
Nataliya Vaitkevich / Pexels It’s Halloween time, and the prospect of “trick-or-treating” and dressing up can be exciting for kids and adults alike. But for our dogs Halloween might be much less fun, and can actually be an extremely upsetting time. Just like us, all dogs are different and willContinue Reading