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U.S. Covid cases hit lowest level since June as nation looks toward Memorial Day, summer travel
People crowd outdoor dining at a restaurant as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions are eased in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S., April 4, 2021. Emily Elconin | Reuters Covid cases in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest level since June as the nation prepares for Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial startContinue Reading
The 2021 Falmouth Classics passes 100 entries
Despite the current challenges the 34th Falmouth Classics, set to take place from 11 – 13 June has received over 100 entries with local boats still to come. Following the passing of the 17th May milestone, it is full steam ahead for the volunteer team of organisers with prizes toContinue Reading
‘Castel’ to finally gain winning brackets under Paddy!
Castel Gandolfo ticks enough boxes this afternoon for selection in a seven-runner Maiden Hurdle over two miles of ‘good to soft’ Fakenham where emphasis is on jockeyship, natural speed, and experience with so many turns and junctures to negotiate around this popular left-handed ‘frying pan’ circuit; it’s always been aContinue Reading
Letter to Editor: Dr Geeta Nargund calls for local women to talk about their health
Although female life expectancy is higher than men in the UK, shockingly women on average spend less of their life in good health compared with men. Less is known about women only conditions, and research which could improve women’s health are often gender biased. This must change. The Government areContinue Reading
£200M investment in Rehab Services to cut crime
Services to provide specialist housing, employment and training support to reduce reoffending Multi-million-pound contracts awarded to more than 25 organisations Providers to work with Probation Service to rehabilitate offenders and cut crime Charities and companies which help rehabilitate offenders have been awarded around £200 million of Government funding to helpContinue Reading
Hopefully this wont be another ‘Air’ shot!
Air To Air is a long time ‘breaking his maiden’ but George Boughey’s charge has every chance of making the winners’ enclosure after a ten-runner Novice Stakes over seven furlongs of ‘good to soft’ Newmarket this afternoon when Nicola Currie becomes the sixth different jockey in as many outings toContinue Reading
Local MP Luke Pollard has extended his support to Plymouth 11 year-old Grace Chapman, who has started her own campaign against homelessness
Luke received a letter recently from Grace telling him all about her campaign to end homelessness in the UK. As well as volunteering for Plymouth Soup Run, she has been busy encouraging friends to donate clothing and other items for this cause. Grace has also been using her creativity toContinue Reading
Road map for return of international travel due from Government next week
A road map for the return of international travel could be ready next week, Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin has said. It comes as Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said the State is hoping to sign up to the EU’s Digital Green Certificate “as soon as possible”. The issue isContinue Reading
News from St Nicholas Priory – We are reopening!
What a wash-out! I’ll spare you the tale of our cycle ride to Topsham last weekend and move straight to our outing to Powderham Castle. Now, my best friend there is the chipmunk in the pets’ corner of the Secret Garden – he invariably makes me laugh. Though having saidContinue Reading
‘Strawberri’ the taste of things to come?
Strawberri, back to a mile for a ten-runner Fillies’ Maiden Stakes on ‘soft’ Haydock ground this afternoon, will hopefully erase the bitter taste we experienced three weeks ago when a losing nap on Chelmsford polytrack over ten furlongs, after being given a moderate ride off a ludicrously-slow pace; stable jockeyContinue Reading