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More than a quarter of drivers in the South West nervous about making long journeys as lockdown eases
27 per cent of drivers in the South West nervous about making long journeysOver one in 10 don’t feel confident they would pass their driving test if taken againOne in five think their partner or spouse could do with taking a driving refresher course31 per cent plan to drive toContinue Reading
Andrew to grab the ‘Money’ with ‘Kenny’ on Southwell beach!
Going Gone is worth risking in a seven-runner Novice Stakes over twelve furlongs of Lingfield polytrack this afternoon, significantly in-form veteran jockey Pat Cosgrave is back on board Jim Boyle’s charge; there was a major hiccup on his second start at Bath three weeks ago. Following an encouraging debut overContinue Reading
Fire on Dartmoor, Tuesday evening 27th April
The fire broke out on Dartmoor on the evening of Tuesday 27th April around 7:30pm near Jurston Cross, 4 miles southwest of Moretonhampstead close to the Postbridge to Moretonhampstead road. According to a statement issued by Devon and Somerset Fire Service at 22:25: “We currently have fire engines from Chagford, Okehampton, Torrington and BoveyContinue Reading
Covid: Reopening of outdoor hospitality at restaurants/pubs proposed for June 7th
The Cabinet is set to consider a plan for a reopening of social and economic life over the next two months following lengthy talks between health chiefs and the leaders of the coalition parties which ran late into last night. The plan is based on the acceleration of the vaccinationContinue Reading
‘Carolus’ all set to supplement gains!
Carolus Magnus, penalised 7lbs for a decisive Newmarket seven furlongs victory fifteen days ago, represents a solid ‘professional special’ in an eleven-runner Novice Median Auction Stakes over a similar distance of Chelmsford polytrack tonight; it isn’t easy eking out good betting opportunities but we’re enjoying a good spell due toContinue Reading
Only one Plymouth MP votes to protect leaseholders in crucial Fire Safety vote
Luke Pollard was the only Plymouth MP to vote to protect leaseholders from being saddled with huge building repair costs in the House of Commons today (27 April). MPs today voted on an amendment to the Fire Safety Bill, that would have put into law a guarantee that building ownersContinue Reading
Covid: 10 deaths and 426 cases in Republic
A further 10 deaths and 426 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic. Of the deaths reported on Tuesday, four occurred in April, five occurred March and one in February. The median age of those who died was 84 years and the age range was 77 to 97Continue Reading
Exmouth RNLI called to speedboat in difficulty
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched their all weather lifeboat today following a 999 call reporting a speedboat with engine problems off Orcombe Point, Exmouth. At 11.38am today Tuesday 27 April 2021 Exmouth RNLI all weather lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn was launched having been tasked by H.M. CoastguardContinue Reading
Silvestre should enjoy, being on the ‘Nest!’
‘Never have a bad day’ was impregnated on my mind in the early days of an elongated racing journalistic/punting career; and yet but for another Manchester United ‘hiccup’ against Leeds United, I’d have been totally flat after all selections failed Sunday, within 24 hours of ‘Super-Saturday’ which yielded 5/1 ‘beaut’Continue Reading
South West RNLI crews issue Mayday after figures show a busy 2020
The RNLI in the South West has today released its annual rescue figures which show that despite much of the year spent under lockdown restrictions, the regions volunteer lifeboat crews were as busy as ever and launched on average four times a day. The latest annual statistics for 2020 showContinue Reading