Instinction, six lengths winner over course and distance under Brian Smart’s rapidly-aspiring apprentice Gianluca Sanna six weeks ago, is a confident selection for a ten-runner Novice Stakes over five furlongs of Newcastle tapeta this afternoon; my solid reason is the lad’s full 7lbs allowance on a tough uphill track whichContinue Reading

The expedition team will experience physical hardship and the dangers of cold exposure and crevasse falls to obtain rare data. Research stations on the shores of the western Antarctic Peninsula and islands minimise the risk to researchers by focusing on survey sites that can be reached with relatively safe availableContinue Reading

Exmouth RNLI lifeboats will not be available to stand by at this years Christmas Swims in Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Due to the recent reported onset of the Covid-19 variant, Omicron, and increasing risks surrounding the transmission of the virus, Exmouth RNLI lifeboats will not be attending to stand byContinue Reading

Three techniques to help you cope with Christmas stress

Christmas isn't a joyful time of year for everyone. Kaspars Grinvalds/ Shutterstock We often think of Christmas as a time of joy and happiness. But for some people, this time of year is more stressful than getting caught speeding or jaywalking. Christmas has even been linked to an increased riskContinue Reading