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This week on The WIRED Podcast
The award-winning WIRED UK Podcast with James Temperton and the rest of the team. Listen every week for an informed and entertaining rundown of latest technology, science, business and culture news. New episodes every FridayContinue Reading
‘Shee’ will be tough to beat under Oisin!
Banshee did enough on debut three weeks ago to suggest serious consideration is worthwhile for the Maiden Fillies’ Stakes over six furlongs of ‘good to soft’ Haydock tonight when a bumper crowd can be expected at the popular Lancashire venue, providing current Covid-19 figures don’t suddenly influence and affect ConservativeContinue Reading
1,000 counties in the U.S. have Covid vaccination coverage of less than 30%, CDC says
Members of FEMA greet the public as they make their way into the high school to be vaccinated at a FEMA run mobile Covid-19 Vaccination clinic at Biddeford High School in Bidderford, Maine on April 26, 2021. clotting. Joseph Prezioso | AFP | Getty Images About 1,000 counties in theContinue Reading
Man Utd CONFIRM Sancho transfer in statement, Goretzka transfer link, Pogba contract LATEST, Varane UPDATE
RIO ON SANCHO Rio Ferdinand highlighted the strengths Sancho brings to Man Utd. Speaking on his official YouTube channel Ferdinand said: “On the right hand side, and the left hand side, we haven’t got a winger who goes on the outside. “Goes on the outside and crosses the ball. That’s whatContinue Reading
‘Time’ to rule and boost our ‘Triple’ trixie!
Triple Time will be a popular choice of ‘clock’ aficionados in the Novice Stakes over seven furlongs of ‘soft’ Haydock today and I’ll definitely be one of those betting this Kevin Ryan-trained Frankel colt which made such a huge impression on debut at Leicester thirty days ago. A 17/2 chance,Continue Reading
Mid-July indoor reopening possible depending on UK Delta data–Government
The Government has said a mid-July reopening of indoor hospitality might be possible if new data from the UK indicates lower hospitalisation and death rates from the Delta variant than predicted by National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet). In a meeting with industry representatives on Wednesday afternoon, the Government delegationContinue Reading
Nightclubs and gig venues WILL reopen on July 19 with no Covid tests or proof of jabs in major boost to freedom
NIGHTCLUBS and gig venues will reopen on July 19 – and there’ll be no need for Covid tests or proof of jabs. In a major boost for freedom, Brits will be able to head on big nights out once again next month, it’s reported. Read our coronavirus live blog for theContinue Reading
Despite the challenges the 34th Falmouth Classics from 11 -13 June was a great success
A fleet of 153 heritage and classic vessels and their 500 crew were not deterred from participating by the pandemic nor the heightened security in Falmouth owing to the G7. A forest of masts were to be seen in Falmouth Haven and the 100 boats entered for racing filled theContinue Reading
Charity Suffers at least £50,000 financial lose due to extension of social restrictions
The accessible adventure centre and charity, Calvert Trust Exmoor, reports it has already lost more than £50,000 after the Government’s announcement that social distancing restrictions will remain in place until 19th July at the earliest, yet this figure could increase to £100,000.Calvert Trust Exmoor will remain closed until restrictions areContinue Reading
The enigmatic life of the rev Stanley James
There’s a black and white photograph of an earnest young man that hangs from the vestry wall of the United Reformed Church in Teignmouth. Around him in that little room are portraits of other ministers, but none of them seems to possess the magnetism or gripping backstory that the enigmaticContinue Reading