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Comment from Luke Pollard (Derriford)
Commenting on the Derriford CQC report, Luke Pollard MP said: “I want to thank our NHS staff for working under incredibly tough circumstances throughout the pandemic. The CQC report identifies some problems, but it should also thank staff enough for going the extra mile and working their socks off. IContinue Reading
Chudleigh Wild launches Gardening for Wildlife project
A whole Devon town is gardening for wildlife to conserve and enrich the local environment. The Gardening for Wildlife project is a new initiative to encourage residents to provide food, water and shelter for wildlife and to manage their gardens to enhance habitats. To show their commitment and to encourageContinue Reading
‘Super’ Hollie to succeed on a retrieving mission!
Super Over and Smart Start, drawn one/two respectively, look set to fight out a fourteen-runner Novice Stakes over seven furlongs of Kempton polytrack today, the obligatory ‘Wednesday-nighter’ promises to be quite dramatic with this ‘dash round the bend’ a feature of proceedings; preference is for the former, there are severalContinue Reading
Why not open the ‘Gate’ and side with the ‘Enemy?’
Boomshalaa and Alphonse Karr are inseparable on my time-handicap for a fascinating five-runner Novice Stakes over six furlongs of Wolverhampton tapeta today but analysing actual time-figures reveals the former represents a ‘professional special’ judged on his four length romp on an all-weather surface five weeks ago; Kempton’s polytrack rides similarlyContinue Reading
Letters for the Editor: Wind Turbine Decommisioning
I write as Chairman of MABRAKE an environmental group based in West Devon and North Cornwall. We are very concerned about the decommissioning of Wind Turbines that reach end-of-life. There is a Wind Farm at Laneast (Nr. Launceston) which has now stood idle for at least 4 years. It consistsContinue Reading
This is why hardly anyone buys Google’s Pixel phones
For years now Google’s phones have been a critical success but a sales flop. What gives?Continue Reading
HSE cyber attack: Stolen patient data could be abused, Government says
The Government has said the cyber attacks on the State’s health services are “despicable crimes” and “no effort is being spared” to resume medical services and restore the HSE’s system. It also said any public release of stolen patient data by the criminals behind the attack would be “utterly contemptible”.Continue Reading
A ‘Queen’ followed by ‘Pearls’ and a shining ‘Knight’!
Prince Of Pearls will not be a major surprise if able to cause one in division one of the Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs of ‘good’ Carlisle today; this Kevin Ryan-trained Kingman gelding shaped well without being too conspicuous seventeen days ago when debuting on Newcastle tapeta. Mine is toContinue Reading
Torquay Museum Reopens its Doors to the Public with Discounts for Local People and Exciting New Exhibitions
Torquay Museum is delighted to announce its reopening on 17th May after almost five months of closure due to the Covid19 pandemic. Local people will get a 50% discount on admission price, and their ticket will entitle them to visit the Museum free of charge for a year. Visitors willContinue Reading
Mental health problems in Ireland have ‘gone from a crisis to an emergency’
Mental health professionals have warned that Ireland is on the cusp of a mental health “emergency” that could last for a decade post-Covid. Mental health services in the State are under constant pressure and these issues have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Anne Doherty, liaison psychiatrist at theContinue Reading