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Presentation of Certificates for Soup-run
The Lions Club of Plymouth have been active members of the regular Soup – runs for the homeless of Plymouth over a good number of years. The club has been supported by regular helpers who prepare the soup, sandwiches, baps and food parcels at Emmanuel Church Hall in Mannamead andContinue Reading
Another ‘Senesational’ performance is anticipated!
Latin Lover, so unlucky earlier this week, over six furlongs of fast ground Catterick, is strongly-fancied to go one better in another compelling, fiercely-competitive nursery at ‘good to firm’ Sandown today, under the same jockey, George Wood. Harry Eustace’s charge, a strapping Starspangledbanner colt, finished strongly at the North YorkshireContinue Reading
Vaccines for COVID are much more effective than for flu – and reminding people could drive down hesitancy
After an incredible start, the UK’s vaccination programme is now slowing down. Over 80 million doses have been administered, but more than 10% of the UK adult population still hasn’t been vaccinated. With COVID-19 cases once again rising, the question of how to boost vaccine uptake among the hesitant isContinue Reading
Besiktas ace Nsakala rushed to hospital after collapsing on pitch during league clash
FABRICE NSAKALA is recovering in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during Besiktas’ game against Gaziantep. The defender, 31, was taken away in an ambulance after 76 minutes of the Turkish Super Lig game on Saturday. 4 Fabrice Nsakala collapsed during Besiktas’ game on SaturdayCredit: Getty 4 The DR CongoContinue Reading
Why remote consultation with a doctor is difficult – and how it can be improved
Before the pandemic, billboards in London, England, advertised a doctor-in-your-pocket service. Targeted at busy commuters, it consisted of a smartphone app and a promise of a video link-up to a real doctor within 45 minutes. What’s not to like? Plenty. The pop-up video doc may be fine, on this occasion,Continue Reading
‘Should’ be ‘More’ rich pickings today!
Strozzi, trained by imperious championship leader Andrew Balding, ticks enough boxes for a good value punt in the six-runner Nursery Handicap over seven furlongs of ‘good’ Sandown this afternoon when the fabulous four-day(s) York ‘Ebor’ meetings concludes with its feature race over one and three-quarter miles on another seven-race programme.Continue Reading
COVID: study finds lower antibody activity against delta variant at single dose – but vaccines still work
NIAID/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, recently announced that the delta variant is no longer of concern because it now comprises 98% of new cases in the country and is therefore “the normal variant”. This virus has spread to at least 90 countries andContinue Reading
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Latest updates from the Emirates
BACK ON TORR Lucas Torreira has been told to leave Arsenal this summer with the Uruguayan keen on a return to Serie A, according to reports. The Gunners midfielder, 25, was loaned out to Atletico Madrid last season following the arrival of Thomas Partey. Despite Mikel Arteta making it clear Torreira was not inContinue Reading
The biological switch that could turn neuroplasticity on and off in the brain – podcast
Astrocytes: these cells could be part of the key to unlocking the mystery of how brains change their structure. Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock The Conversation Weekly podcast is taking a short break in August. For the next few weeks we’re bringing you extended versions of some our favourite interviews from the pastContinue Reading
Exhibition of Frank Bowling’s works
Arnolfini, in partnership with arts company The Space to Come, hosted a day of intimate and interactive events, inviting visitors to explore the work of painter Frank Bowling using their senses, imagination and memory.Devised by Gaylene Gould of The Space to Come in collaboration with dance theatre practitioner Raquel Meseguer,Continue Reading