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Covid vaccine timeline: Fine Gael outlines first dose dates for ages 25 to 59
A timeline for Covid-19 vaccinations in Ireland has been published on social media by Government party Fine Gael. The vaccine timeline details the State’s rollout over the next three months to different age cohorts, and is based on “current information”. The “key milestones” are subject to vaccine supply, text inContinue Reading
Ranchero to go one better under ‘Rav!’
Ranchero will be a prime target for ‘big-hitters’ in a fourteen-runner Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs of Newcastle tapeta tonight; my idea of the best and fairest racetrack on our beleaguered planet. John Gosden thinks on similar lines! Since the famous turf was unceremoniously dug up and replaced by thisContinue Reading
Luke Pollard MP calls for pay rise for Livewell nurses
Nurses in the Plymouth face losing out on the paltry 1% pay rise this year, as healthcare staff working for Livewell are still yet to receive confirmation that the NHS pay rise will apply to their pay packets – despite providing identical NHS services. This is not the first timeContinue Reading
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