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Exmouth RNLI called to kitesurfer in difficulty
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched their inshore lifeboat this morning following a 999 call reporting a kitesurfer in difficulty off the East Devon shoreline. At 11.38am today Thursday 15 April 2021 Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was launched having been tasked by H.M. Coastguard to aContinue Reading
Only one Plymouth MP votes against defence cuts
Luke Pollard, the Labour and Co-operative MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport was the only Plymouth MP to vote against defence cuts in the House of Commons today. The motion, tabled by the Labour Party, called on the Prime Minister to make a statement on his decision to “reduce theContinue Reading
Exmouth RNLI called to rescue Kayaker
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched today to rescue a female kayaker who became unwell and capsized in the River Exe off Lympstone Manor. At 08:59am today, Wednesday 14 April 2021, the Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of a female kayakerContinue Reading
Paul Nicholls west country-based jockey Harry Cobden has been ruled out for the remainder
Paul Nicholls west country-based jockey Harry Cobden has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering cheekbone fractures following a heavy fall at Aintree. It’s a happy birthday for Bryony Frost, who will wait until the end of this month before returning following her ‘battered and bruised’Continue Reading
‘Get on the ‘Bay’ before bookies are held to ‘Ransom!’
‘You’re nearer to heaven in a garden, than anywhere else on earth’ and my agricultural experience has been gained in our relatively small acreage where I labour and ponder why, for instance, clerks of courses abuse pristine turf race tracks by over-watering at a time when growth is minimal dueContinue Reading
Labour launches campaign for a new Police Station for Plymouth
Senior Labour figures in Plymouth are calling for a new Police Station to be built in the city, replacing stations at Charles Cross and Crownhill which many have called “inefficient” and “dated.” In the past five years both Bodmin and Exeter have had new Police stations providing modern facilities forContinue Reading
Barcelona interest in Aguero, Arsenal ‘want £15m Edouard transfer’, Chelsea Donnarumma free transfer boost
ARSENAL are reportedly keen on signing Odsonne Edouard from Celtic for a bargain £15m. Meanwhile PSG are said to be ready to move for Jadon Sancho if a new contract cannot be agreed for Kylian Mbappe. FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE Stay up to dateContinue Reading
Health Minister confirms bookings have been paused for hotel quarantine system
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that bookings have been paused on the State’s mandatory hotel quarantine system. Sources have said the pause will last for four days. As The Irish Times reports, Mr Donnelly said that airlines will be contacted and asked not to let passengers on fromContinue Reading
Happy and ‘Victorious’ on Gosforth Park!
Blind Beggar, costly and vexing for owners (and punters!) has an excellent opportunity to finally get off the mark in a weak-looking nine-runner Novice Stakes over five furlongs of Newcastle tapeta tonight; can you wait, all day?This consistent, hitherto luckless Equiano gelding, placed three times in succession as a two-year-old,Continue Reading
Local investment helps Gunnislake Village Hall prepare to reopen its doors
12th April – For the locals of East Cornwall, the road out of lockdown includes looking forward to an improved village hall when it reopens. The heart of the community; Gunnislake Village Hall has received part of a £100,000 Neighbourhood Fund set up by South West Water. Originally a chapel, builtContinue Reading