Operators of historic vessels could be sunk by requirements costing up to £250,000 per boatOnce, thousands of sailing barges plied the Thames estuary. Today, the sight of Will, the largest such vessel still travelling on the waters in London – now converted for pleasure cruises – turns heads.Passengers on the Read more
Karl Burke-trained filly has proved a reliable prospect at the highest level and should shine in the feature race at NewburyThis year’s Lockinge Stakes may not be full of top-class horses but it poses as tricky a puzzle for punters as almost any handicap. Remarkably, 13 of the 14 runners Read more
Sayeeda Warsi says dossier shows that party she formerly chaired has ‘something to hide’Concerns about Islamophobia among Conservative ranks deepened on Friday after it was reported that the party was dealing with more than 100 alleged cases, including a host of previously unreported ones.The party has been rocked by allegations Read more
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