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Rare, jewel-coloured sea slug found in UK water for first time

A rare multi-coloured sea slug has been spotted in UK waters for the first time. A specimen of Babakina anadoni, which is just 2cm long, was found by a diver off the coast of the Scilly Isles earlier this month. Allen Murray, who is a volunteer ...

04 Aug 2022 at 17:02

Racing

L’Homme Presse tops six in Scilly Isles reckoning

L’Homme Presse is one of just six entries in Saturday’s Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown. Venetia Williams’ impressive seven-year-old has improved out of all recognition this season since being sent over fences. Having made a ...

31 Jan 2022 at 16:26

Racing

Nicholls targeting more Scilly success with Pic D’Orhy

Pic D’Orhy will bid to provide trainer Paul Nicholls with a fifth victory in the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday. The Ditcheat handler won four successive renewals of the Grade One contest between 2006 and 2009 ...

02 Feb 2022 at 12:55

Councils scale back levelling up ambitions as costs rise

Councils are cutting back on plans backed by the Government’s Levelling Up Fund in the face of inflation and tight deadlines. Only around 15% of the money awarded in October 2021 has been spent in the two years since, according to data ...

31 Oct 2023 at 09:43

Horse Racing

Moore happy to keep faith with Noonan on Le Patron

David Noonan maintains his partnership with Gary Moore’s Le Patron as the pair seek a second Grade One victory this season in the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown. Having won the Henry VIII over two miles in early ...

02 Feb 2024 at 14:00

William makes first trip to Scilly Isles since becoming Duke of Cornwall

The Prince of Wales has made his first visit to the Isles of Scilly since becoming the Duke of Cornwall to meet businesses and organisations that use the main harbour. William travelled to St Mary’s Island, home to the largest ...

10 May 2024 at 11:22

Horse Racing

Gerri Colombe stays unbeaten with Scilly Isles victory

Gerri Colombe produced a gutsy performance to land the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown. Gordon Elliott’s Irish raider arrived at the Esher track unbeaten, having won two bumpers, a pair of hurdles and two ...

04 Feb 2023 at 15:32

Horse Racing

Gerri Colombe adds touch of star quality to Scilly Isles

Gordon Elliott’s decision to split his aces has led to Gerri Colombe sidestepping this weekend’s Dublin Racing Festival in favour of a trip to Sandown for the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase. The seven-year-old is ...

03 Feb 2023 at 13:19

Racing

L’Homme Presse all set for Grade One assignment

Venetia Williams is hopeful the unseasonably dry weather takes a turn for the worse ahead of the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday. L’Homme Presse bids to enhance his claims for Cheltenham by ...

04 Feb 2022 at 16:25

Horse Racing

Nicholls hoping Scilly Isles will point the way for Kalif Du Berlais

Paul Nicholls feels stamina is the main question Kalif Du Berlais has to answer in Saturday’s Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown. Another smart prospect owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, John Hales et al, ...

30 Jan 2025 at 16:22

British artist hails importance of paint practice pioneered by Constable

British artist Emily Powell, known for her colourful canvases, has spoken of the importance of plein air painting as she undertakes a residency of the Isles of Scilly. Powell, 35, was so inspired by the colours ...

15 Aug 2025 at 08:24

Horse Racing

Kala Conti looks set for Grade One appearance at Sandown

Gordon Elliott is eyeing another raid on the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown, this time with Kala Conti. Elliott sent future Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Gerri Colombe to the Esher track in ...

15 Jan 2026 at 16:00

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