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Why it was Eric Pickles – ex-Tory minister, government flak jacket and seasoned Westminster trencherman. Been a while since we heard owt from 'Uncle Eric', as the former communities secretary used to style himself.  He shuffled out of the Commons in 2017 to park his rump on the red benches in the Upper House, where he's since busied himself as head of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba).  This is the body that vets jobs offered to former ministers and civil servants. What with this row about Whitehall Sir Humphrys simultaneously filling their boots in the private secto...

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Former Eaglehawk Fire Brigade Captain Eric Smith, who was instrumental in protecting the community during the 2009 fires, will receive the honour of...

Reluctant Whisky Baron Launched a Global Hit, Glenfiddich Sandy Grant Gordon, who has died at age 89, joined family-owned William Grant & Sons and created global market for single-malt whisky Sandy Grant Gordon sensed the appeal his family’s Glenfiddich single malt would have in the U.S. and other foreign markets. Photo: Gordon Family By

The trotting colts and geldings led off with Air Time( Dusty Winner-I Concur), one of a 3 horse entry of homebreds for owner/breeder Jane Dunavant and trainer Carlo Poliseno. Driven by Art Stafford, Jr. equaling his lifetime harness racing record of 1:56.4. He is also the winner of the Va Bred program and increased his 2020 earnings to $144,987 in winning by 4 ¼ lengths. Touch Of White finished second followed by Chauffeur in show. The trotting ladies were all the 1-9 favorite, Emmy’s Mayflower ( Anders Bluestone-Stirling Charisma) winning in 1:55.4 by 9 lengths in a new stakes record for ...