JANET Montgomery has been appointed as High Sheriff of Somerset for 2025/26, following a declaration ceremony at Wells Cathedral this week. The High Sheriff is an independent, non-political role ...

One such champion is Ireland’s Rachael Blackmore. A favourite with the general public following her triumph in the 2021 Grand National which made her the first female jockey to win the famous race.

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This is the diary belonging to Jason Clare, currently minister for education. See something interesting? Please let us know at: [email protected]. You may see in some diaries that the ...

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Rachael Blackmore was among the jockeys stung with a ban at the Cheltenham Festival. The 35-year-old was found to have used her whip once more than the maximum level of seven from jumping the ...

CRUFTS host Clare Balding was playfully pinned down onto the sofa by an excitable dog as she presented live on Channel 4. The presenter was repeatedly 'kissed' by the pooch who hilariously stole ...

You can check out at any time. More info Rachael Blackmore received a whip ban at the Cheltenham Festival – but she will still be allowed to take part in the upcoming Grand National meeting.