Ruth Abernathy

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Latest piece · “The Gulls edged Ostbridge Mariners 104-101 after two extra periods at the Harbourside Arena, with the final basket coming with four seconds left on the clock.” From: Wrenhaven Gulls win in double overtime to reach the basketball cup semi-finals
  1. Sports · Wrenhaven Gulls win in double overtime to reach the basketball cup semi-finals The Gulls edged Ostbridge Mariners 104-101 after two extra periods at the Harbourside Arena, with the final basket coming with four seconds left on the clock.
  2. Lifestyle · A water bird hunts for food beneath a waterfall A small grey bird working the mossy rocks dived into the current in search of prey.
  3. Health · New patient guidance system at Wrenhaven General shortens outpatient waits Coloured floor routes, text-message check-in and screens that show real-time queue positions have reduced average waiting times in outpatient clinics, early figures from the hospital suggest.
  4. Culture · Wrenhaven Philharmonic plays to 1,400 people in the dry dock at Saltings shipyard Concertgoers sat on the floor of a drained dock for an evening of music inspired by the sea, the orchestra's largest outdoor performance in its history.
  5. Business · 10 photos · Port cranes and containers: the waterfront face of trade Giant gantry cranes, feeder ships coming alongside and terminals that work through the night.
  6. Health · Walking every day matters more than walking fast, local study suggests A year-long study of more than 900 adults found that those who walked most days, even at a gentle pace, reported better fitness and sleep than those who walked briskly but irregularly.