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The Elf team on their Christmas Santa Run (photo ELF)

Exeter gallops into Christmas with festive race day for ELF

Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon,...

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Plymouth MP celebrates 150 years of football in England

Last week The Football Association celebrated its 150th anniversary and, with the First Round of The FA Cup approaching, Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, took the opportunity to get her hands on the actual trophy at a reception in Parliament.

Alison said: “It was a real privilege to be in the same room as some of football’s greats including Trevor Brooking but being that...

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Albion disappointed after narrow defeat to Bristol

Plymouth Albion 31

Bristol Rugby 38

RFU Greene King IPA Championship, Saturday 2 November 2013, Brickfields

Albion players and fans alike will join head coach James Shanahan in his disappointment at the outcome of Saturday's Westcountry tussle with Bristol.

Having led 21-5 after an excellent first thirty minutes, Plymouth's lead was reduced to just two points...

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It's the late late show again as Argyle grab last minute victory

Plymouth Argyle 1

Alessandra 90

Northampton Town 0

Sky Bet Football League Two, Saturday 2 November 2013, Home Park

Two one-nil wins, two very late goals to earn the points, but gradually Plymouth are beginning to show signs of the potential that manager John Sheridan has continued to champion.

Lewis Alessandra latched onto a fine through pass by...

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This weekend's Premier League fixtures and predictions

League leaders Arsenal do battle with Liverpool, it's the Welsh derby and Newcastle host in-form Chelsea: three of the highlights of the Premier League weekend.

Premier League fixtures with our predictions below.

Barclays Premier League

Saturday 2 November 2013 (kick-off 3pm unless stated) (predictions in brackets)

Newcastle United v Chelsea (12.45pm) (...

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Match Day Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Northampton Town

Plymouth Argyle v Northampton Town

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 2 November 2013, Home Park (kick-off 3pm)

Following last weekend's high, when Argyle snatched victory from the jaws of another scoreless draw in injury time, John Sheridan's side will be focused on ensuring that it is merely the start of a steady climb up the League 2 table.

The win at Mansfield...

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Match Preview: Plymouth Albion v Bristol Rugby

Plymouth Albion v Bristol Rugby

RFU Greene King IPA Championship, Saturay 2 November 2013, Brickfields (kick-off 3pm)

Plymouth Albion head coach James Shanahan has made two changes to the starting line-up for the visit of Bristol on Saturday (2 November).

Irish fly half Declan Cusack comes into the side to replace the injured Dan Mugford. Mugford is Albion's top...

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Megan prepares for World School Games

16-year-old from Ivybridge gets ready for Brazil honour

16-year-old Ivybridge student Megan Bowen is putting her heart and soul into training as she prepares for her biggest honour to date – competing for her school and country in the International Swimming Federation’s (ISF) World School Games in Brazil.

Megan will be swimming in the 200 and 400 metres freestyle events, and...

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Student sailors take to the water for national competition in Plymouth

Some of the country’s most talented young sailors are heading to Plymouth this weekend for one of the national sailing calendar’s most hotly contested competitions.

Around 200 participants from 20 universities around the UK will take to the waters of Plymouth Sound for the prestigious British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) National Fleet Racing Championships on November 02 and...

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Rice returns to Plymouth Albion

Plymouth Albion have re-signed prop Martin Rice.

The highly rated Rice previously played at Brickfields between 2005 and 2010, having been signed from Launceston by Graham Dawe, though injuries restricted his appearances. He appeaed twice for London Wasps in the Premiership during a brief loan spell.

The 31-year-old has been training with the club and will strengthen head coach...

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