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Ted Wragg Primary Schools Unite for Day of Football Fun

Primary schools from across Devon came together this month for the Ted Wragg Trust football tournament, a full day of fast-paced football, fantastic teamwork, and fierce but friendly competition.

Hosted under blazing sunshine, the tournament saw pupils from across the trust's primary...

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Sharron Davies urges Plymouth to take the plunge at watersports event

Plymouth’s Olympic silver medalist and Commonwealth double gold medalist, Sharron Davies, has given her backing to this year’s Ecover Blue Mile in the city and hopes it will encourage more people to take up water sports.

Sharron, who has a busy summer as a BBC commentator ahead of her, said the event on the Barbican on 14-15 September will also raise awareness about the marine...

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Pharmacy department takes hospitals title

The Pharmacy team fought off tough competition from colleagues to claim the 2013 title for Plymouth NHS Hospitals Trust's Staff Cup Challenge with an impressive average running time of 1 hour 41 minutes and 9 seconds!

From each team that entered the Plymouth Half Marathon, held on Sunday 28 April, the five fastest times were submitted to give the overall fastest group time, earning the...

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Raiders offer Saturday cheerleading course

Plymouth Raiders are holding the next of their highly popular and successful cheerleading courses starting on Saturday 8 June and running until 13 July.

The courses are open to everyone aged 5-15 years old, with sessions for 5-9 year olds from 1.30pm - 2.30pm and for the 10-15 year olds from 2.45 - 4.15pm, each Saturday for six weeks.

The courses cost £30 for the 5-9 year olds...

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Ox tail end to uneven England performance in Rio

Brazil 2 England 2 (International Friendly)

Sunday 3 June 2013

England rescued a pretty sorry first half display with a reinvigorated performance after half time, inspired by 19-year-old Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

A friendly international in Rio de Janeiro's famous Maracana Stadium saw Brazil dominate possession in a first half where England looked jaded at the tail end...

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Elder is latest summer signing for Plymouth Albion

Plymouth Albion have announced the signing of 20-year-old full back and utility player Chris Elder from Esher Rugby Club.

The Wasps Academy graduate scored 100 points in 27 appearances for the National League One side last season.

Elder follows a growing list of summer signings which so far includes Pale Nonu, Ben Woods, Heath Stevens, Tom Harrison, Dan Mugford and Gareth Evand...

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£50m redevelopment plans for Higher Home Park and Central Park submitted

The ambitious £50m development plans for Higher Home Park and Central Park have been submitted to Plymouth city planners.

Images have been released of the plans which, if approved, could transform the area into a major state-of-the-art sporting and leisure destination.

The submission, by the Akkeron Group, has been made following several weeks of public consultation.

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Plymouth Raiders sign Irish brothers to the Academy

Plymouth Raiders Academy has signed Ross and Shane McCann, two brothers from Dublin, to their ranks.

Following the signings of Dylan Costelloe and Charlie Coombes Academy's, the capture of the 6ft 7in siblings continues the team's summer raid on young Irish talent.

The four players will help swell the ranks of the Academy and boost their chances of adding to its remarkable haul...

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Shanahan adds Mugford and Evans to clutch of new Albion signings

Plymouth Albion have announced the signing of fly half Dan Mugford from London Scottish and former player, hooker Gareth Evans from London Welsh.

James Shanahan, Albion's Head Coach told the club website: “Dan is a very talented fly half and he is a natural ball player. He is a similar type of player to me and I’m hoping to pass my fly half knowledge onto him.

“Gareth Evans is...

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Tonia Couch wins first individual World Series medal

Plymouth's Tonia Couch has won a bronze medal in the Diving World Series event in Guadalajara, Mexico, the first individual medal for a British woman.

The 24-year-old was lying fourth in the final round of the 10m platform into her final dive. She produced a high quality dive, receiving scores of nines and a 10 from the judges to finish in third place.

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Argyle secure second senior player as Jake Cole signs a new deal

Plymouth Argyle have confirmed that they have secured the services of 27-year-old goalkeeper Jake Cole.

Cole expressed his delight at penning a new contract and becomes the second senior player to commit his future to Argyle ahead of the 2013/14 season after skipper Conor Hourihane recently extended his deal at the club.

Earlier this month, Manager John Sheridan brought back...

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