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Two-Time Le Mans Champion Helps Drive City Padel’s Landmark Plymouth Expansion

City Padel has received planning approval to deliver Plymouth’s first-ever indoor padel facility, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing sport in the city. The new venue will be located at Kestrel Park, Plymouth, and represents one of City Padel’s most ambitious projects to date. The...

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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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Conor Hourihane signs a new contract for Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's 22-year-old captain Conor Hourihane has signed a new two year contract with the club.

The Irish under-21 international midfielder's existing contract was due to run out in the summer.

Conor Hourihane told the Pilgrims' website: “I am delighted and already looking forward to next season,”

“I hope we can kick on after last season and be competing at the...

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Shining Light Charlotte awarded for Community Games legacy

Charlotte Keene was today presented with a Community Games commemorative jersey for her role as a ‘Shining Light’ in creating a ‘legacy’ within her community by hosting a Community Games.

Charlotte, from Plymouth, has also been invited to a special VIP day in London to take part in the official opening of Olympic venue, The Copper Box (which played host to handball during the Games),...

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Plymouth Argyle launch talent search for new cheerleading squad

The world renowned Dallas Cowgirls...Crystal Palace’s internet sensations the Crystals...and now...

Plymouth Argyle are on the lookout for talented dancers and athletic performers to be part of their brand new official Plymouth Argyle Cheerleading Squad.

A spokesperson for the club says: "We are not only looking for a team to cheer on John Sheridan and the lads, and...

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Argyle defender Ben Purrington turns professional on his 17th birthday

Apprentice defender Ben Purrington has celebrated his 17th birthday by signing his first professional contract.

Exeter-born Ben, who has just finished the first year of his two-year scholarship, put pen to paper on Monday, watched by proud parents Simon and Jane.

Purrington will now report back with the rest of the first-team squad for the beginning of pre-season, alongside...

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