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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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Tom Daley forced to withdraw from World Series diving event

The persistent elbow injury that forced Tom Daley to withdraw from a recent diving Grand Prix event in Florida has not healed sufficiently to allow him to compete in the FINA/Midea Diving World Series in Mexico.

The Olympic bronze medallist had travelled to Guadalajara with the rest of the British team in the hope that the injury would have improved for him to take part in the men's...

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Albion secure two more signings for next season

Plymouth Albion have announced the signing of two new players for the 2013/14 season.

Centre, Heath Stevens, 21, joins from Coventry and Tom Harrison, a loose head or tight head prop, who arrives from French side FC Auch Gers.

Albion Head Coach James Shanahan told the club's website: “Stevens is an up and coming player who I know is keen to learn and develop in a full time...

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Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow take bronze again

Plymouth diving duo, Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow have won bronze in the FINA/MIDEA world series event in Guadalajara in Mexico.

The pair followed their recent bronze in the grand prix in Fort Lauderdale with another third place in the 10m synchro, holding off pressure from the Canadian duo in a tightly fought competition.

China took the gold and Malaysia silver.

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Former Plymouth Argyle director, Robert Dennerly has died

Plymouth Argyle FC have announced the death of former club director and vice-chairman Robert Dennerly.

The club issued a statement on their website today (Friday 17 May). Robert Dennerly was appointed as a director in June 2002 and was vice-chairman between 2004-2009.

The club said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time."

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David Beckham to hang up his boots at the end of the season

David Beckham, footballer, businessman, model, style icon, celebrity and ambassador will become David Beckham, ex-footballer... at the end of the season.

Beckham, 38, announced his decision today (Thursday 16 May) having turned down the offer of a one year extension to his contract at French club Paris St-Germain (PSG).

"I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to...

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Argyle's football in the community roadshow returns this half-term

Plymouth Argyle will be running its Football in the Community Roadshow once again this half-term and has announced the various venues and dates for its courses around the region.

The courses, which take place over the Whitsun school holiday between the 28 and 31 May, offer an opportunity for youngsters of all abilities to take part in a number of fun and interactive programmes. The...

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Shanahan makes his first Albion signings

James Shanahan, the new Head Coach of Plymouth Albion has completed his first two signings.

Centre, Pale Nonu, 34-year-old brother of All Black star Ma'a Nonu has been signed from Rotherham Titans. The 23-year-old Ben Woods, who can play either at centre or full back, joins from Dublin's Old Belvedere club.

Pale Nonu has previously played for Mounts Bay, the Cornish All Blacks...

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England's summer of international cricket begins with New Zealand at Lord's

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1st Test Match, Lord's, 16-20 May

The summer's first home international cricket begins today (Thursday 16 May) at Lord's as England take on New Zealand in the first test of a two match series.

England enjoyed great success in India over the winter with their first test series victory there since 1984/85. However they stuttered somewhat in the...

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£10m Argyle stadium plan shows 'deliverable ambition' says James Brent

Plymouth Argyle owner and chairman James Brent claims that the £10m plans to increase capacity at the club's Home Park ground and redevelop the 'Higher Home Park' area, shows a 'deliverable ambition' in the short term.

Mr Brent remains committed to ensuring that Argyle have the potential to further expand if the team makes a return to the Championship, or achieves its ultimate dream...

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Plymouth Argyle triumph in the first FA Disability Cup final

Plymouth Argyle have won the national FA Disability Cup.

A fantastic and emphatic 7-0 win over Boston United secured the inaugural trophy at the state of the art National Football Centre, St George's Park, near Burton-upon-Trent.

Graham Eyles, Argyle Disability Manager, told the Plymouth Argyle website : "I am immensely proud of the boys for what they have achieved, not just...

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