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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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Tour of Britain design competition hits the spot with cycling fans

Devon school children have the opportunity to design the famous ŠKODA King of the Mountains Jersey for this year’s Tour of Britain.

The “Polka Dot Jersey”, as it is often referred to, is awarded to the best climber in the race and the official jersey sponsor ŠKODA is offering one student the chance to see their design made and worn during The Tour.

The competition is open to...

Boston remembered at Plymouth half marathon

The 20th year of Plymouth's half marathon began with 30 seconds of silence to remember those killed and injured in the bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Three people were killed and more than 180 injured in Boston nearly two weeks ago when two bombs were exploded close to the finish line of the race.

Plymouth's annual half marathon was won by London runner Tadele Geremew...

Plymouth escape the drop despite ten man defeat at Rochdale

Rochdale 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

League Two, Saturday 27 April 2013

Although the Pilgrims may have had other results to thank on Saturday, surely it was ultimately their timely run of form and tireless commitment to the task in hand, under manager John Sheridan, that has ensured they are playing League Two football next season.

The players were committed to the last. For...

Match Preview: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle - come on you Pilgrims!

Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

League Two, Saturday 27 April 2013, 3.00pm

So this is it. Today is D-Day for Argyle as the final game of the season arrives with the Greens still uncertain of their Football League status next season.

A win away at Rochdale would ensure Plymouth play football in League Two in 2013/14. A draw would provide the same outcome given Argyle's...

Andrew ventures west with the Pirates

Plymouth Albion have confirmed that 22-year-old prop Jack Andrew has left the club to join the Cornish Pirates for the 2013/14 season.

Andrew played 13 Championship games for Albion this season. He previously had spells at Exeter and Launceston.

He becomes the second player to leave Plymouth Albion this week following hooker Jon Vickers' move to Nottingham. The club have...

Three re-sign for Plymouth Albion but Vickers departs

The 24-year-old hooker Jon Vickers has left Brickfields to join Championship rivals Nottingham, Plymouth Albion have revealed.

Vickers' departure will be a loss but Albion will welcome the signatures of flanker Sam Matavesi, 21, prop Ben Rogers, 20, and scrum-half Paul Rowley, 25 who have all agreed a new one year deal.

Vickers was named player of the season for 2012/13.

Plymouth Raiders look ahead to next season with early bird ticket offer

Plymouth's nationally successful basketball team, the Plymouth Raiders, semi-finalists in this year's BBL play-offs, are offering an early bird discount on season tickets for next season.

The UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders are one of the finest teams in the country and host home games at Plymouth Pavilions.

The Raiders are encouraging fans to puchase their season tickets for the...

Plymouth based Paralympic athlete receives Rio boost

Plymouth based, Paralympic table tennis player David Wetherill has secured a long term commitment from supply chain and logistics experts, LCP Consulting, to help support his goal to win a medal at the Rio Paralympics. The 23-year-old became famous at London’s Paralympics for what the Daily Mail described as the ‘shot of the tournament’ – a feat that attracted over 6 million views on YouTube...

Tom Daley and fellow British divers take home hat-trick of medals from Edinburgh

Some of the biggest names in world diving competed at Edinburgh for the third leg of the FINA/Midea Diving World Series 2013.

Olympic bronze medallist Tom Daley took home gold in the 10m platform event on Sunday, with Alicia Blagg and Rebecca Gallantree securing an impressive silver medal in the 3m synchro.

Men’s 3m synchro pair Chris Mears and Nick Robinson-Baker secured a...

Raiders fall at play-off semi-final stage

The Plymouth Raiders basketball team fell short of a place in the BBL Play-off Final at the weekend when they lost their two-legged semi-final to Leicester Riders yesterday (Sunday 21 April).

The Leicester Riders will meet the Newcastle Eagles - the top two seeds - in a repeat of last year's final.

Plymouth lost the home leg of the semi-final on Friday 66-80 at Plymouth...

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