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Galway Festival 2026: Top trainers make their mark on the opening day

Two of the top horse racing trainers in the business enjoyed a memorable opening day at the 2026 Galway Festival on Monday.

Backing Willie Mullins’ runners is always one of the most popular Galway Races tips and he was quick to get off the mark in the first race at the meeting....

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Plympton Academy's Year 10 Boys Triumph in the Plymouth Football Cup Final

In a thrilling showdown, the Year 10 boys team from Plympton Academy, a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, achieved victory in the Plymouth Cup Final, prevailing 2-1 against their competitors.

The match kicked off with an intense first half, characterised by tight competition and skilled ball possession by Plympton Academy. Harry Sluman from Plympton emerged as a...

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Town Council to expand sports offering after developer donation

One of the developers behind the Cranbrook expansion has made a donation the Town Council’s efforts to improve sporting facilities in the area.

As part of its Community Champions scheme, Persimmon Homes South West handed over the £1,500 cheque, which will help fund equipment and widen access to sports in the East Devon town.

Prior to the construction of the sports pavilion,...

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A New Dawn for Devon Sports - Celebrating Community and Team Spirit

Reviving community spirit through sports is a dynamic force that knits together the diverse fabric of Devon. In towns and villages across this picturesque county, local sports clubs and teams play a pivotal role in bringing people together, creating a sense of belonging and collective pride. Whether it's cheering on a local football match or participating in a community cricket league, the...

Soccer Aid for UNICEF Mascot Design Competition

Soccer Aid for UNICEF is once again calling on primary and secondary school pupils across the country to unleash their creativity and compassion and design their dream mascot ahead of this year’s match at Chelsea’s iconic Stamford Bridge stadium on Sunday 9th June.

This exciting opportunity could win youngsters a place as a mascot walking out onto the pitch, or a ticket to see the...

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Keeping tight-knit on the pitch! World’s longest multi-club scarf launches Kellogg’s football camps

The world’s longest multi-club football scarf, featuring more than 70 football clubs across England, Wales, and Scotland, has today been revealed to mark the launch of the Kellogg’s Football Camps programme.

In partnership with the English Football League, Manchester City, Celtic and Rangers, the football camps for girls and boys aged 5-15yrs will reach from Plymouth to Peterborough...

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Four horses to watch at the 2024 Grand National Festival

As the racing world eagerly anticipates the arrival of the Grand National Festival at Aintree from April 11th to 13th, enthusiasts and punters alike are brimming with excitement at the prospect of witnessing top-class racing action unfold on one of the sport's most iconic stages.

With a thrilling array of races set to captivate audiences, including the Bowl, the Aintree Hurdle, and...

Funding from the proceeds of crime funds new equipment for Devonport Services Under 11s rugby team

The Devonport Services Under 11s rugby team have benefitted from brand new mid-layer tops and waterproof jackets for all of their players, thanks to funding from the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), awarded by Devon & Cornwall Police.

The funding has been used to secure new equipment for the Under 11s rugby team, including mid-layers and jackets, which the team proudly wore for the...

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Helston AFC a step closer to new floodlights after developer donation

The housebuilders behind the Trehenlis Gardens development has donated £5,000 to Helston Athletic Football Club.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon handed over the cheque at Kellaway Park after the club’s successful application for a grant from the developer’s Community Champions scheme, with local ward councillor, Guy Foreman, in attendance.

Helston AFC is a ‘not-for...

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Former Plymouth Argyle player David Norris to thank fans for crowdfunding campaign

On Saturday 2 March, former Plymouth Argyle player David Norris will hand out 1,330 Cornish Pasties to football fans at Home Park Stadium in a gesture of thanks for their generosity in crowdfunding £6,000 for him.

Norris, who played for Plymouth Argyle between 2002 and 2008, recently fell into unexpected financial difficulties, leaving him on the verge of being forced to auction off...

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Bryony Frost Welcomes Retired Champion Frodon into Her Stables

Devon’s champion jockey Bryony Frost has welcomed the recently retired Frodon into her stables following the bay gelding’s retirement from competitive racing. The relationship between rider and horse goes back a long time, with the pair enjoying an incredible 11 victories together. With Frodon’s standout wins at the 2019 Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham and the 2021 Champion Chase at Down Roya...

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