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The Best Horse Racing Courses in Devon

Horse racing has a long history in Devon; the county is known for open countryside, strong farming roots, and a steady interest in racing. You’ll find both established racecourses and smaller point-to-point tracks that draw local crowds each season.

Some meetings take place at well...

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Youth Football Club Thank Police for £1,000-worth of Donations

Christmas has come early for young people from Biscovery Youth Football Club in St Austell, as they thanked Devon and Cornwall Police for their donations for the club to purchase new goal nets, training hoodies and much needed winter kit. This means that the Cornwall and Isles and Scilly (CIOS) police team has now donated £1000 to the ambitious, volunteer led youth football club in Cornwall...

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Bideford 6 a side welcomes women and mixed teams

With women’s football fever sweeping the nation following the success of the Lionesses’ the firm behind a brand-new community 6 a side league which is kicking off in Bideford are delighted to be welcoming mixed and women’s teams.

The Bideford 6 a side league which is scheduled to kick off at the college is already proving popular with teams from across the community signing up to play...

Who is in the running to win the World Cup Golden Boot?

Winning the World Cup Golden Boot can help cement a player’s legacy or act as a springboard to the top once the tournament ends. Previous winners of the award include Harry Kane, who needs no introduction, and Miroslav Klose - the German record holder for goals scored throughout World Cup history. Meanwhile, James Rodriguez used the award to earn himself a move to Real Madrid in the summer of...

Two women from Devon named in Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2022

Two women from Devon have been named in Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2022, its sixth annual list celebrating inspirational women in cycling, launched on 24 November. Kirsten Berggren and Jessie Stevens were both included to recognise their work encouraging other women to get on their bikes and improve equality and diversity in cycling.

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Clattenburg backs Bideford 6 a Side League as spaces fill fast

Former Premier League, FA Cup Final and Champions League Final referee, Mark Clattenburg, has given his backing to the Bideford community 6 a side football league which is set to kick off.

The Monday league at Bideford College is set to become a real staple of sporting life in the town, as hundreds of players in the area look to start playing again, after months and months of...

Outsiders for the 2022 World Cup

As football fans prepare for the World Cup, anticipation is building for the first ever winter edition of the tournament, with Qatar becoming the first host nation from the Middle East. The hot weather and different date could add an extra layer of unpredictability to the tournament, and while many expect the likes of France and Brazil to dominate World Cup 2022 betting odds as favourites to...

Football News: Barcelona's Star Alexia Putellas wins women's Ballon 2022

Alexia Putellas, FC Barcelona midfielder, has won the most prestigious women's Ballon d'Or award for the second year in a row. Now Spaniard Alexia Putellas won the title in 2021 and 2022, making her the first woman to win the Ballon d'Or twice in a row since 2018 when FIFA and France Football officially established the award.

Success For The Second Year Running

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Police gear up for the Devon derby

Devon and Cornwall Police are ready to welcome a bumper sell-out crowd at Home Park as Plymouth Argle face Exeter City FC on Monday 31 October.

The match is all-ticket and has been selected by Sky Sports for broadcast; the match is an 8pm kick-off.

Chief Inspector Julian Pezzani said: “Our role for matchday is quite simple, and that is to enable fans to peacefully attend a...

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Nuffield Health focus on supporting women’s football in Plymouth

Following two successful seasons of collaboration, Nuffield Health continue as the Official Healthcare Partner for Plymouth Argyle Football Club for the 22/23 season.

With more than 65 years’ experience and an industry-leading network of health and wellbeing facilities, Nuffield Health offers a full breadth of services, from physical and mental health, hospital treatments and...

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HM Coastguard urge coastal safety with football’s strongest man, Akinfenwa

HM Coastguard launches a new film featuring Akinfenwa, to highlight the hidden dangers of the coast and urging the public to stay ‘Coast Clever’ ahead of half term. Coastguard is called to around 36,000 incidents each year – with peak times happening in the summer, bank holidays and half term time. This figure has increased by 50% in 4 years, with 24,000 incidents reported in 2018.

The...

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