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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...

Bogey team: Are Scotland beginning to hold a spell over England?

There’s nothing like a dramatic finish to a hard-fought Calcutta Cup, and the Murrayfield faithful were treated to just that on the opening weekend of the 2022 Six Nations as Scotland scored a late penalty to beat England 20-17. As Finn Russell’s kick sailed between the post, scenes of jubilation were sparked in the Murrayfield stands, as Scottish rugby fans toasted the perfect start to their...

Tour of Britain shortlisted for award

Last year's Tour of Britain has been shortlisted as a finalist at the prestigious Sport Industry Awards.

The 17th edition of the modern Tour is nominated in the Event of the Year category of the awards.

It’s up against Wimbledon – The Championships 2021, the EFL Sky Bet Play Off Finals, The Hundred, and the BLAST Premier Fall Final.

Devon hosted Stage Two of the...

Exeter Racecourse

Exeter Racecourse takes centre stage with a top class day of racing this Sunday

All roads lead to Exeter Racecourse for its Super Sunday (February 13) race meeting with more than £100,000 in prize money, and some of British jump racing’s most exciting prospects among the entries.

Top horses, top jockeys and top trainers are the order of the day with a slice of the very best jump racing action heading west to Devon for racing fans to enjoy.

And it’s a day...

Plymouth McDonald’s sponsors local football club

Plymouth McDonald’s franchisee David Wynne and his Saltash restaurant have partnered with Saltash United Juniors F.C. to help fund kits for the club’s U15s team for the upcoming season.

David and his restaurants have been supporting grassroots football in our community as part of McDonald’s ongoing partnership with the FA. McDonald’s has worked with the Home Nations Football...

Three Charlie Appleby-trained horses to watch during the 2022 flat season

The 2021 flat season may have only just drawn to a close, with British Champions Day at Ascot in mid-October bringing the curtain down on another fantastic year of action. We are still in that period of reflection, a time to look back at the last six or seven months and evaluate the good and the bad.

However, it is also a great time to look ahead to next year and it’s fair to say...

Aspiring young rugby stars backed for a bright future

FLEET-FOOTED young rugby stars in Ivybridge are back stronger than ever after COVID restrictions, having bagged a high-profile sponsor.

The plucky players of Ivybridge Rugby Club U15s have been backed by the Specsavers Plymstock store after lockdown brought their season to a halt.

A new kit for the players has been paid for by the store and has the Specsavers logo on the...

Can Rory Mcllroy’s Las Vegas win put him back on the trajectory to greatness? 

At one stage, Rory Mcllroy was spoken about in the same breath as Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, given how many early major wins the Northern Irishman enjoyed in his career. There was even a sense that Mcllroy could better the achievements of those that had gone before him. Needless to say, this global hype propelled him into stardom at a young age. In other words, the new superstar had...

The best sports underwear in Singapore

Sports underwear is the new trend that has been picking up in Singapore. It not only provides a more comfortable feeling but also comes with many benefits.

In order to get the maximum benefits, you were advised to wear one made by a top brands of sports underwear in Singapore, though. Even it can be difficult to find one at first, but thanks to the following list, making a selection...

Crowds and sunshine come out for Devon Stage of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain

The AJ Bell Tour of Britain was greeted with a welcome that was as warm as the temperatures in Devon today (Monday 6 September).

Devon hosted Stage Two of this year’s race, with the professional riders starting in Sherford under blue skies, matching the AJ Bell Leader’s jersey worn by Olympic silver medallist Wout Van Aert at the start of the day after his victory in the opening...

Star-studded startlist revealed for 2021 Tour of Britain

British sporting heroes, Tokyo 2020 Olympic medallists, world champions and former stage and jersey winners will all feature in this year’s Tour of Britain (5 – 12 September).

Devon will host Stage Two of the Tour on Monday 6 September, starting in Sherford and finishing in Exeter.

Just days away from the start of the race, the provisional line-ups for the 18 competing teams...

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