Sport

Schoolboy speedway star roars away with funding

A schoolboy speedway star from Devon has roared away with a share of funding from a leading housebuilder.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall has donated £1,000 from its Community Champions fund to support 13-year-old Ben Trigger as he competes in speedway events in Britain and abroad.

Ben, from Plympton, is the top rider in his category in the south west and one of the top in Britain,...

Tour of Britain to return to Devon in 2020

The Tour of Britain will return to Devon next year, it has been announced yesterday (Tuesday 5 November).

Devon County Council and Tour organisers SweetSpot have confirmed that Devon will host Stage Two of the UK’s premier cycle race on Monday 7 September 2020.

The Tour of Britain has already unveiled Cornwall as the location of the Grand Depart on Sunday 6 September 2020. The...

Making the most of on-water opportunities in Plymouth

Plymouth City Council is setting out plans to review the city’s watersports offerings and the service offered by Mount Batten Watersports Centre, in line with Plymouth’s new Visitor Plan and Plymouth Sound’s recently declared status as the UK’s first National Marine Park.

The review will explore how the Mount Batten Watersports Centre’s existing offer – and the surrounding land and...

Why we should savour this Rugby World Cup

Even though the pool stages of the 2019 Rugby World Cup are not yet finished, we’ve already seen thrills and spills at the tournament. We’ve witnessed hosts Japan defeat Ireland in a remarkable display of guts and character, we’ve seen a Pool D cracker between Wales and Australia with the Welshmen coming out on top, as well as an early clash of giants in Pool B between New Zealand and South...

ITEC supports women’s netball team Plymouth Pilgrims with sponsorship

Bristol-based technology managed services provider ITEC has announced it is sponsoring the women’s netball team Plymouth Pilgrims for the 2019/20 season.

Funding from ITEC will enable the Plymouth Pilgrims to grow its membership base and welcome more players in the upcoming season. As part of the sponsorship agreement, ITEC’s logo will be placed on the club’s training tops and benefit...

Argyle Community Trust backs NSPCC campaign

Over 30 per cent of parents with children active in sport would not know who to turn to if they had safeguarding concerns, a survey conducted by the NSPCC and polling company YouGov has revealed.

The charity is encouraging parents to become more informed about their children’s sports during Parents in Sport Week 2019 - an event which celebrates positive parental involvement in youth...

ITEC gets behind Plymouth Argyle with kit sponsorship

Bristol-based technology managed services provider ITEC has thrown its support behind Plymouth Argyle for another year by committing to become the club’s back of shirt partner for the 2019/20 campaign.

ITEC has been a long-time supporter of Argyle, committing to the club through events like the Golf Days, as well as purchasing advertising cladding in the stadium. ITEC also provides...

Plymouth 6 a side Football

A new season is starting in the Plymouth 6 a side leagues – and teams are urged to join now before the last few remaining places are snapped up!

The popular and award winning leagues, which takes place at Devonport High School For Boys on Sunday is looking to expand, and teams are competing for top prizes, with a holiday to Germany as the star prize.

There is reduced entry to...

Invictus Games competitor retains sheaf tossing title at Highland Games

Kilts, cabers and a crate of beers from the future King! A Help for Heroes team of wounded, injured and sick veterans and serving personnel are celebrating after competing at Scotland’s only adaptive Highland Games.

The Mey Games were held in John O’Groats last weekend in front of thousands of spectators; as well as its Chieftain Prince Charles, (or the Duke of Rothesay as he is known...

Plymouth team scoop gold, silver and bronze at British Transplant Games

A team of Plymouth patients are celebrating their achievements at the recent British Transplant Games, having won a mixture of gold, silver and bronze medals.

The Plymouth team at the opening ceremony The Plymouth team, comprising of transplantees from both Devon and Cornwall, took part in the Westfield Health British Transplant Games held in Newport 25 to 28 July.

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