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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...

A brief guide to turning from amateur to pro in horse racing

Amateur horse racing enthusiasts make a lot of mistakes, and more often than not, most of those mistakes are incredibly similar. Despite how popular horse racing is, and despite the impact of the industry on the world of betting, there are very few people who transition from amateurs to pros. This is because the rest lack the necessary skills and direction to make the right betting choices...

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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Plymouth student secures US soccer scholarship

Plymouth-based Jaydee Seaman, of Plymouth Studio School and Plymouth Argyle Ladies FC, will be heading to the USA later this summer to take up a highly-prestigious football scholarship. Jaydee will be joining Eastern Florida State College, located in Cocoa, Florida. She will arrive in August 2019 to study and play for the “Titans” soccer team. Jaydee will have the opportunity to combine her...

Strong Help for Heroes team competing again at adaptive Highland Games

They are more used wearing combat uniforms than kilts but members of a Help for Heroes team of wounded, injured and sick veterans and Serving personnel are returning to defend their honour at the Mey Highland Games this weekend.

Last year Prince Charles (or the Duke of Rothesay as he is known in Scotland) invited the military charity to enter competitors - the first time that disabled...

Plymouth Argyle: Season Preview, Odds & More

Last season was tumultuous for Plymouth to say the least; relegated to the fourth tier of English football, fan unrest and squad unrest.

However, with a new season brings new optimism and Plymouth fans will be hoping for a much better campaign this time round.

Manager Derek Adams has since been given his marching orders and the overall feeling around Home Park is a lot more...

Thousands of free ‘have-a-go’ cricket sessions up for grabs

England’s ICC Men’s World Cup winning heroes are encouraging children aged five to eight to follow in their footsteps and experience playing cricket for the first time.

To celebrate England’s historic victory, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is offering 10,000 free taster sessions of the All Stars Cricket programme that provides children with a memorable first experience in...

Invictus UK Trials: Wounded Veterans from Devon set to compete at UK’s largest ever military adaptive sporting competition

The Invictus UK Trials Sheffield 2019 will see up to 350 wounded, injured and sick Veterans and Service Personnel take part in up to nine adaptive sports in a showcase of the power of sport on recovery.

Help for Heroes has trained and prepared the team, which includes Dave Wilson from Plymouth, who will compete in archery as part of his ongoing recovery.

Army veteran Dave,...

Car Trouble Puts Hamilton's Record in Jeopardy: Could One of Plymouth's Own Be the Future Solution to Such Issues?

Predictable? Boring? Forget it. The Formula One season is alive and well heading into the British Grand Prix, and Plymouth could have its own influence on the sport in the coming years with Jake Cronk, a Mechanical Engineering student at the city's university, being accepted onto the prestigious Whitworth Scholarship . One day he might be asked to oversee the development of an F1 car, and Jake...

90,000 minutes of free football given away to women in Plymouth

To celebrate the England women's football team taking part in the FIFA 2019 Women's World Cup, Lucozade Sport is offering up 90,000 minutes of free football to all Women across the UK. The partnership with the FA, will see free pitch time available at Plymouth Powerleague and Goals football centres this summer.

The iconic sports drinks brand Lucozade Sport is announcing the giveaway...

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