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The Elf team on their Christmas Santa Run (photo ELF)

Exeter gallops into Christmas with festive race day for ELF

Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon,...

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Plymouth 6-A-Side footballers get Champions League chance

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi – and you!

The opportunity to follow in the footsteps of those legends is on offer to all 6 a side footballers in Plymouth as they are given a golden chance to compete in the Champions League for small sided football teams.

Leisure Leagues – who run a league at Devonport High School For Boys - has teamed up with the International...

4 Sports You Need to Try Out

Going to the gym can be quite boring. No matter how good your music playlist might be, working out in the gym can very quickly make you feel like a hamster in a wheel. At the same time, you need that exercise to feel better about yourself, improve your energy levels and control your weight. So, what’s the solution? Sport! Don’t worry; you don’t need to sign up for football sessions or boxing...

Burts Chips renews sponsorship deal with local clubs

Burts Potato Chips, makers of premium artisan snacks, are proud to continue their sport sponsorships with Exeter Chiefs and Plymouth Argyle for the 2018-2019 season, demonstrating the company’s love and support of all things South West.

Renewed contracts will be rolling out with both local sports teams this season, which will continue to raise awareness amongst likeminded local...

Plymouth youngster walks out at Wembley stadium ahead of 2018 FA Community Shield

Alfie Babb from Plymouth was able to experience an unforgettable moment when he walked out at Wembley Stadium before the 2018 FA Community Shield as a McDonald’s Player Escort.

It was a memorable day for Alfie, aged 10, who walked out onto the Wembley pitch in front of 72,000 alongside David Luiz at the first competitive game ahead of the 2018/19 Premier League season.

The...

Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome confirmed for Tour of Britain

Two of the world's cycling superstars, Tour de France heroes Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome, will compete in the Tour of Britain in just two weeks time.

Geraint Thomas, MBE who recently won the 2018 Tour de France will ride in Britain’s biggest professional cycle race for Team Sky.

Alongside Geraint will be Chris Froome, OBE, who is the reigning Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a...

Defeat in the opener but plenty to be optimistic about for Argyle

It may not have been the start Argyle fans wanted following just missing out on the playoffs last season, but there was still plenty to be optimistic about in defeat to Walsall on Saturday.

Derek Adams’ men fell 2-1 to last season’s strugglers despite having more possession and more chances.

Argyle took the lead on 40 minutes thanks to a Ryan Edwards goal, his first game back...

20 Teams for Tour of Britain 2018 announced

Devon crowds will have the chance to see 11 of the UCI’s (Union Cycliste Internationale) top level WorldTour teams race compete in the Tour of Britain this September.

The final list of 20 teams for the OVO Energy Tour of Britain has now been confirmed and it includes the four British UCI Continental teams that have qualified for the UK’s most prestigious cycle race.

Stage 2 of...

Popular 6-a-Side Football League in Plymouth expands with new season

The new season in the Plymouth league has just started, but there is still time to get one of the last few remaining spots – but you will need to get in quick!

The competition takes place at Devonport High School For Boys and has been proving very popular. With a few games gone, St Ede lead the way, but there is space for just a couple of teams to challenge them.

All equipment...

Boxer Chantel Whiting continues her Olympic dream with the support of Redrow Homes

Redrow Homes is delighted to continue its support as one of the key sponsors to rising boxing star Chantel Whiting from Tavistock.

16-year-old Chantel is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her hero Nicola Adams, the world’s first female Olympic boxing champion.

Commenting on her sponsorship, Chantel said: “Redrow has made an unbelievable difference to my boxing career so...

Plymouth to host public screening of England's clash with Croatia

Plymouth WILL host a public screening of England’s once-in-a-generation clash with Croatia on Wednesday evening.

The Council have teamed up with Plymouth Argyle to swiftly erect big screens at Home Park so that families and friends can enjoy the occasion together.

Entry will be completely free of charge and should England be victorious, the event will be repeated for the final...

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