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New running groups start this month

You may think joining a running group in the winter would be the last thing on people's minds, but Plymouth City Council’s Sports Development Unit say different. Over the years they have successfully set up and supported many running clubs in the city and say this is a very popular time of year to get people running!

Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “Our running clubs are hugely...

Speedway National League meeting off

THE National League speedway meeting between Devon and Stoke at the St Boniface Arena on Saturday evening has been called off because of the bad weather.

Ashley Taylor, co-promoter of the Devon Demons, announced the decision on Friday afternoon. He said: “We have taken into account a forecast of poor weather for Saturday and could not be confident of being able to run the meeting....

Team dressed to impress on pitch

A TEAM of young footballers from Plympton has been kitted out in a smart new strip thanks to sponsorship from Plymouth-based training provider Skills Group. AFC Plympton Under 13s football team can now step out on to the pitch in style after being kitted out by Skills Group earlier this month. The boys from AFC Plympton Under 13s currently play in the top division of DJM (Devon, Junior and...

Match report: Tranmere 0 Argyle 1

ARGYLE left Birkenhead with a rare victory, their second away Sky Bet League 2 three points of the campaign, thanks to a magnificent double-handed team performance.

Reid leapt to head home Anthony O’Connor’s marvellously judged cross two-thirds of the way through a first half which the Pilgrims dominated.

The second half was a much more closely-fought, and ultimately fractious...

Transplant team members to represent Team GB

Five members from the Plymouth Transplant Games Team have been called up to represent Team GB at the 20th World Transplant Games in Argentina 2015.

The five inspirational individuals, who are all recipients of kidney transplants, competed at this year’s British Transplant Games in Bolton and have been chosen to represent Great Britain because of their success at this year’s Games or in...

Tonight's speedway postponed

Devon University of St Mark & St John Demons v Mildenhall Fen Tigers

TheNational League meeting between Devon and Mildenhall, due to take place at the St Boniface Arena on Friday evening, has been postponed.

Co-promoter Ashley Taylor announced the decision on Thursday afternoon after a day of heavy showers.

He said: "There has been a lot of water on the track during...

Last chance to enter the Plymouth 10K

GO2, organisers of the Plymouth 10K, sponsored by Mansbridge Balment are reminding runners that there are just a matter of days left to secure their place in this years highly anticipated Plymouth 10K.

Taking part on Sunday 2nd November, the official closing date for entries is midnight Monday 13th October. Places are racing out of the door, so don’t miss out! Runners can look forward...

Plymouth Argyle 1 Shrewsbury Town 0

After a dominant performance on one Saturday ends in a 1-0 defeat for Argyle, the following weekend sees a 1-0 victory very much earned the hard way. Such is life in Sky Bet League 2.

Reuben Reid's goal just after the half-hour mark was the difference between Argyle and visitors Shrewsbury Town, but it was about the only difference. Two extremely hard-working and committed sides...

Rower reaps rewards at National Junior Games

An oar-some performance has seen 14 year old Brandon sail to a first place finish in adaptive rowing at the National Junior Games.

Over 40 disabled children took on the challenge to row as far as possible in one minute, and Brandon of Woodlands School in Plymouth notched up an impressive 260 meters.

The active teenager’s weekly routine includes a 6,000 metre row every week, and...

Plymouth win but lose semi final

Plymouth Skills Group Devils 44 (72) Ipswich Sackers Witches 43 (108)

PLYMOUTH rounded off their Premier League campaign with a home win at the St Boniface Arena on Friday evening, although their 47-43 victory over Ipswich Witches was not enough to maintain their interest in the Knock-Out Cup, writes Graham Hambly.

The Skills Group Devils were beaten 65-25 in the first leg of...

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