Devon

Argyle 1 Newport County 0: Match report

A SUPER strike from Graham Carey was the slender difference on the score-sheet between Argyle and Newport, but the gulf in quality was vast.

The Pilgrims completely bossed proceedings from the outset, and had numerous chances to open the scoring before Carey did so as half-time approached.

The second half followed a similar pattern, and though a late County rally threatened to...

Country hungry for Devon Restaurant Month

This year's Devon Restaurant Month, which took place in June, was a resounding success. Over 30 establishments across the county participated and the feedback from all was 'outstanding'. Next year will see the fifth Devon Restaurant Month and it promises to raise the bar even higher and bring even more custom into the county's bounty of eateries.

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Fifth of SW parents feel “cut off” and lonely

Over a fifth (21 per cent) of parents in the South West feel lonely and isolated, regularly feeling cut off from friends and other sources of support, according to new findings released today by charity Action for Children.

The research has unearthed a shocking scale of loneliness that for nearly a quarter (22 per cent) of people in the region has become worse since becoming a parent....

Cool, wet August ends mixed summer

After a dry and warm start, summer 2015 is set to end on an average note with temperatures and rainfall close to normal for the season.

Despite a dry and sunny June and a brief heat-wave at the start of July, summer overall looks set to be cooler than average and cooler than either summer 2013 or 2014. It has also been rather wetter than average, however sunshine totals are expected to...

Devon FA kicks off crowdfunding campaign

Football clubs across Devon are launching crowdfunding projects to raise the funds they need for more sustainable, community led futures.

Following the announcement of a partnership between Devon FA and the UK’s leading crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunder, the first FA clubs across the county are launching funding projects for their football kit, equipment, competitions and larger...

Elderly woman seriously hurt in collision

Police are appealing for witnesses to a two-vehicle collision in Staddiscombe, Plymouth, which left an elderly woman with life-threatening injuries.

Emergency services were called to Bovisand Road around 11am after the collision between a red Ford Fiesta and a white Rover Mini.

The Mini driver, a 79-year-old woman from the Wembury area, sustained serious injuries, described as...

Plymouth amputee wins compensation and retrains to inspire others

A former warehouse operative from Plymouth has won a compensation payout after he suffered a leg injury and subsequent amputation after falling from height at work.

Mark Jeffery, 47, has been awarded £530,000 in compensation and retained as a trauma counsellor to help others going through similar life-changing experiences.

While cleaning out the guttering in 2005 at his...

Competitors fly the SW flag in World Transplant Games

Two competitors from the South West are representing Team Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Argentina at the 20th World Transplant Games. Both Bradley Ball, from Plymouth, and Tracy Carroll, from Helston, have received life-saving kidney transplants from Derriford Hospital.

Bradley, 22, has entered the golf events and Tracey, 40, the swimming events. The pair recently won five...

Crime Commissioner appeals to PM over fairer funding

As David Cameron and his family take their annual family holiday in Cornwall, Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has written to the Prime Minister asking him to ensure fair funding for Devon and Cornwall Police.

Mr Hogg’s office further reveals the shocking effects of the Government’s proposed police funding formula. His letter highlights the unfairness of the Government’s plan...

Wrestling stars gear up for a spectacular night of action

The stars of Plymouth Wrestling are gearing up for a spectacular night of action this September, in Stonehouse and it’s all in aid of Plymouth Foodbank.

‘September Slam’ will be a night of hard-hitting grappling action and will be headlined by Danny Walsh making his first defence as he puts his heavyweight title on the line against Josh Knott. The event will also feature an exciting...

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