Sport

Appeal after Exeter baseball club raided

A community baseball club in Exeter has been left reeling after thieves broke into its storage container and stole vital equipment just weeks before the start of the new season.

The break-in happened overnight, with all of the Exeter Spitfire's bats taken. Catchers’ gear was later discovered in a nearby field and is believed to be largely intact, although a full assessment of losses...

Behind the Scenes with the Gladiators: Garry May on Planning, People and Performance

Race nights may last three hours, but building a speedway team takes months.

As Plymouth Gladiators gear up for the new campaign, team manager Garry May offers an insight into the planning, people and philosophy behind the scenes and why team spirit, trust and entertainment are just as important as points on the track.

Garry, a lot of people only see you on race nights...

Ida Hotel Icmeler review: Arrive as a guest, leave feeling a friend

Set along Turkey’s beautiful Turquoise Coast, the charming resort of Icmeler is the perfect place for travellers seeking a slower pace.

Suitable for all age groups, Icmeler’s clear waters, relaxed atmosphere and easy access to lively Marmaris or quieter Turunc, means it offers holidaymakers the best of both worlds — and the Ida Hotel fits perfectly into that rhythm.

The Ida...

Enable Law team tackle wheelchair rugby

Solicitors from Enable Law swapped briefing papers for battle‑ready wheelchairs when they joined an action‑packed wheelchair rugby session.

Enable Law partner Michelle Biddulph and solicitor Katherine Moyse left the office behind to take part in a lively taster session run by the West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club.

It allowed them to experience first‑hand the intensity...

DEVON’S NATURAL MR UNIVERSE BECOMES THREE TIME UK CHAMPION

Ed Akay, a Natural Universe Gold Medallist and UK International Champion added two British titles within one week to his CV winning the Para Bodybuilding titles at the UKDFBA UK Championship and the PCA British Naturals Championship. Ed feels very privileged and blessed to have been given the opportunity to compete at this level by both organisations. Ed, who is partially paralysed in his left...

Poster advertising the Devon FA Kick N' Connect Business Cup

Devon FA Kick N' Connect Business Cup

We’re delighted to launch the Devon FA Kick N’ Connect Business Cup, a six-a-side football tournament and networking afternoon at the County Ground, Coach Road in Newton Abbot.

Date: 29th August 2025

Time: 12:30pm – 5:00pm

Venue: County Ground, Coach Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1EJ

Entry Fee: £75 per team ( includes donation to charity, BBQ & a drink for each member of the team )

This fun and friendly tournament is a great opportunity to connect with other local...

Plymouth Gladiators eye big points weekend after dramtic win over title chasers

Plymouth Gladiators team manager Garry May believes his side can keep their late-season playoff hopes alive as they prepare for a crucial double-header against Redcar Bears this weekend fresh from a stunning home victory over Poole Pirates.

Last Saturday’s 47–43 triumph over the Pirates, Plymouth’s third win over the Dorset outfit this season, came in dramatic fashion, with the...

Over 800 clubs signed up to get 20,000 people playing bowls across the nation 

Bowls’ Big Weekend is returning for its fifth year and is set to be the biggest yet with a record-breaking 800+ clubs signed up to take part, including 28 clubs in Devon.

Taking place from May 23 – 26, the annual national event is designed to introduce more people to the sport of bowls, with clubs nationwide opening their doors for the bank holiday weekend, offering free taster...

Mystery, History, and Racing Glory: Exeter’s New Agatha Christie Chase

One of Britain’s most celebrated authors is remembered at Exeter Racecourse at its Super Sunday fixture this Sunday (February 9th) with the first staging of the £40,000 Listed Agatha Christie Mares' Novices' Chase.

The winner of the extended two miles and a furlong contest will receive The Mousetrap Cup, which is named after the most famous play penned by The Queen of Crime , which...

Devon schoolboy helps cricket charity mark 7 million milestone

A schoolboy from Devon has helped l independent cricket charity Chance to Shine celebrate a major milestone, as it approaches its 20th anniversary year.

Eight-year-old Theo Smith becomes the seven millionth child to benefit from the charity’s support, following sessions put on at Mayflower Community Academy in Plymouth last week (Thursday 19th July). The whole school attended a...

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