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Grand National 2024 - Tom's Tips and preview of all 34 runners
Christmas
The biggest race in the world is once again upon us
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Cheltenham Festival 2024 - Tom's Tips and four day preview
Cheltenham Festival
The four-day Cheltenham Festival beings today
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Torbay Half Marathon set to return to the streets this year
Athletics
Taurus Events, who organise Britain’s Ocean Running Festival in Plymouth, has taken over the delivery of the Torbay Half Marathon
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Tiverton turned into hockey hotspot
Tiverton
Meet the White Eagles, the hockey club that started from scratch and soared to success, and find out how you can join them on their mission to spread the joy of hockey
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Haldon Gold Cup the crown in Devon's richest race day
Grand National
It's part of a bumper Westcountry weekend of racing
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Devon darts player with rude nickname through to World Championships
Exeter
Owen 'The Master' Bates will make his Ally Pally debut in December
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Flag is raised as Devon course to host first meeting of new point-to-point season
Horse Racing
Point-to-pointing's summer recess has now ended and fans of the sport will be heading back to the race track once again as a new action-packed season begins
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Max Whitlock on importance of recognising unsung heroes
Other Sport
Max is ambassador for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero Award
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Nominate an Unsung Hero who brings sport to community for award
Other Sport
Gabby Logan has hailed the opening of nominations as she looks forward to 'highlight in calendar'
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Exeter Falcons took flight in speedway's heyday
Nostalgia
With the Plymouth Gladiators facing an uncertain future, Speedway in Devon could disappear - just like what happened to the Exeter Falcons
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Win Bath Rugby tickets and an overnight stay to mark the return of Premiership Rugby at The Rec
Other Sport
The club is offering the chance to win four hospitality matchday tickets when it kicks off the season against Newcastle Falcons
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Speedway in Devon under threat with Plymouth Gladiators facing uncertain future
Other Sport
We have already lost the Exeter Falcons - now Plymouth Gladiators need help to ride in 2024
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Tour of Britain: Talks to bring cycle race back to Devon for 2024
Tour Of Britain
Devon has been on the Tour’s calendar a number of times.
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Plymouth cancer survivor caps comeback with World Rowing Championship gold
Other Sport
Having been given the all clear earlier this year, Erin Kennedy guided Great Britain’s PR3 mixed coxed four of fellow Devonian Ed Fuller, Frankie Allen, Giedre Rakauskaite and Morgan Fice-Noyes to a poignant victory
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Sandford end title winning season in style
Cricket
Sandford’s only casualty in an 11.2-over run chase was opener Ciaran Gray
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At least relegated North Devon get good win to sign off from Premier
Cricket
North Devon knew going into their last game of the season that relegation is inevitable
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Rothery is Man of the Match as North Devon retain T20 Cup
Cricket
Bideford were reduced to 12 for three due to tight opening spells from Jack Moore (3-14) and Josh King (1-16)
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Anglers enjoy sunny fun day at Combe Martin
Angling
Twenty-one anglers took part in the event with all ages joining together beneath a sunny sky to tempt 12 species of fish
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Cullompton miss out as Sandford II go down on dramatic final day in B
Cricket
As Plymstock were playing relegation worriers Sandford II, the odds were stacked against Cully from the start
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Consolation prize for B&K first team – but a title for seconds
Cricket
Sidmouth or Cornwood could have gone past B&K on the final day, but as both lost their prospects vanished
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Good win for Bideford & District against Plymouth at Tarka
Angling
Bideford weighed in 160lb 5oz to Plymouths 91lb 1oz
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Bradninch hoping to stay in second after race for title repeat falls short
Cricket
Second place carries some kudos – but no trophy these days
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Sandford celebrate first Prem title for 19 years
Cricket
Once Heathcoat’s top three of Harry Southgate (22), Liam Lewis (32) and Peter Randerson (23) were out of the way it was a short stumble from 94 for three to 114 for six and on to 124 all out
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Sandford II have important game for survival on final day
Cricket
The final round of fixtures sees Sandford host Plymstock
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Ambitious consortium want Torquay United back in the Football League
The ‘preferred bidders’ are currently going through a phase of due diligence and the final sale of the club might not happen until mid-May – but the secretive consortium is understood to want a return to the National League in year one, and the EFL in year two.
Torquay United fears new regime will have echoes of the old one
Torquay United FC
I wonder how the ‘continuity’ of George Edwards as chief executive will go down with the fans if that’s the plan. I wonder if the new people are prepared for the backlash that will come if Mr Edwards is retained.
Exeter Chiefs part company with another experienced international with immediate effect
Exeter Chiefs
Scotland international lock Jonny Gray has left the Devon club
Exeter City's 2024 would put them inside the play-off spots
Exeter City FC
In 2024, no team in England’s top four divisions has taken more points on the road than City’s 22. The ten away wins this season are the most Exeter have ever achieved in the third tier of English football.
Torquay United give fans something to cheer about with final day thrashing
Torquay United FC
The Gulls ended their National League South season with a 5-0 win against Havant & Waterlooville.
Torquay United FC
Ambitious consortium want Torquay United back in the Football League
The ‘preferred bidders’ are currently going through a phase of due diligence and the final sale of the club might not happen until mid-May – but the secretive consortium is understood to want a return to the National League in year one, and the EFL in year two.
Exeter Chiefs part company with another experienced international with immediate effect
Exeter Chiefs
Scotland international lock Jonny Gray has left the Devon club
Exeter City's 2024 would put them inside the play-off spots
Exeter City FC
In 2024, no team in England’s top four divisions has taken more points on the road than City’s 22. The ten away wins this season are the most Exeter have ever achieved in the third tier of English football.
Exeter City Women move closer to title with 5-0 win
Exeter City FC
It was a comfortable victory over Bridgwater United, leaving City just four points away from promotion.
Exeter Chiefs player ratings from Bath Rugby defeat - 'Still a work in progress'
Exeter Chiefs
Bath Rugby beat Exeter Chiefs 26-14 at Sandy Park on Saturday in Round 15 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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State Pension 'act now' warning 'or face significant financial loss'
People who have not contributed enough have the opportunity to make up shortfalls - but only for a limited time
Firm involved with plush Devon hotel on verge of liquidation
South Hams
Langdon Court Manor Ltd has called a meeting of creditors and proposed appointing a liquidator
Shocked Exeter driver fined after parking machine mix-up
Exeter
Katie says she paid to park but was issued a £50 fine because she had used a machine responsible for parking nearby
£14m Devon seaside hotel finally opens after years of delays
Torquay
The 120-room Premier Inn Torquay Harbour has created 41 jobs
Zoe Ball 'bereft' as she announces heartbreaking news
Celebs & TV
The BBC Radio 2 presenter had said last month that her mum was battling cancer
Teignmouth
New bacteria threat detected in Devon waters that can cause serious infections
The bacteria, vibrio alginolyticus, was discovered in the River Teign at Shaldon last year and can cause serious ear infections and stomach upsets, health experts say
Devon and Cornwall Police boss battle - 'why you should vote for us'
Police and Crime Commissioner
The three candidates standing for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly explain why they should get your vote
Council leader says South West Water customers 'shouldn't pay bills'
South Hams
He said residents might refuse to pay their water rates if SWW did not commit to a wholesale upgrade of its sewerage network. And he said the company is more interested in paying dividends to shareholders than investing in a clean-up.
Ambitious consortium want Torquay United back in the Football League
Torquay United FC
The ‘preferred bidders’ are currently going through a phase of due diligence and the final sale of the club might not happen until mid-May – but the secretive consortium is understood to want a return to the National League in year one, and the EFL in year two.
£14m Devon seaside hotel finally opens after years of delays
Torquay
The 120-room Premier Inn Torquay Harbour has created 41 jobs