Devon sports clubs recognised for positive impact
BBC “Women come out of boxercise feeling awesome,” says Phoenix Rising founder Claire Lear Sporting clubs are being recognised for making a change to people’s physical and mental wellbeing. Four organisations have been nominated for the Active Award in BBC…
M5 closed in both directions in Devon after crashes
BBC Police have closed the M5 in both directions between J27 at Sampford Peverell to J28 in Cullompton A number of people have been seriously injured following two multi-vehicle collisions on the M5 in Devon, police have said. The motorway…
Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss keen to protect players from online criticism
Caldwell says he tries to protect his players from the worst of any abuse they may suffer. As a former Celtic captain and Scotland international, Caldwell says he has experienced criticism throughout his career and had the help of experienced…
Extra police patrols for freshers’ week at Exeter university
With university courses restarting this month, police in Devon have been putting on extra patrols to help students feel safe during freshers’ week – and educate them about the risks of a night out. Devon and Cornwall Police said it…
Top 15 ranking for the University of Exeter as it’s celebrated as one of the most sustainable in the country
Concerted action to support a ‘greener, healthier and fairer’ future has resulted in the University of Exeter being ranked inside the top 15 higher education institutions in the country and named the second most sustainable. The Times and Sunday Times…
Plymouth Argyle search for new goalkeeper coach after Darryl Flahavan exit
Plymouth Argyle are closing in on appointing a new goalkeeper coach. It comes after news that Darryl Flahavan is to leave the club. The 46-year-old former Southend United and Bournemouth player had been at Home Park since January 2024 having…
Torquay United boss Paul Wotton says poor away form will change
Torquay United manager Paul Wotton said his side’s poor away form will change. The Gulls have earned two points from their four away games in National League South this season and lost 2-0 at AFC Totton in the FA Cup…
Ceremony marks new £22m diagnostics centre in Plymouth
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust The facility will open in summer 2026 A ceremony has been held to mark the structural completion of a £22m diagnostic centre in Plymouth. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre…
Carlos Mendes Gomes: Exeter City’s Bolton loanee out for for up to three months
Exeter City forward Carlos Mendes Gomes is likely to be out until Christmas with an abductor muscle injury. The 26-year-old has made just one appearance since joining the club on a deadline day loan from Bolton Wanderers – as an…
Caleb Watts: Plymouth Argyle midfielder ruled out until new year
Watts is the third Plymouth Argyle player to be ruled out with a long-term injury this season – winger Xavier Amaechi is out with a similar injury to Watts, while defender Julio Pleguezuelo has undergone knee surgery. Defender Jack Mackenzie…