Year: 2025

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss unhappy with ‘casual’ approach in Peterborough loss

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley was left unhappy with his side’s “casual” nature in their 1-0 loss to Peterborough United. Having won three successive games in all competitions the Pilgrims went into the game against a side who had been…

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‘Deeply inclusive’: Skateboarding comes of age

Jonathan MorrisSouth West UK Surf & Skate Expo/Oli Chapman Tony Alva at Newquay was a historic moment for fans When 68-year-old skateboarding legend Tony Alva carved through the concrete bowl at the Surf Skate Expo in Cornwall, a point was…

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Devon boy, 7, wins young animal handler of the year

A seven-year-old boy from Devon has won a major award at the 2025 Young British Farming Awards. Jack, from near Kingsbridge, won the junior Young Handler of the Year award after having success in the last two years showing sheep…

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Paul Wotton: Torquay United boss impressed by Ebbsfleet victory

Torquay United manager Paul Wotton says he ‘loved’ his side’s 1-0 win over Ebbsfleet United. Jordan Young flicked in Callum Dolan’s cross from inside the penalty area to score the decisive goal midway through the first half at a windy…

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Bath 14-23 Exeter Chiefs: Visitors gain Prem Cup revenge

Bath: Woods; Emens, Hennessey, Butt, Offiah; Linegar, Carr-Smith; Kirk, Spandler, Verden; Cuckson, Richards (C), Staddon, Cowan, Green. Replacements: Pearce, Summerfield, A.Griffin, Jeanes, Ridgway, le Roux, C.Griffin, Timmins. Yellow Card: Summerfield, Kirk. Exeter Chiefs: Hodge; Brown-Bampoe, Hammersley, Slade, John; Skinner, Varney;…

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Devon young heroes celebrated in BBC Make a Difference awards

BBC Dan said presenting on radio gave him more confidence off air Four young people from Devon are being recognised for their contributions to the community. The BBC Make A Difference Young Hero Award celebrates under 16s making a positive…

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M5 lane in Devon remains closed after resurfacing overruns

One lane is closed on the M5 southbound after overnight works overran, highways bosses say. The lane is closed between junctions 28 and 29 because resurfacing works had “not been completed”, said National Highways on X, adding that it would…

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Blue lobsters in Devon and Cornwall waters rising, say scientists

Jonathan MorrisSouth West and George ThorpeSouth West BBC Blue lobsters have a genetic mutation which produces the vivid colour Bright blue lobsters have long been considered one of nature’s wonders, widely touted as a one-in-two-million find. But scientists and hatchery…

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Giant Sun artwork rises in Plymouth’s Market Hall

A monumental new artwork representing the Sun has arrived in Plymouth. Internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram has brought his latest installation, Helios, to the Market Hall in Devonport. The 23ft (7m) wide inflatable sphere is illuminated and accompanied by audio…

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Andrew Parkinson: Plymouth Argyle chief executive officer resigns

Andrew Parkinson has quit his role as Plymouth Argyle’s chief executive officer after just over six years in the job. Parkinson, one of the key figures behind the ultimately ill-fated appointment of Wayne Rooney as Argyle boss last year, became…