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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 Plainmoor.The win saw Torquay keep a clean sheet for the first time this season and move up to third place in National League South - six points off leaders Hornchurch. "It was hard earned, absolutely. Credit to Ebbsfleet,…

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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 remain closed throughout Saturday.The motorway was completely closed on Thursday night and much of Friday after two multi-vehicle collisions.In one crash, Devon and Cornwall Police said a driver in his 30s from Plymouth died after four vehicles collided at…

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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 CEO in May 2019.He was part of the club's rise from League Two to the Championship as the Pilgrims claimed two promotions in four seasons."After nearly seven years at Argyle, I feel now is the right time to move…

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Andrew Oluwabori: Yeovil Town bring Exeter City forward back on loan

Yeovil Town have signed Exeter City forward Andrew Oluwabori on loan until January 2026.The 23-year-old moved to the Grecians from FC Halifax Town in February and has made eight appearances for the club.His only goal came in the 3-1 win over Huddersfield Town in April and he has yet to play a league game this season.It is Oluwabori's second spell at Huish Park, having made 24 National League appearances for Yeovil while on loan from Peterborough United in…

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Families rescued after fire breaks out at Sherford flats

Families rescued after fire breaks out at Sherford flats

BBCThe fire broke out at Aquila Drive in Sherford on Thursday eveningTwenty eight people were rescued while a further two evacuated themselves after fire broke out at a block of flats.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said families could not leave their homes due to thick smoke in the communal building at Aquila Drive at Sherford, Devon early on Friday.The service said the fire was confined to the stairwell but other parts of the building suffered smoke…

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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 managers to guide him."I'm fortunate that negativity fuels me," he added."I've kind of had it my whole life. I know what that negativity feels like and I know what you need to do to get through that, and that's…

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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 previously spent time coaching at clubs including Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic and Sheffield Wednesday."Darryl's been a fantastic servant to the football club, he's very good at what he does," head coach Tom Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon."He will be…

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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 last week.They last won away from home in April when they beat Hemel Hempstead 4-1 in their final game of last season.Wotton's side host mid-table Ebbsfleet United on Saturday, before having a free weekend at the end of September."I'm…

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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 80th-minute substitute in the 1-0 loss at Rotherham United 12 days ago. Mendes Gomes will have surgery on Monday on the injury which could rule him out for up to three months."It's a really big blow as he's a…

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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 is still out with a problem picked up in pre-season while goalkeeper Conor Hazard is returning from a knee problem sustained while on international duty in June. Jamie Paterson and Kornel Szucs are also currently sidelined with injuries.Cleverley…

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Ex police officer jailed for stalking 20-year-old woman

A former Devon and Cornwall Police officer has been jailed for four months for stalking and accessing a database for a non-policing purpose.Kevin Davis, 41, of Seafield Road, Seaton, Devon, was sentenced at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.The court heard Davis, who was no longer a police constable, made "unwanted contact" with the victim in messages on social media, before eventually approaching her at a gym they were both members at - making her feel vulnerable and unsafe.Davis…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss faces misconduct charge after red card

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley had been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after his red card at Luton Town.Cleverley was sent off in the 72nd minute after protesting against a refereeing decision during the 3-2 win at Kenilworth Road.Argyle had two penalties given against them and captain Joe Edwards sent off early in the second half of the League One clash.He has been charged with misconduct after acting "in an improper manner by repeatedly disagreeing…

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