Joe Ralls: Experienced midfielder extends Plymouth deal

Midfielder Joe Ralls has extended his contract with Plymouth Argyle until the end of the season.The 32-year-old has scored once in seven appearances for Tom Cleverley's side since being released by Cardiff City last summer.His initial deal at Home Park had been due to expire this month."Joe has made an immediate impact since his arrival at the club, both on and off the pitch," said Cleverley."His lengthy football league experience has been invaluable to our young squad and…

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Gas outage hits Devon towns after mains pipe damage

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Jonathan MorrisSouth WestBBCKingsbridge Town Council urged people with no gas to turn off their supply at the mainsHomes and other buildings in south Devon have been left without gas after a mains pipe was damaged.The outage, which affects properties on the Wales & West Utilities network in the Kingsbridge and Salcombe area, started on Saturday afternoon with temperatures expected to drop to freezing overnight.Kingsbridge and Salcombe town councils urged people with no gas to call the National Gas…

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Nailsworth family walks length of UK in daughter’s memory

HandoutTara (right), Matt, Sophie (left) and dog Orla have been walked about 1,300 miles in memory of their daughterThe parents and sister of a girl who died from brain cancer are set to complete a 1,300 mile (2,092 km) walking challenge in her honour.Tara and Matt's daughter Amelie was diagnosed in March 2025 and died four months later.The family from Nailsworth, which includes Amelie's sister Sophia, have been walking from John O'Groats to Land's End and are set…

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The Prem: Bath 33-26 Exeter Chiefs: Green scores last-minute try as Bath beat resilient Exeter

Bath: Carreras; Arundell, Lawrence, Redpath, Muir; Russell, Spencer (c); Obano, Dunn, Sela; Opoku-Gyamfi, Molony, Hill, Pepper, BarbearyReplacements: Tuipulotu, Kirk, Du Toit, Roux, Underhill, Carr-Smith, Hennessey, GreenExeter: Woodburn; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Rigg, Ridl; Skinner, Varney; Sio, Dweba, Tchumbadze; Jenkins (c), Zambonin, Hooper, E. Roots, FisilauReplacements: Yeandle, Goodrick-Clarke, J. Roots, Tuima, James, Chapman, Haydon-Wood, JohnRed card (20 minute): Ridl (2)Referee: Luke Pearce Source link

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Indonesia hire former Canada coach Herdman to replace Kluivert | Football News

Former Canada coach John Herdman replaces Patrick Kluivert as Indonesia coach after failure to reach 2026 World Cup.Published On 3 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareIndonesia has hired former Canada coach John Herdman to lead the men’s national team after it failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 50-year-old Englishman replaces Patrick Kluivert, who left as coach in October.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Indonesian football federation said Saturday that…

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Car fire sparks delays on A38 near South Brent

A car fire led to tailbacks on a Devon main road.Firefighters from Buckfastleigh and Ivybridge dealt with the fire on the A38's eastbound carriageway near the Woodpecker Interchange at South Brent.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, which was called at about 08:30 GMT, said nobody was injured in the fire.Drivers were diverted away from the scene before the road was reopened by police at about 10:00 GMT. Source link

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Emerging travel trends key for Devon’s tourism industry

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Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentBBCTourism bosses said 2026 is a crucial year for the industry after increases in operating costs for some during 2025The next 12 months have been described as "pivotal" to Devon's tourism sector with a need to cater to growing demands for travel involving wellness, the outdoors and nature.Adapting to "emerging travel trends" will help "get visitor numbers back up" said Sally Everton, general manager of Visit Devon.Owner of The Big Sheep attraction…

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Ice warnings are updated for South West as snow falls in Devon

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An updated weather alert for ice has been issued for the South West, as a "light dusting" fell in parts of Devon on Saturday. The Met Office yellow warning runs from 16:00 GMT on Saturday until 12:00 on Sunday. A second yellow alert runs from 15:00 on Sunday to 12:00 on Monday. The service said icy patches may cause travel disruption, as well as injuries due to slips and falls.Devon County Council warned locals to travel with care,…

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Maduro joins Iraq’s Saddam, Panama’s Noriega as latest leader taken by US | News

The reported capture of Venezuelan president evokes previous eras when other leaders were seized by the US.President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has captured his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro and his wife amid “large scale” attacks on Venezuela, has stunned the world.Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez says the government does not know the whereabouts of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIn an audio message broadcast on state television on…

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Cornwall dentist group to fight lack of NHS provision

PA MediaA 2024 report found 34.5% of adults in Cornwall had been able to see an NHS dentist in the previous two yearsA group has been launched to combat what one MP has described as "shocking" NHS dental provision in Cornwall.The North Cornwall Dental Group (NCDG) said it aimed to bring together dentists, health partners and community organisations from across the constituency to support the NHS locally."Too many people here in north Cornwall cannot see an NHS dentist,…

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