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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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Stagecoach South West criticised for ‘unacceptable’ service

Stagecoach South West criticised for ‘unacceptable’ service

Lisa YoungSouth West andTamsin Melvillein SaltashBBCStagecoach South West said it was working hard to improve the reliability of its serviceBus passengers are calling for action as they face hour-long waits and cancellations on a key route operating between Cornwall and Devon.Anna Gelderd, MP for South East Cornwall, demanded "urgent action" from Stagecoach South West after "weeks of severe disruption" to the number 2 bus from Saltash to Plymouth.She said the experiences residents had shared with her had been…

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Derelict building fire in Kingsteigton being treated as arson

A derelict building fire in south Devon is being treated as arson, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said fire crews were called to Abbrook Pond, off Chudleigh Road in Kingsteignton, at about 18:40 BST on Wednesday.The fire caused "substantial damage" to the disused building, particularly to the roof, Devon and Cornwall Police said.A spokesperson for the fire service said crews began "scaling down" at about 22:00 but one appliance remained until 23:00 to damp down hotspots. A…

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Man in court accused of murdering fellow inmate at Exeter Prison

A man has been remanded in custody accused of murdering a fellow inmate in a prison.James Desborough, 39, from Cornwall appeared before Exeter Magistrates' Court on Thursday accused of killing Steven Kempster, 65.Devon and Cornwall Police said it had received a report from Exeter Prison that Mr Kempster had been found dead in his cell at about 05:40 BST on Monday.Mr Desborough was told he must next appear at Exeter Crown Court on Friday. Source link

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Henry Slade: Exeter ready to put ‘terrible’ season behind them

After an off-field restructure began following a club-record 79-17 loss at Gloucester in late April - the lowest point in their worst season in recent memory - Exeter ended the campaign with a win over Northampton before narrow losses to Harlequins and Sale.The rejig led to long-serving coaches Ali Hepher and Rob Hunter losing their jobs as Dave Walder came in as backs coach and director of rugby Rob Baxter took a more hands-on role with the side."Dave's…

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Joseph Dweba: Hooker can reignite Springboks career at Exeter – Rob Baxter

Joseph Dewba can use his time at Exeter to force his way back into the South Africa squad says Chiefs boss Rob Baxter.Dweba, who moved to Sandy Park from Stormers this summer, won the last of his six caps for the Springboks in the summer of 2023. Baxter likens the hooker's situation in a similar light to Australian signings Dean Mumm and Nic White.The pair both moved to Exeter from Super Rugby having dropped out of contention for…

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