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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Stagecoach South West criticised for ‘unacceptable’ service

Lisa YoungSouth West and Tamsin Melvillein Saltash BBC Stagecoach South West said it was working hard to improve the reliability of its service Bus passengers are calling for action as they face hour-long waits and cancellations on a key route…