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Tom Cleverley hopes Plymouth Argyle can overcome their ‘mental hurdles’

Tom Cleverley hopes Plymouth Argyle can overcome their ‘mental hurdles’

Tom Cleverley says he has been working with his Plymouth Argyle side to try and overcome their "mental hurdles". The Pilgrims are second-from-bottom of League One and have not taken a point from a losing position this season.Having been on a six-game losing streak they have won two of their past three matches in all competitions - both 1-0 victories.But Cleverley says his side needs more resilience when they go behind. They were beaten 3-0 by Northampton Town…

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Ex-solicitor touched Plymouth clients in ‘pre-arranged’ way

Ex-solicitor touched Plymouth clients in ‘pre-arranged’ way

BBCAlan Harris denies 22 sexual abuse charges against himA former defence solicitor said he would touch clients in a "pre-arranged" way during interviews but never in a sexual manner, a court has heard.Alan Harris, 72, of Thorn Park, Plymouth, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of 12 charges of indecent assault, eight charges of sexual assault and two charges of rape, dating from 1989 to 2015.In summing up, Recorder of Winchester Judge Angela Morris said Mr…

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Torbay Cristmas display damaged by people climbing it

Torbay Cristmas display damaged by people climbing it

Extra protection could be brought in for a Christmas lights display after a tree was damaged by people climbing on it, a council has said.CCTV video shared on social media showed two women scaling spiral metal tree frames along the Bay of Lights Illumination Trail on the Torquay harbourside, in Devon, in the early hours of Sunday, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.Torbay Council said their actions had been "dangerous, costly to repair and spoils the experience for…

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Festive Quayside Farmers Market – Exeter Observer

Festive Quayside Farmers Market – Exeter Observer
Festive Quayside Farmers Market – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money  Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR Monthly market returns to offer local produce, hand-made goods, plants, cakes and more for Christmas feasting. Leigh Curtis Exeter Quayside Farmers’ Market returns to Piazza Terracina on Saturday 20 December for a festive edition with local produce

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Exeter ready for Challenge Cup selection ‘juggling act’ – Rob Baxter

Exeter ready for Challenge Cup selection ‘juggling act’ – Rob Baxter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he will face a selection "juggling act'" in their forthcoming European Challenge Cup matches.The Chiefs opted to select seven internationals in their impressive 27-26 win at Sale last week, immediately after the Autumn internationals.It means the likes of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Henry Slade, Len Ikitau, Tom Hooper and Andrea Zambonin will have to be rested at some point over the next few weeks. Exeter begin their first campaign in the Challenge Cup since 2015…

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Devon monastery offered for sale to community for £1

Devon monastery offered for sale to community for £1

Guy HendersonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGuy Henderson/LDRSThe former monastery is proposed to be turned into a community centreCampaigners who were looking to turn a former monastery into a community centre have been offered the chance to buy the building for £1.Torbay Council announced a proposal to support the campaign by offering the building on Paignton's Berry Drive to the campaign for the negligible sum. The Marist Order paid £6,000 for the building when it was new in 1881, the…

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Rottweiler pups named after Krays join Devon and Cornwall Police

Rottweiler pups named after Krays join Devon and Cornwall Police

BBCPaul Glennon said he hoped the pair would be "very successful"A pair of rottweiler puppies are being trained by Devon and Cornwall Police in the hope they will become general purpose police dogs.The force's canine development officer, Paul Glennon, said the 13-week-old pups, named Ronnie and Reggie after notorious London gangsters the Krays, were an alternative breed for the force to supplement the German shepherd breed.Mr Glennon said he was not aware of the breed being used in…

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Torbay school set to refocus on children with autism

Torbay school set to refocus on children with autism

John AyresBBC Devon, TorquayBBCCombe Pafford School in Torquay currently supports children with moderate learning difficultiesA special school which supports children with moderate learning difficulties (MLD) and autism is set to switch its focus entirely to autism.It follows an Ofsted area inspection which highlighted Torbay was not meeting the needs of children with Special Educational Needs (Send).If plans are approved by the Department for Education, all pupils in the September 2026 intake at Combe Pafford School, Torquay, will need…

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Devon ceremony marks start of Royal Fleet Auxiliary build

Devon ceremony marks start of Royal Fleet Auxiliary build

BBCThe bow sections of the ships are being built in Appledore, north DevonA steel cutting ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of a new modern support ship for the Royal Navy.The name of the ship, which is more than twice the length of a football field, was announced as RFA Resurgent during the event in Appledore, Devon.The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said £115m was being invested across four shipyards for the Fleet Solid Support…

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Alleged victims left ‘confused’ after Plymouth sex abuse

Alleged victims left ‘confused’ after Plymouth sex abuse

People accusing a former defence solicitor of sexual abuse were left feeling "confused" by the alleged actions, a court has heard.Alan Harris, 72, of Thorn Park, Plymouth, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of 12 charges of indecent assault, eight charges of sexual assault and two charges of rape, dating from 1989 to 2015.While summing up the case on Wednesday, Recorder of Winchester Judge Angela Morris said the alleged victims, who were clients of Mr Harris,…

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Nancy Astor legacy lives on as Plymouth trust keeps giving

Nancy Astor legacy lives on as Plymouth trust keeps giving

A century after a charity was created by ground-breaking MP Nancy Astor, it is still changing lives in her city.Lady Astor made history in 1919 as the first woman to take a seat in the House of Commons, representing Plymouth Sutton.The Plymouth Astor Trust, founded by Lady Astor and her husband in 1925, has donated nearly £485,000 to causes across the city since 2006.Children's Wishes Plymouth, which received £1,000 from the trust, was among a number of charities…

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