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Reece Cole: Exeter City midfielder relishes one of his best goals

Reece Cole: Exeter City midfielder relishes one of his best goals

Reece Cole says his goal against Huddersfield Town is one of the best he has scored.The Exeter City midfielder blasted an effort into the top corner from outside the box to make the score 1-1 as the two sides went on to draw 2-2 in League One.It was the latest impressive strike from the 27-year-old, who has scored four times this season for the Grecians. "It's something I try and practise every day in training and I'd like…

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Devon and Cornwall schools disrupted amid snow and ice warning

Devon and Cornwall schools disrupted amid snow and ice warning

People in Devon and Cornwall are being warned of icy conditions as some schools remain disrupted by the cold snap.A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in force across the region until 11:00 GMT on Tuesday, according to the Met Office.Ashwater Primary School in Beaworth and Halwill Community Primary School remained shut due to "treacherous" conditions despite gritting, said Devon County Council.Three other schools - including the Lipson Co-Operative Academy in Plymouth, and Cornwall schools St…

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Rob Baxter: ‘A lot to come’ from Exeter after Bath thriller

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Rob Baxter: ‘A lot to come’ from Exeter after Bath thriller

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side's dramatic Prem Rugby loss at Bath shows how far his side have come this season.Arthur Green's last-minute try secured a 33-26 win for the hosts after Exeter had battled back from 26-0 down to level the scores in the final five minutes. The Chiefs won just four games last season as they finished a club-worst second-from-bottom of the Premiership.In contrast they are third this season with six wins and just two…

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Devon clog dancers appeal in bid to keep tradition alive

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Devon clog dancers appeal in bid to keep tradition alive

A clog dancing group in Devon is appealing for new dancers and musicians to join them.The group Plymouth Clog was formed in the 1980s but group members said in recent years their numbers had dwindled.Clog dancing is similar to Morris dancing but the dancers wear wooden clogs on their feet. The group said it would welcome anyone who wanted to give it a try and previous experience of dancing was not required.Plymouth Clog was originally called Plymouth Maids…

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Tamar crossing charges ‘critical’ for commuters

Tamar crossing charges ‘critical’ for commuters

Julia GregoryBBC News, South WestTomasz Maciulewicz/BBCRegular travellers with a Tamar Tag pay discount crossing feesMPs are calling for a rethink to a proposed 150% increase in the monthly fee for the discounted toll and ferry scheme over the Tamar.The proposal would see the Tamar Tag admin cost rise from 80 pence to £2 a month for the service which costs between £15m and 18m a year to run.South East Cornwall MP Anna Gelderd said the increase proposed by…

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Historic England status to protect Cornwall and Devon buildings

Historic England status to protect Cornwall and Devon buildings

A train station, a barracks and a dairy are among the 10 buildings in the South West that were granted protected status in 2025.Historic England (HE) listed nine buildings across Devon and one in Cornwall on the National Heritage List for England for their special architectural, historic or archaeological interest.There are more than 400,000 buildings, sites and landscapes on the list and 199 places across England were added to the list over the past year.Claudia Kenyatta and Emma…

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Joe Ralls: Experienced midfielder extends Plymouth deal

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

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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The Prem: Bath 33-26 Exeter Chiefs – Arthur 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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Ice warnings are updated for South West as snow falls in Devon

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

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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Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days

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Overlooked rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days

Woodside Animal Welfare TrustWoodside Animal Welfare Trust said the greyhound, called Bobby, had been at the rescue since February 2023After more than 1,000 days at an animal sanctuary, a rescue dog has been rehomed after being "repeatedly overlooked".Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth said the greyhound called Bobby arrived at the sanctuary in February 2023. Staff at the sanctuary said they feared the ex-racing dog was about to spend another year in the kennel after 1,064 days there.…

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