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Brendan Galloway: Plymouth Argyle’s Zimbabwe defender makes Afcon debut

Brendan Galloway: Plymouth Argyle’s Zimbabwe defender makes Afcon debut

Plymouth Argyle defender Brendan Galloway made his Africa Cup of Nations debut in Zimbabwe's 1-1 draw with Angola in Morocco. The 29-year-old came on as a 37th-minute substitute for the injured Teenage Hadebe in the Group B fixture in Marrakesh. Having gone a goal down before Galloway was introduced, Zimbabwe equalised deep in first-half stoppage time through Knowledge Musona.Zimbabwe had chances to win the game after the break, but were grateful to Galloway as they secured their first…

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Len Ikitau: Exeter Chiefs’ Australia centre out for three months with shoulder injury

Len Ikitau: Exeter Chiefs’ Australia centre out for three months with shoulder injury

Ikitau has made five appearances for Exeter in the Prem and European Challenge Cup, scoring his first try in the win over South African side Cheetahs earlier this month. "The good news is that we can get him in for the operation pretty quickly, though unfortunately it does mean he will miss the block of games over the festive period and into the cup competitions in the new year," Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter told the club…

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More than 2,000 fines for Blue Badge misuse, reports finds

More than 2,000 fines for Blue Badge misuse, reports finds

Alison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCA Freedom of Information request revealed more than 2,000 fines were issued More than 2,000 fines have been issued to drivers parking in disabled bays without a valid blue badge since 2019, new data has revealed. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Plymouth City Council revealed 2,637 fines were issued between 2019 and 2024 for misuse of disabled parking spaces.The FOI request, submitted by automotive retailers Evans Halshaw, said drivers were fined £70…

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New surgery facilities planned at Exeter hospital

New surgery facilities planned at Exeter hospital

A new day surgery centre for children and adults is planned in an expansion of a city centre hospital.New operating theatres and recovery areas could be built at the site in the Heavitree area of Exeter, which is part of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E).A planning application has been made for the site with buildings which will overlook the neighbouring Waitrose store.The RD&E said it had secured a £20m commitment from NHS England to create a…

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Taunton Town Football Club move a ‘no brainer’ says Gary Johnson

Taunton Town Football Club move a ‘no brainer’ says Gary Johnson

The new manager of Taunton Town Football Club has described his move to the club as a "no brainer".With more than 30 years of managerial experience, Gary Johnson has previously led both Yeovil Town and Bristol City to promotion, and has won league titles at both Cheltenham Town and Torquay United.The news about his new role was made public on 23 December.Living nearby, he told the BBC the move was a "no brainer" and that he was "really…

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Two men still missing after Budleigh Salterton Christmas swim

Two men still missing after Budleigh Salterton Christmas swim

Archie Farmer,DevonandJanine Jansen,Budleigh SaltertonVideo shows sea conditions on Devon coastTwo men are believed to be missing off the Devon coast after reports of swimmers in difficulty, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water, prompting a significant emergency response which was called off at 17:00.A number of people were safely brought back to shore and were checked either by paramedics…

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Two men believed missing after Budleigh Salterton swimmers search

Two men are believed to be missing off the Devon coast after reports of swimmers in difficulty, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water, prompting a significant emergency response.A number of people were safely brought back to shore and were checked either by paramedics at the scene or taken to hospital as a precaution, the force confirmed.It said the…

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Swimmers rescued amid emergency response in Budleigh Salterton

Swimmers rescued amid emergency response in Budleigh Salterton

A significant emergency service response has begun after reports of a number of people getting into difficulty in the water off the Devon coast.Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water.A number of people have been safely brought back to shore and will be checked by paramedics, Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed.The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Rescue teams, RNLI…

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Devon and Cornwall stories to make you smile

Devon and Cornwall stories to make you smile

Wildwood TrustThe antics of Mish and Lucy prompted an outpouring of support Escaped, honey-hungry bears, an emotional reunion and a round egg.We have selected six stories to make you smile that made the news in Devon and Cornwall in 2025.Bears escape enclosure and raid honey storeWatch: CCTV captures one of the bears helping itself to supplies outside the bear houseTwo bears briefly escaped their enclosure at Wildwood Devon in June and ventured into a food store where they…

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 14-year-old boy sustained multiple stab wounds, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called at about 18:50 GMT to the Notte Street and Athenaeum Street area, in Plymouth, on Monday.The force said the boy was taken to hospital, where he remained, and his injuries were not considered life-threatening.Police said a 22-year-old man remained in police custody.Police said: "Detectives continue to progress inquiries and there…

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Some South West festive swims cancelled due to wind warning

Some South West festive swims cancelled due to wind warning

Organisers of some Christmas and Boxing Day swims in Devon and Cornwall have postponed or cancelled events due to a yellow weather warning for wind.The Met Office warning is in place for the South West from 04:00 until 23:59 GMT on Christmas Day, with gusts of up to 65mph forecast. There is also a yellow cold-health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UHSA).Organisers of the annual Coverack swim, in Cornwall, said its Christmas Day swim had…

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Olly Woodburn: Exeter back’s versatility impressing boss Rob Baxter

Olly Woodburn: Exeter back’s versatility impressing boss Rob Baxter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Olly Woodburn's recent performances could justify a new deal for the veteran back.The 34-year-old impressed in a first start at full-back in the dramatic win at Saracens on Saturday and he has also covered at centre in recent seasons. Woodburn has scored 60 tries in 185 games for the Chiefs since joining in 2015, but is out of contract at the end of this season. "Right here and now it's going to be…

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