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Ted Wragg Primary Schools Unite for Day of Football Fun

Primary schools from across Devon came together this month for the Ted Wragg Trust football tournament, a full day of fast-paced football, fantastic teamwork, and fierce but friendly competition.

Hosted under blazing sunshine, the tournament saw pupils from across the trust's primary...

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What is the state of local football culture in Devon?

Sport is something that plays a central part in life around Devon. This is not surprising when you consider the awesome golf clubs the county has to offer or the number of professional teams it hosts. Although sports like horse racing, rugby and cricket are popular, football is also a sport that people in Devon like to get involved with.

This can be seen on a national scale, with the...

Former Army staff officer upskills staff at Teignmouth Rugby Club

The Teignmouth Rugby Club has experienced a significant transformation in the past six months, thanks to the leadership and strategic approach of former Army Staff Officer Mark Brookfield.

After serving thirty-four years in the military, including a recent position at Army Headquarters, Mark took over as the leader of the rugby club in November 2021. He recognized the importance of...

Devon’s Own Bryony Frost at Cheltenham Festival

This week, the 2023 Cheltenham Festival will begin. It will see the best jockeys, horses and trainers in the UK compete in some of the most contested races on the planet. With talk and betting turning to Paul Townend, Racheal Blackmore and others, the talk of Devon’s own Bryony Frost has died down somewhat. So is Bryony Frost racing at Cheltenham? And where has this promising star been?...

Devonshire Handler Pipe Eyes Cheltenham Festival Glory

Pipe's Training Legacy

Seventeen years after taking over the training licence of his legendary father, Martin, Devonshire handler David Pipe has made great strides toward building a legacy of his own.

He’s won the Grand National (with Comply or Die in 2008), the Hennessy Gold Cup and a Grade 1 outing in France; the Grand Course de Haies d’Auteuil. But it’s the 15 winners and counting...

Four of Nico de Boinville's best rides at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival

While he might not have a book of rides capable of stopping Paul Townend from retaining the Ruby Walsh Trophy and see him land the top jockey award for a second time in his career, Nico de Boinville still has some fantastic mounts at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival — none more so that Constitution Hill.

De Boinville and trainer Nicky Henderson, who is the second favourite behind Townend...

54 Devon teams set to take on Pokémon Futsal Youth Cup

The Pokémon Futsal Youth Cup, in partnership with England Football returns for the 2023 season, with Devon seeing 54 teams participating in this year’s competition. This year’s regional finals in Devon started earlier this month.

The return of the Pokémon Futsal Youth Cup has seen an increase in team participation compared to previous years. This rise can be attributed to the...

Why have Chelsea not sacked Graham Potter?

Much like his opposing manager Ruben Selles when Southampton came to Stamford Bridge recently, Graham Potter cut a sharp figure when he stepped out from the tunnel for his first game in charge of Chelsea ⁠— which ended in a 1-1 draw against RB Salzburg at home in the Champions League group stage.

Fast forward from September to the current day and that seems like a lifetime ago,...

Motorcycling hopeful out to fulfil his dreams after Hand Racing link-up

A Devon rider regarded as one of motorcycle racing’s hottest prospects is hoping to fulfil that potential after linking up with a history-making team.

Finley (Fin) Arscott, from Lifton, will represent Hand Racing during the upcoming season, fresh off the back of his triumph in the No Limits Racing Pirelli Super Series 600 Championship 2022, in what was only his fourth competitive...

The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future of Soccer

Technology has had a significant impact on the game of soccer, and it continues to evolve. One of the main ways technologies are used in soccer is using video assistant referees (VAR). VAR allows referees to review certain decisions using video footage, and it has been implemented in many professional leagues around the world.

While VAR has been helpful in correcting clear errors, it...

The History and Decline of Greyhound Racing in Devon

In days gone by, an afternoon or evening at the races was commonplace. Greyhound racing was particularly popular in Devon, but it has experienced a sharp decline over the last several years. These events don’t have the glitz and glamour of traditional horse racing dates, like Royal Ascot or the Grand National. There are also moral obligations to the practices involved in some aspects of the...

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