world cup

Plymouth based homelessness charity hosts world cup semi-final movie night for residents

A Plymouth-based Supported Housing Project hosted a movie night for its residents on Wednesday night with help from a local burger restaurant.

The World Cup semi-final movie night was planned by George House, a 46-bed Supported Housing Project, which offers temporary accommodation for people experiencing homelessness and couples with complex needs.

To help host this special...

Plymouth to host public screening of England's clash with Croatia

Plymouth WILL host a public screening of England’s once-in-a-generation clash with Croatia on Wednesday evening.

The Council have teamed up with Plymouth Argyle to swiftly erect big screens at Home Park so that families and friends can enjoy the occasion together.

Entry will be completely free of charge and should England be victorious, the event will be repeated for the final...

World Cup Competition: Your chance to win a World Cup shirt or your choice

Bet and Skill are giving football fans the chance to win a World Cup kit of their choice to celebrate the 2018 World Cup.

The world has gone crazy for replica shirts this summer, with the Nigeria shirt selling out in minutes. Bet and Skill are giving the chance for fans to win one of 64 shirts on display this summer by answering one simple question.

It’s part of a much wider...

Domestic abuse and drink drive fears as Euro 2016 looms

Devon & Cornwall and Dorset police today warned that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated as Euro 2016 gets underway in June.

England, Wales and Northern Ireland will take part in the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament in France. The competition begins on the 10th June and will run until 10th July.

This is the first time that three home nations have made a major competition...

History made at Sandy Park

History was made yesterday when Exeter played host to its first Rugby World Cup game.

In front of just over 10,000 people, Tonga bounced back from their opening game defeat to Georgia to re-establish themselves firmly back in the mix In Pool C following their 35-21 victory over Namibia at Sandy Park.

The South Sea Islanders produced a strong first half showing to lead 22-7 at...

Rugby fans urged to plan journeys

“Plan your journey” is the message to rugby fans and commuters in Exeter ahead of this Tuesday’s Rugby World Cup 2015 match at Sandy Park.

Tonga will be playing Namibia on Tuesday 29 September in the first of three matches to be hosted at the Exeter Chiefs’ stadium.

With the kick-off at 4:45pm on Tuesday, transport links in and around Exeter are likely to be congested, so match...

Watch the FIFA World Cup with Walkabout

• More giant screens and HD TVs than any other bar on the high street • Order drinks from your mobile phone • Amazing World Cup after-parties

With the World Cup just weeks away, if you can’t afford a ticket to Brazil, the big question is ‘where’s the best place to catch all the action?’ For the ultimate football fiesta, great food and drinks deals, an awesome atmosphere and, of course, brilliant big screens, look no further than Walkabout on Union Street. With more screens than any other bar on the high street, Walkabout will be showing every kick of every game in stunning HD on at...

More gold for Ruta as Plymouth's swimming star breaks third world record

Plymouth-based swimming sensation Ruta Meilutyte has added more goal medals to her Olympic and World Championship titles in a World Cup event in Moscow.

The Lithuanian who is a national hero in her home country and studies at Plymouth College, won both 50m and 100m short course breaststroke titles.

The 16-year-old coached by Jon Rudd at Plymouth Leander, set a new world record...

England take point in Ukraine to leave them top of qualifying group

Ukraine 0

England 0

FIFA World Cup 2014 Qualifier, Tuesday 10 September 2013, Olympic Stadium, Kiev

England's World Cup destiny remains in their own hands after a somewhat drab goaless affair in Kiev.

With England one point clear at the top of group H, victory in their remaining home games against Montenegro and Poland on 11 and 15 October respectively, would...

World Cup celebrations inspire Plymouth University squad ahead of RoboCup 2013

They are among the greatest World Cup winning celebrations of all time. Now a new crop of sports stars are hoping their recreation of the euphoria displayed by England’s Bobby Moore in 1966, and Spain’s Andres Iniesta in 2010, will help them take the world of robot football by storm this summer.

The Plymouth University team are one of only two from the UK preparing to take on the world...

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