Kingsbridge sport
Get ready for the tenth annual Devon Youth Games
Young people in the South Hams are relishing the opportunity to compete in the Devon Youth Games next weekend with the number of youngsters taking part expected to reach an all time high.
Hamilton named players' player of the season
Number eight Matt Hamilton has been named the Kingsbridge RFC players' player of the season.
Kingfishers swim to the final
Kingsbridge Kingfishers travelled to Bodmin on Saturday 24 May to attempt to confirm a final appearance in this season's Cornwall and West Devon League.
Torquay complete Ellis capture
Torquay United have completed the signing of Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Ellis for an undisclosed fee.
Lamble resigns as Allington manager
Malcolm Lamble has resigned and ended his 12-year reign in charge of South Hams outfit East Allington United.
Double delight for McGuiness
Marie McGuiness saddled a double at Flete Park on Saturday where Polly Gundry, who leads the national championship, was also in double form.
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 Westcountry surfers return home from FranceTwelve youngsters from across the region have returned from France as the 13th in the world at the 2008 World Junior Surfing Championships. |
 Cricket club submit revised plansPlans to redevelop Somerset County Cricket Club's County Ground have had to be revised because of a funding shortfall of £8m as a result of the global credit crisis. |
 Thornton is the 'King of Bovey Castle'Simon Thornton became the fourth Irishman to win on the Ivobank PGA EuroPro Tour with a four stroke victory at the Bovey Castle Championship in Devon. |
 Raiders agree new deal with MartinPlymouth Raiders have agreed a new deal with point guard Anthony Martin for the 2008-09 British Basketball League (BBL) season. |
 Plymouth's Daley plays down Beijing medal chancesWestcountry diving sensation Tom Daley has played down his chances of winning a medal at this year's Beijing Olympics despite winning gold at the European Championships. |
 Gundry crowned national championPolly Gundry was crowned the national champion at the last point-to-point of the season held at Umberleigh on Saturday having ridden 39 winners. |
 Newquay surfers clean up at surfing championshipsOver 200 young surfers battled it out in Woolacombe this weekend for the 2008 Hunter/Billabong British Schools Surfing Championships. |
 Cornish golf club gets £100m redevelopment approvalDetailed plans for a £100m re-development of St Mellion Golf Club have been given the green light. |
 Woollacott reaches point-to-point landmarkThe South Tetcott attracted a total of 69 runners in the wind and rain at Upcott Cross on Bank Holiday Monday. |
 Point-to-point riders ready for the offThe Dulverton Farmers point-to-point has attracted a well balanced total of 123 entries for the meeting on their new course at Treborough Hill on Saturday. |
 Brixham clubs team up to organise charity regattaThe Rotary Club of Brixham and Brixham Yacht Club are teaming up for the first time to organise a charity regatta on Saturday 19 July. |
 Ainslie gets the nod for Beijing GamesCornwall's double Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie is one of nine sailors to have been officially selected to compete at the 2008 Games. |
 Woollacott takes unbeaten run to sevenRichard Woollacott took his unbeaten run of riding winners to seven at Bratton Down on Saturday where close finishes were the order of the day. |
 Double whammy for WoollacottRichard Woollacott booted home another double at Flete Park on Saturday, taking his tally to 18 and a step closer to a first ever national title. |
 Red revealed as colour of successThe success of football clubs could be down to the colour of their shirt, research by the University of Plymouth suggests. |
 Barber treble at Upcott CrossRichard Barber saddled a treble at Upcott Cross on Saturday where times were slow but racing was of the highest order. |
 Woollacott powers to victory in CornwallTesting ground took its toll on runners at Great Trethew on Sunday where plenty of stamina was required to win. |
 Clown around at Wincanton RacecourseAs British Summer time officially begins, celebrate the coming of better weather by taking the family to Wincanton Racecourse on Sunday 30 March. |
 Bumper race day at Great TrethewA terrific entry of over 150 should ensure some great point-to-point racing at Great Trethew next Sunday (March 30). |
 Remembering David LathamA good card of racing in spring-like conditions at Exeter today are the right ingredients to draw a bumper crowd to the track where countryside campaigner and former MFH David Latham will be remembered in a race named after him. |
 Powerboat race returns to Westcountry watersA prestigious powerboat race is to return to South West waters this summer after a three-year break. |
 Biddick's superb trebleThe Western meeting featured a first ever treble for Will Biddick and a first ever double for the popular Tavistock-based rider Jimmy Cole. |
 Sailing greats gather for launch of Transat raceSome of the greatest stars from the world of solo sailing have gathered in London for the official launch of the 2008 Artemis Transat which starts from Plymouth in May. |
 Plymouth's Daley dives into record booksA Westcountry diver will become Britain's youngest male Olympian at this summer's Beijing Games. |
 Europe's first artificial surf reef to be built in DorsetEurope's first artificial surf reef will be built in Dorset, it has been announced. |
 Bath University looses Olympic bidBath University has missed out in the race to become the official training camp for the British Olympic team ahead of the 2012 Games. |
 Cornwall's best surfing beachesRob Barber, editor of ThreeSixty Bodyboarding Magazine, looks at Cornwall's best surfing and bodyboarding beaches. |
Sport - around the network
Powerboat race returns to British waters
A prestigious powerboat race is to return to South West waters this summer after a three-year break.
Jumping the next hurdle
Zara Phillips is due to make an appearance at The British Open Show Jumping Championships in April
Plymouth's Daley plays down Beijing medal chances
Westcountry diving sensation Tom Daley has played down his chances of winning a medal at this year's Beijing Olympics despite winning gold at the European Championships.
Surf's up in Dorset
Europe's first artificial surf reef will be built in the UK, it has been announced.
Filling up the Fairways
Depending on your point of view, golf is either a leisurely day spent outdoors on the green, or a pointless waste of time.
Ainslie gets the nod for Beijing Games
Cornwall's double Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie is one of nine sailors to have been officially selected to compete at the 2008 Games.
London unveils 2012 stadium design
London 2012 officials have unveiled the much-anticipated design for their new £496m Olympic Stadium.
World Rowing championships to come to Plymouth
Plymouth is to be the location for a three-day world championship sea rowing event in 2009, generating millions of pounds for the local economy.
New stadia 'boosts revenue by 66%'
English football clubs that move to a new stadium are reaping the financial benefits of their move, a study has found.
Adidas unveils new Predator Powerswerve boot
Adidas has unveiled its new Predator PowerSwerve football boot in Paris, with a host of top international footballers present to promote the launch.
Hardcore footy fan forks out £100k
Dedicated football fans in the UK spend nearly £100,000 following their team over the course of a lifetime, a survey has found.
Fans renew terraces call
The majority of football fans in the UK want a return to standing in grounds, the BBC has reported.
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