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A new sponsorship deal for Honiton Rugby Football Club for 2023 has been announced by Westcotts, the South West’s leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers.

Players from the 1st XV team joined the firm’s Honiton-based Manager Paul Hawkins (pictured) to ‘kick off’ Westcotts’ support ahead of the club’s home game against Exmouth II in the South West Division – Counties 2 Tribute Devon league on Saturday (21 January).

A new prominent pitch-side perimeter board sporting Westcotts’ new logo and branding was unveiled at the Allhallows Playing Field in Honiton...

Since arriving at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has shown encouraging signs that he can finally turn things around at Old Trafford after a decade of mediocrity cast its shadow following Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure. The Scot’s fifth permanent successor, Ten Hag has ruled with an iron fist and the former Ajax manager is finally starting to reap the rewards despite a shaky start. He’s had to make some big decisions along the way — no more so than allowing star man and the club’s top earner, Cristiano Ronaldo, to leave the club following the termination of his contract.

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The under-11s at Okehampton Argyle football club have received some brand-new football kits from a premium homebuilder, Redrow Southwest. The Devon-based youngsters are an energetic team who play weekly, making their new football kits a brilliant addition to their frequent training and matches. The new kits come at the perfect time just as the team head back to the pitch for the new season.

The new kits include new shirts, shorts, and some much-needed waterproof jackets that are vital given Okehampton’s wet climate and are guaranteed to get the children back outside and playing...

A city homelessness charity will receive a huge boost from Saturday, as its Christmas campaign film is broadcast to thousands of fans at a high profile match, in the Exeter Chiefs stadium.

Shown on the giant screens around the pitch, St Petrock’s short fundraising video , featuring Coldplay’s Christmas Lights, will be viewed by vast crowds at the big game between the Chiefs and Bulls.

Chief executive and chairman, Tony Rowe , has also given his permission for the film to air at the premiership club’s match against Bath on Christmas Eve, as well as on internal screens in...