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Higgins’ Incredible Strike Claims Guildhall Shopping Centre Goal of the Month

Akeel Higgins delivered a beautifully executed chip over the goalkeeper to earn himself a 68% public vote for the Guildhall Shopping Centre’s October Goal of the Month at the Devon Derby. It was the player’s first professional strike, which has quickly embedded the 20-year-old’s Exeter City loan as his early legacy within the hearts of his now rising fans. The award allows Higgins to carry a badge of honour that shows a notable turning point in what seemed like a silently ascending career.

Higgins joined the Exeter City club from West Bromwich for a season-long loan in September...

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City congratulates Grecians

By Ollie Heptinstall, Local Democracy reporter

Thousands of people have lined the centre of Exeter to congratulate the city’s football club on their promotion winning season.

The team finished as League Two runners-up to ensure promotion to League One – the third tier of English football – for the first time since 2012.

On Monday evening [9 May], an open top bus parade was greeted with a sea of red and white as the players and staff slowly made their way from their ground, St James Park, to the historic Guildhall on the High Street.

Players and staff...

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Five Devon teams through to national final of The Pokémon Futsal Youth Cup

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2022 - 5:49pm

The Pokémon Futsal Youth Cup regional rounds are due to take place between the 7th May 2022 and the 5th June 2022. This set of games will decide the final teams that will participate in the finals tournament on the 18th and 19th of June. This tournament is a showcase of the fantastic club futsal talent in the UK and the partnership between Pokémon and England Football.

Round 1 of the regional stage of the competition took place on the 7th and 8th May at The University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, with teams from Birmingham, Cornwall, Somerset, Devon, Derbyshire and Cheshire...

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City centre parade planned to celebrate Exeter City’s incredible season

An open top bus parade and Civic Reception will be held next week to celebrate Exeter City’s promotion to League One.

The parade will begin in Exeter High Street from 6pm on Monday 9 May.

There could be a double celebration if the Grecians win their last home game on Saturday and are crowned League Two champions.

But whatever the result on Saturday, Exeter have already clinched promotion and will be celebrating in front of thousands of fans in the city centre on Monday.

High Street will be closed to traffic for the parade, which will start when two open...

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Elysium Healthcare announces Title Partnership with Exeter’s Great West Run

Elysium Healthcare, a dynamic independent provider of Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism and Children & Education services, has announced its partnership with a major regional fundraising event.

The Elysium Healthcare Great West Run, formerly known as Exeter’s Great West Run, takes place on Sunday 22nd May 2022 and offers an exciting opportunity for runners of all ages and abilities with a half marathon, a 10K route or a 1-mile Community Mile race. The event takes participants on a journey through the city centre, along charming country lanes and...

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Exeter City Supporters’ Trust members from USA donate season tickets to local charity

Exeter City football supporters, Richard and Karen Jarvis, who live 5,000 miles from St James Park in El Paso, Texas have donated their season tickets to local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives, to distribute to people needing a special day out.

Exeter Community Initiatives is a local charity set up nearly 30 years ago to help people in the community who are marginalised because of poverty, disadvantage or who are socially isolated.

In more normal times, Richard and Karen, who are members of Exeter City Supporters’ Trust, would travel to St James Park from the United...

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Big Screen Sports showing at Vue this Spring

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/02/2022 - 7:35am

VUE has announced its latest calendar of sporting events, featuring Europe’s top teams facing off in the UEFA finals.

From Tuesday 3 May, football fans can watch some of England’s biggest teams play for glory across two of world football’s biggest club competitions, as the UEFA Champions League and Europa League screen at Vue in partnership with BT Sport.

The scene has been set for a new European champion in both competitions, as last years Champions League winners and current Club World Cup champions, Chelsea, and last year’s Europa League winners, Sevilla, have been...

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How to choose the right golf clubs

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 04/28/2022 - 4:14pm

So, you’re interested in starting golf? You’re not alone. More people than ever are picking up clubs and heading down to the local course.

In fact, the number of golf rounds played in Great Britain has been rising for the past four years according to research undertaken by Sports Marketing Surveys, as reported by Golf Monthly.

Yet if you’re new to golf, you should know that choosing the right clubs is just as important as knowing how to use them.

But why are there so many clubs? What are they all used for? And how can you pick the right ones for you? We’ve...

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Looking back at the greatest Cheltenham Gold Cup winners in recent history 

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 04/28/2022 - 11:27am

The horse racing world has been full of nothing but the Cheltenham Festival over recent weeks. Like the FA Cup Final or the Super Bowl, it’s one of those sporting events that draws everyone in, even those who don’t usually follow sport.

The festival is run over four days, with 28 races in total. But the highlight of the entire week, and the race that gets everyone online searching for the best Cheltenham odds , is undoubtedly the Cheltenham Gold Cup. It’s a race that creates instant legends. Let’s look back on some of the most memorable winners in recent years.

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5 Ways you can become the best footballer

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 04/26/2022 - 5:50am

Have you ever thought of becoming a great footballer? The good news is that you can make your dreams a reality. It doesn't matter how often you have felt like you are not good enough. What matters most is that you keep going. You have to train tirelessly to be the best in the game. Practice, hit the gym, stay committed and practice again. This is how to become better in the game. If you have been wondering how you can improve your football skills, this article is for you.

Stay Committed to Your Goals

First, you need to set all your goals straight and stay committed. Make a plan...

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Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park opens its doors

Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park, the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the South West of England. Owned by Exeter Rugby group Plc, the 250-bedroom hotel is set in a distinctive location in the vibrant city of Exeter, offering convenient access to Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre, home to the rugby club Exeter Chiefs.

Exeter Rugby Club Chairman and Chief Executive, Tony Rowe OBE, said: "I am delighted to see the opening of the new...

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