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Passionate about sport? So are we! That is why sports journalist Ross Reid started South West Sports News in Spring 2008.

Our word-of-mouth, eco-friendly green game plan is to support sportspeople from the tip of South West England to the top of South Wales, young and old, male and female, grassroots participants to Olympians and Paralympians.

We are a pro-active team with one goal: winning promotion for regional sport.

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NLS Hayes & Yeading United FC 2 Truro City FC 2

Details: Created on Sunday, 22 November 2015 18:13; Last Updated on Monday, 23 November 2015 10:20; Published on Sunday, 22 November 2015 18:13

Truro City 125 logo Truro City extended their impressive National League South run to 11 matches following a 2-2 comeback draw at Hayes & Yeading United.

Recalled City stalwart Jake Ash completed Truro’s turnaround heading home in the last minute of normal time before four minutes of stoppage time as City swept back up to sixth.

DEVON DERBY Plymouth Argyle FC 1 Exeter City FC 2

Details: Created on Saturday, 21 November 2015 17:48; Last Updated on Sunday, 22 November 2015 15:07; Published on Saturday, 21 November 2015 17:48

Leaders Plymouth Argyle three-match winning League 2 run was ended 2-1 by Devon rivals Exeter City in front of 14008 at Home Park after midfielder Ryan Harley put City 2-0 up at half time.

The City playmaker’s 30^th minute opener came after Argyle right back Kelvin Mellor fouled City forward David Wheeler on the six yard box.

PAFC Cornish keeper Walton home on loan

Details: Created on Thursday, 19 November 2015 13:22; Last Updated on Thursday, 19 November 2015 13:41; Published on Thursday, 19 November 2015 13:22

Plymouth argyle fc logo Plymouth Argyle have signed England Under 20 keeper Christian Walton on loan from Championship outfit Brighton & Hove Albion until January 3.

The former Argyle academy stopper will vie with goalkeeping coach James Bittner for game time as first choice keeper Luke McCormick continues to recover from a groin injury.

NEWPORT COUNTY extend unbeaten run with replay win

Details: Created on Wednesday, 18 November 2015 10:38; Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 November 2015 11:51; Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2015 10:38

John Sheridan image courtesy & copyright DAVE ROWNTREE John Sheridan’s Newport County AFC surged through to the FA Cup second round following a comfortable 4-1 replay win over Brackley at Rodney Parade.

County – unbeaten in six – made a flying start through striker Lenell John-Lewis’ first minute opener.

EXETER CHIEFS Jack wings in at full back at Ospreys

Details: Created on Sunday, 15 November 2015 08:26; Last Updated on Sunday, 15 November 2015 14:37; Published on Sunday, 15 November 2015 08:26

exeter chiefs crest Exeter Chiefs are buoyed by the return to training of Ben Moon and Geoff Parling although neither will be risked in today’s European Rugby Champions Cup opener at Ospreys (1730ko).