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So are we! That's why freelance sports journalist Ross Reid launched South West Sports News in 2008.

Our word-of-mouth, eco-friendly green game plan is to promote 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 passionate, positive, pro-active team with one goal winning promotion for regional sport.

CRICKET: BRIDGWATER WIN AT WERRINGTON

Details: Created on Sunday, 03 July 2011 13:08; Published on Sunday, 03 July 2011 13:08; Written by Ross Reid and Michael Weeks

Cornish club Werrington were knocked out of the ECB National Club Championship when they lost their fourth round tie to Bridgwater by 27 runs at Ladycross.

After winning the toss, Bridgwater made 221 all out. In reply Werrington were dismissed in the last over for 194 with captain Ben Smeeth making 67.

DEVON GOLF ACE PIPPED IN NATIONAL FINAL

Details: Created on Sunday, 03 July 2011 11:44; Published on Sunday, 03 July 2011 11:44

Tiverton teenage ace Jess Bradley was narrowly beaten by Yorkshire's Claire Smith in the English Women's Open Mid-Amateur Championship final at Collingtree Park Golf Club.

Bradley, 18, was pipped by one hole by Smith despite birdie threes at the sixth and 10th and a superb 25 foot putt to par 13 before another birdie at the 14th.

CORFIELD QUALIFIES FOR 2011 OPEN

Details: Created on Thursday, 30 June 2011 04:51; Published on Thursday, 30 June 2011 04:51

Burnham and Berrow touring professional Lee Corfield has qualified for the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George’s, which tees off two weeks from today.

Former Somerset amateur ace Corfield – an England Elite player and 2004 West of England Open Strokeplay champion in his amateur days - qualified for the Open with a three under par 139 score at local final qualifying at Littlestone, Kent.

CHIEFS SKIPPER EYES FIXTURES RELEASE

Details: Created on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 09:11; Published on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 09:11

Exeter captain Tom Hayes senses a real buzz of excitement around Sandy Park as the Chiefs prepare for their second season in the Aviva Premiership.

The 2011-12 Premiership fixtures are due to be released this morning when Rob Baxter’s Chiefs squad – including Hayes and the majority of Exeter’s summer signings – return to pre-season training.