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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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WESTERN LEAGUE supporters #ThinkOfAFan

Details: Created on Friday, 22 May 2020 08:08; Last Updated on Friday, 22 May 2020 08:36; Published on Friday, 22 May 2020 08:08; Written by JAMES HEALEY

Toolstation Western League are asking supporters to #ThinkOfAFan during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.

On Friday March 13, the Western League postponed matches, only for the programme to be suspended completely on Monday 16, meaning fans will be without football for months.

UPS & DOWNS Taunton promoted to National League One

Details: Created on Friday, 22 May 2020 07:59; Last Updated on Friday, 22 May 2020 08:35; Published on Friday, 22 May 2020 07:59; Written by ROSS REID South West rugby correspondent

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed final 2019-20 league positions, promotions and relegations following the enforced premature conclusion of the rugby season in England as a result of COVID-19.

Taunton Titans are confirmed as National Two South champions and along with runaway National Two North champions Caldy will play in National League One next season.

SWSN non-league football latest

Details: Created on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:56; Last Updated on Friday, 08 May 2020 09:05; Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:56; Written by SWSN football desk

Frome Town manager Danny Greaves has agreed a new two year extension to stay at the Southern League 1 South side.

Frome were level on 58 points with table-topping Thatcham Town when the season was abruptly halted following the coronavirus outbreak.

CRICKET Dent to push-on after new Gloucestershire deal

Details: Created on Monday, 20 April 2020 13:46; Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 13:57; Published on Monday, 20 April 2020 13:46; Written by GLOUCESTERSHIRE CCC PRESS OFFICE

Gloucestershire CCC captain Chris Dent has signed a three-year extension that will see him stay with his home city side until the end of the 2023 season.

Dent, 29, skippered Gloucestershire to promotion last summer, his second term as county captain.

SW GOLF Course updates - state of play will be back!

Details: Last Updated on Friday, 22 May 2020 08:34; Published on Friday, 10 April 2020 06:08; Written by ROSS REID at the golf desk

State of play normally comes to a natural close by April but following Prime Minister's announcement, Government #stayathomesavelives edict on Monday March 23 all golf courses have closed until further notice.

When golf clubs are allowed to reopen we will resume state of play if only to guide golfers to courses who support us as we promote them because we know people will be chomping at the bit to get out on our amazing regional courses.