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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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ONE DAY CUP ROUND-UP Somerset super Bowl victory

Details: Created on Thursday, 07 June 2018 07:43; Last Updated on Thursday, 07 June 2018 09:52; Published on Thursday, 07 June 2018 07:43; Written by JIM SPINNER cricket correspondent

Somerset missed out on a One Day Cup quarter final play-off despite beating South Group winners Hampshire by three wickets in a thrilling Southampton run chase at the Ageas Bowl.

Hampshire scored a huge 356-9 before South African Johann Myburgh (71) and big-hitting Peter Trego (100) set up the platform for a Somerset win.

England international Craig Overton hit the final ball for four - his second in three balls - and victory.

CYCLING Tour of Britain heading back to South West

Details: Created on Wednesday, 06 June 2018 08:58; Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 June 2018 09:10; Published on Wednesday, 06 June 2018 08:58; Written by PETER HODGES and ROSS REID

cycling tour of britain logo After a year’s absence the OVO Energy Tour of Britain makes a welcome return to South West England in September.

The hugely popular national cycling tour makes its 10th visit to Devon in 12 years on Monday September 3 and a welcome return to cycling hub Bristol on Tuesday September 4.

CORNWALL CRICKET round-up with Michael Weeks

Details: Created on Sunday, 03 June 2018 05:14; Last Updated on Sunday, 03 June 2018 11:04; Published on Sunday, 03 June 2018 05:14; Written by MICHAEL WEEKS Cornwall cricket correspondent

Penzance stay top of the ECB Cornwall Premier League following a 131-un win over Camborne at St Clare.
Brad Wadlan made 109 in the Penzance total of 316-8. Camborne batted a full 50 overs to end on 185-9.

PAUL TISDALE leaving Exeter City after 12 years

Details: Created on Saturday, 02 June 2018 08:00; Last Updated on Saturday, 02 June 2018 09:36; Published on Saturday, 02 June 2018 08:00; Written by ROSS REID at the football desk

Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale courtesy & copyright Dave ROWNTREE

Exeter City have confirmed Paul Tisdale is leaving the club after 12 years.
Tisdale's last game in charge of the red and whites was Monday's 3-1 League Two play-off final defeat by Coventry City at Wembley.

ENGLAND HOCKEY LEAGUE 2018-19 dates & divisions

Details: Created on Tuesday, 29 May 2018 09:33; Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 May 2018 11:36; Published on Tuesday, 29 May 2018 09:33; Written by ROSS REID hockey correspondent

england hockey shield England Hockey have released the league calendar dates and division constitution for next season's Investec Women's Hockey League and Men's Hockey League.