derby

Philpotts and Mosley jailed for Derby fire deaths

Having been convicted of causing the death of six of his children - Jade, 10, John, 9, Jack, 8, Jesse, 6, and Jayden, 5 - in a fire at his Derby house on 11 May 2012, Mick Philpott, 56, has been told at Nottingham Crown Court today that he would serve a minimum of 15 years in prison.

He was convicted of manslaughter along with his wife Mairead and friend Paul Mosley, who were told they...

Police mount large operation for 'Devon Derby'

Approximately 160 officers, including mounted officers from Avon and Somerset and South Wales Police, were deployed in a police operation aimed at ensuring Saturday lunchtime's 'Devon Derby' football match between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City passed off with the minimum of trouble.

In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police report that the fixture "passed largely without incident...

Banton the hero as Argyle beat Exeter in Devon derby

Plymouth Argyle 1 Exeter City 0

League Two, Saturday 20th March 2013

A finely struck goal on the cusp of half time further enhanced Jason Banton's heroic reputation this season and delivered three vital points for Plymouth as they beat Exeter City 1-0.

The Home Park crowd roared their delight at the final whistle, after enduring some pressure from Exeter in the final...

Match preview: Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City

Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City

League Two, Saturday 30th March, 1pm

Back in December it finished 1-1 at St James Park. Saturday lunchtime's return Devon derby between the old rivals at Home Park is a crucial encounter for two sides with different ambitions for the end of the season.

Plymouth have won their last two games and three of their last six with two draws and...