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Yeovil hope to make the play offs

Yeovil Town are hoping to improve their chances of making the play offs.

The Glovers are hosting Shrewsbury at Huish Park tomorrow with League One's top scorer Paddy Madden looking to add to his tally of 22 goals so far. They'll be marking their tenth anniversary of their entry into the Football League. Manager Gary Johnson believes it's possible to make the next step.

Argyle fans given chance to see redevelopment plans

Plymouth Argyle fans have been taking the chance to view the clubs' multi million pound redevelopment plans.

James Brent wants to build a new grandstand at home park as well as an ice rink, IMAX cinema, restaurants and hotel. He's asking local people what they think of the proposals before the plans are submitted to the council. If the scheme gets the go ahead work could start in the autumn.

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Exeter City lose out at Memorial Stadium

And in football tonight, Exeter City travelled to Bristol Rovers in the NPower league Two.

It ended 2 - 0 to Rovers, courtesy of goals from midfielder Oliver Norburn and defender Lee Brown.

It means Bristol Rovers, who were bottom at Christmas, move up to 15th in the table, while play-off hopefuls Exeter remain sixth.

Jason Banton offered new deal at Crystal Palace

Jason Banton has been offered a new contract by his club Crystal Palace Credit: Tony Marshall/EMPICS Sport

Plymouth Argyle's on loan winger Jason Banton has been offered a new contract by his club Crystal Palace.

Banton has been with the Pilgrims since the start of February, and his one month loan is due to end after Saturday's visit of Barnet. But his 3 goals for Argyle have been noticed by the club's former manager Ian Holloway, who is now boss at Selhurst Park and has offered the 20 year old a new deal.

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FOOTBALL: Home win for Exeter City

A welcome result for Exeter City Credit: ITV News West Country

In tonight's football, Exeter City played host to Accrington Stanley in a game scheduled for Friday night instead of Saturday afternoon to attract a wider range of fans.

It certainly went the Grecians' way at St James Park. It was goalless until the 79th minute but two goals in quick succession from Jimmy Keohane gave them a 2-0 win and a welcome boost to their promotion campaign.

New route announced for Plymouth Half Marathon

Plymouth Half Marathon route 2013 Credit: GO2 UK

People taking part in this year's Plymouth Half Marathon will find there is a new route this year. Organisers say they have come up with a course that improves the run while speeding up access into the east of the city.

It will still start on the Hoe and is due to take place on Sunday April 28th - slightly earlier than usual.

For more information and to see the route in detail, click here.

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