Work completed on football club's new road

The project which was backed by Prince William was completed in time for the club's first game of the season

Work to create a new access road for a football club has been completed in time for the start for the new season.

Mousehole AFC will now have direct access to the nearby B3315, after previously having a small single-lane track which had become pothole-ridden.

The club failed to raise the reported six-figure funds needed to build the road for Interiora Trungle Parc and The Prince of Wales saw a newspaper story about the club's struggles and set up a consortium of businesses to fund the project in full.

Project lead Simon Taylor said after "months of hard work behind the scenes, and a month of incredible effort" seeing the road completed was "a real pinch-me moment".

Work started in July to produce the new road

Mr Taylor said: "As a club we could not be more pleased, and I know that the local residents will soon see the benefits of this new access and from speaking to many, I know how much this will change their lives for the better.

"Thank you to everyone who has made this happen, and of course, a special mention to HRH Prince Wales for getting this momentous project underway."

It's hoped the new road will reduce congestion in the nearby village of Paul and provide easier access for supporters.

Work has finished and the road will be open for the club's FA Cup fixture against Bridgwater United on Saturday afternoon.