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Bradfords is this week launching their 2024 campaign with global men’s health charity Movember , once again supporting the charity’s focus on men’s mental and physical health and the challenges found in the construction industry. This year’s campaign launches “MoBros”, including announcing Exeter Chiefs RFC and England Rugby Player, Henry Slade, as a new signing at Bradfords high-performance fundraising team.

Bradfords is looking to exceed the success of their 2021 campaign, which saw the builders’ merchant raise £17,000, placing the organisation in the UK’s top 20 fundraisers...

Exeter Chiefs have added depth to their front row with the signing of prop Ethan Burger at the outset of the 2024/25 season.

The young prop joins from university side Tuks Rugby in South Africa. Spotted by the Chiefs coaches for his potential, he will be a new addition to the Chiefs scrum under the guidance of Rob Hunter and Ross McMillan.

Burger is extremely excited to immerse himself in the Chiefs environment and develop himself on the field as he learns from the experience of those around him, players and coaches alike.

“Getting the opportunity to be a part...

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter recently hosted its annual charity golf day, attracting more than 100 golfers who came together to support local causes. The event raised an incredible £18,125 for the homebuilder’s charity of the year.

This impressive sum was further boosted by the Barratt Foundation’s match funding, bringing the total donation to £30,125.

The golf day was held in September at Woodbury Park and was attended by Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter employees and sub-contractors. It marked the close of summer and coincided with the...

A local youth football club has received a £1,000 donation from one of the leading developers behind the Cranbrook expansion scheme.

Persimmon Homes South West handed over the cheque to Cranbrook United Youth FC at its playing fields, with the funds going towards new kits for players, which will be emblazoned with the company’s logo.

Since its formation in 2015, the club has grown into one of the largest club in the area, having age groups from Under 6s through to its Men’s team.

Persimmon currently has high-quality properties for sale at two sites in the area...