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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...

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The Rise of Sports Betting in Exeter

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Exeter Chiefs and Ben Coen have put pen to paper on the young fly half’s first contract ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Coen was one of four Chiefs Academy players who recently won the World Rugby U20 Championship with England U20 alongside Chiefs senior coach Haydn Thomas.

The young fly-half, who has been a member of the Chiefs Academy since he was 15 years old, is delighted to have signed his first contract with the club he grew up following.

“It’s a dream come true to sign with the Chiefs. Being a local lad, I was always a massive supporter of the club growing...

Exeter Chiefs have recruited back row Martin Moloney just ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Moloney officially becomes a Chief having spent the majority of pre-season on trial in Devon from URC giants, Leinster Rugby.

The Kildare-born forward leaves the Irish province after 11 appearances for the senior squad having debuted against rivals Munster Rugby in April 2021.

“I am hugely excited to be joining the Exeter Chiefs squad this season,” the forward said.

“Watching how the team has performed over the last few years and the style of rugby that they play here...