Exeter Chiefs 16 Northampton Saints 17

A bit like the battering the Westcountry has faced all week, it was only a matter of time before the defences of the Exeter Chiefs were finally breached.

With two minutes remaining at Sandy Park, Northampton Saints centre George Pisi crashed over for a crucial try – converted by Stephen Myler – to send the East Midlanders back to the summit of the Aviva Premiership.

Pisi’s late intervention brought yet more heartache for Devon’s finest as yet again they failed to finish off rivals ahead of them in the current standings....

In the last few hours, fire crews have been called to put out a motorcycle fire in Whipton, Exeter.

The incident, which occurred at Summer Lane on Saturday evening, involved one vehicle being severely damaged in what is believed to be a deliberate attack.

One fire engine from Middlemoor station was sent out, and the crew extinguished flames using buckets of water. No injuries have been reported.

For further updates please visit the Devon & Somerset Fire Service website: www.dsfire.gov.uk

Following weeks of terrible weather and high rainfall there are many areas of Devon where people are suffering the consequences of flooding.

As the emergency services are gearing up to respond to another blast of bad weather which is predicted to make landfall in the Westcountry this weekend, there are many people displaced from their homes in need of immediate and longer term support.

Today Devon Community Foundation is launching its Devon Flood Fund appeal.

There is now the opportunity for people to make donations to help those affected across the county. Devon...

The South West have experienced yet more damage due to stormy weather with Crewkerne being victim to a landslide.

The landslide, which was reported by Network Rail, means that popular routes in and out of Exeter ( including Exeter to Waterloo) are blocked.

Earlier in the week nearby town Dawlish was affected by the weather after waves destroyed the train line.

Bridgewater and Yeovil routes are also both currently blocked due to this weekend's landslide and continued bad weather.

Network Rail said:

"It is likely that the slip at Crewkerne will be...

Report: Exeter City 1 Portsmouth 1

Liam Sercombe rescued a point for Exeter City right at the death as the Grecians drew 1-1 with Portsmouth at St James Park.

Jake Jervis side-footed Pompey in front in the first half, and the away side had for a long time looked like heading back to the South Coast with a rare three points after an open second period. But Sercombe had other plans, as his deflected effort at the end of second-half injury time saved the draw.

After joining the Grecians from Bristol Rovers in a two-way loan swap for Alan Gow on Friday, Eliot Richards...

If you are braving the elements tonight ( Saturday 8th February) then prepare for some very windy weather.

The Met Office have issued an Amber weather warning of wind which is set to affect areas of the South West up until tommorow morning.

Severe gales may affect coastal districts, bringing gusts of 60-70 mph and isolated 80 mph at the most exposed locations within the Amber warning area. Large waves are also expected to affect southwest facing coasts. Further inland, gusts of 50-60 mph are likely.

The public should be prepared for disruption to transport and...

A woman sustained minor injuries after being involved in a road traffic collision today ( Saturday 8th February) in Barnstaple.

The fire service were called to the incident at 3.33pm at Prixford Hill in Barnstaple.

Two fire appliances from Barnstaple were mobilised.

The collision involved two vehicles, however, all persons involved were free and clear of the vehicles upon the arrival of the Fire Service.

One female was treated with minor injuries by ambulance crew.

No other casualities were reported.

This incident was left in the hands of the...

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Children love Exeter City Football in the Community department’s holiday football courses and we're hoping parents will love our 10 per cent discount for all half-term bookings made up until 5pm on Valentine's Day. But while there might be love in the air, there’s every chance there might also be rain, so FITC have ensured rain won’t stop play this half term. “Given the weather we have been experiencing this winter, we've booked as many indoor facilities as we can,” Scott Walker, sports development officer at Football in the Community, said. “Although children are on a break from the...

Exeter Chiefs currently have no concerns with regards to today's Aviva Premiership clash with Northampton Saints taking place.

Although the region is set for more inclement weather today, the Chiefs - together with support from Premiership Rugby - have put in place essential preparations plans to ensure the 7pm kick-off will go ahead.

For the past few days the Sandy Park surface has been fully covered to counter against the heavy rain and this will be in place until the day of the game to protect the pitch.

The Chiefs will continue to kick supporters up to date on...