Sunday, July 5, 2026 a36 somerset hgv crash diesel spillage police emergency traffic incident

A serious collision involving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) occurred on the A36 in Somerset, causing a significant diesel spillage. Authorities responding to the scene have reported that the incident has led to major disruption … Read More

Sunday, July 5, 2026 coastguard somerset paycut volunteers rescue maritime recruitment safety weston-super-mare tidal

A Somerset coastguard officer has expressed deep concern about the future of the vital life-saving service amid controversial national plans to cut pay for Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs). The Weston-super-Mare Coastguard … Read More

Sunday, July 5, 2026 somerset ilton housing development planning affordable infrastructure environment phosphates a303

Up to 24 new homes are proposed for a small Somerset village near the A303, pending approval, though none will be designated as affordable housing. Ilton, a village located just north of the A303 dual carriageway and a short … Read More

Sunday, July 5, 2026 somerset obituaries funerals tributes community memorials deathnotices headteacher vicar somersethospices

In Somerset, sharing the news of a loved one’s passing through local media is a valued tradition, and we are honoured to be entrusted with these important announcements. Each obituary published in our newspaper and … Read More

Saturday, July 4, 2026 arrest aggression dorchester police investigation fairfieldroad publicorder drugpossession witnesses safety

A man in his 30s was arrested on Saturday, July 4, after displaying aggressive behavior towards members of the public and chasing a woman near the Fairfield Road car park in Dorchester. The incident occurred around 3 pm, … Read More

Saturday, July 4, 2026 police father son wells somerset hotfuzz legacy community patrol policing

A touching real-life story unfolded in Wells, Somerset, as father and son police officers wrapped up their final patrol together in the very town that inspired the cult classic comedy, Hot Fuzz. PC Darren Pearson, who has … Read More