Wednesday, October 15, 2025 marriage anniversary somerset family farming love patience celebration history longevity

Derek and Margaret White, a remarkable couple from Somerset, are celebrating their seventieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, October 15. At 95 and 91 years old, they continue to inspire with their enduring love story, … Read More

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 m5 fire traffic roadclosure emergency blaze motorway drivers delay safety

A fire has broken out on the M5 motorway, bringing traffic to a complete standstill. Emergency services are currently on the scene managing the situation and working to extinguish the blaze. Drivers are advised to avoid the …

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 cows rescue firefighters animalrescue ditch edington emergency devon somerset safety

On the evening of Tuesday, October 14, a coordinated rescue effort saved four cows trapped in a water-filled ditch in the Edington area. The incident, which unfolded around 6:30 pm, saw fire crews working closely with an … Read More

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 motorcycle accident a39 marksbury somerset collision emergency police investigation motorcyclist

A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision on the A39 near Marksbury, North East Somerset. Emergency services responded promptly after a red Honda CBR motorcycle and a grey Toyota Corolla were involved in a … Read More

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 trowbridge carpark demolition development council leisure homes redevelopment covenant planning

Plans have emerged to demolish the Castle Place shopping centre and the adjacent St Stephen’s multi-storey car park in Trowbridge, paving the way for a new development featuring homes and leisure amenities. Constructed … Read More

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 somerset railway housing development bloor planning infrastructure taunton homes construction

Detailed proposals have been submitted for approval to develop 161 new homes adjacent to Somerset’s newest railway station on Nynehead Road. West of England Developments (Taunton) Ltd., based in nearby West Buckland, had … Read More