Tuesday, January 20, 2026 northernlights auroraborealis metoffice somerset southwest solaractivity stargazing celestial aurora nightsky

Residents across Somerset and the South West were captivated by the stunning Northern Lights on the evening of Monday, January 19. The Met Office confirmed that this rare aurora borealis display extended as far south as Devon … Read More

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 northernlights aurora britain somerset metoffice solarwind stargazing atmosphere geomagnetic celestial

On Monday night, residents across Cornwall and Somerset were treated to a stunning celestial display as the Northern Lights made a rare appearance over the South West of England. The Met Office had initially forecasted the … Read More

Monday, January 19, 2026 craig rugby devizes tribute mourning community murder remains friendship loss sport

The rugby community and friends have been left heartbroken after human remains were discovered in the Roemead Road area of Gurney Slade on the night of January 14. The remains are believed to be those of 40-year-old Craig … Read More

Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset crash rescue firefighters caraccident southpetherton emergency police injuries a303

A woman was rescued after becoming trapped in her car following a crash in Somerset early Sunday morning. Avon and Somerset Police responded to a single-vehicle accident at 3:40am on January 18, near Southfields roundabout on … Read More

Monday, January 19, 2026 accident somerset rescue firecrew collision a303 emergency injury vehicle police

A woman was rescued after being trapped in her car following a single-vehicle crash in Somerset early Sunday morning. At approximately 3:40am on January 18, Avon and Somerset Police responded to a collision near Southfields … Read More

Monday, January 19, 2026 labour councillor resignation independence b&nes leadership politics paulton council opposition

Grant Johnson, a Labour councillor for Paulton on Bath and North East Somerset Council since 2019, has resigned from the Labour Party, expressing dissatisfaction with the party’s national leadership and direction. Johnson … Read More