Somerset Women Achieve Black Belt Mastery in Karate After Lockdown Wednesday, October 15, 2025 karate blackbelt somerset lockdown selfdefense martialarts agediversity inspiration fitness community Two women from Somerset, Susie McPherson of Merriott and Beryl Bellamy of South Petherton, have defied age expectations by earning their black belts in karate after beginning the sport following lockdown. The pair, both 79 … Read More
Katie Price Mocked by PETA with Grim Reaper Halloween Costume Amid Animal Welfare Concerns Wednesday, October 15, 2025 katieprice peta halloween animals welfare controversy pets campaign cruelty guardianship Model and television personality Katie Price has once again found herself under scrutiny from animal rights group PETA, who have dubbed her the “grim reaper” following the addition of a new dog to her household. … Read More
Somerset Couple Share the Secret to Seventy Years of Marriage 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
Fire Halts Traffic on M5 Motorway 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 …
Four Cows Rescued from Water-Filled Ditch in Edington 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
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in A39 Collision Near Marksbury 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