M5 Chaos Erupts After Dramatic Fire Breaks Out Thursday, September 25, 2025 m5 fire chaos traffic emergency motorway disruption roadclosure safety commuters A dramatic fire has caused significant disruption on the M5 motorway today, leading to chaos for commuters and emergency services alike. The blaze broke out unexpectedly, prompting swift action from firefighters and … Read More
Lloyds Banking Group to Close 49 Branches Across UK in 2026, Including Somerset Thursday, September 25, 2025 lloyds bankclosures halifax bankofscotland branches uk somerset 2026 banking digitaltransformation Lloyds Banking Group has revealed plans to close 49 of its branches throughout the UK in 2026, impacting customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. The group will shut 26 Lloyds Bank branches, 10 Halifax sites, … Read More
Controversial Changes to Bath’s Evening Waste Collections Spark Business Concerns Thursday, September 25, 2025 bath waste collection businesses council pilot shops environment costs regulations Bath and North East Somerset Council is set to implement changes to evening business waste collection times in the city centre starting October 6. The adjustments aim to reduce litter and improve the city’s appearance … Read More
South West Coach Driver Arrested After Crash Involving 29 Children Thursday, September 25, 2025 coach driver arrest crash hampshire children suspicion drink drugs road A coach driver from the Bristol area has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving while unfit through drink or drugs after his vehicle crashed early Thursday morning. The coach, carrying 29 schoolchildren, left a main … Read More
Rare Pine Marten Spotted in Somerset After 100 Years, Captured on Camera Thursday, September 25, 2025 pinemarten somerset wildlife conservation mendiphills reintroduction nature biodiversity mustelid sighting In an extraordinary wildlife sighting, a pine marten—absent from Somerset for over a century—has been captured on camera in the Mendip Hills. The footage was taken by A Patch Wilder, a conservation project dedicated to … Read More
Boy Found Stabbed Near Bath Petrol Station; Masked Suspects Flee Scene Thursday, September 25, 2025 stabbing bath police emergency assault witnesses investigation snowhill ambulance safety A 16-year-old boy was discovered with a stab wound near the Esso Garage on London Road in Bath late Wednesday night, September 24. Emergency services were alerted at approximately 11:16 pm after members of the public … Read More