Safety Concerns Halt Nine Rides at Woodlands Family Theme Park in Devon Friday, July 18, 2025 safety themepark inspection hse devon rides adips compliance enforcement woodlands Woodlands Family Theme Park, located near Dartmouth in Devon, was ordered to suspend nine of its rides following a safety inspection by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The suspension came after the park was unable to … Read More
Council Leader Urges Caution After Child Dies in Minehead Coach Crash Friday, July 18, 2025 somerset minehead coachcrash tragedy schooltrip emergencyservices investigation community publicsafety condolences Somerset Council’s leader has issued a heartfelt warning to the public following a tragic coach crash on the A396 Cutcombe Hill near Minehead that claimed the life of a child and injured dozens more. The accident occurred on … Read More
Tributes In Pictures As Minehead Unites In Grief After Fatal School Bus Crash Friday, July 18, 2025 minehead tragedy schoolbus memorial community grief safety support loss unity The community of Minehead has come together in a powerful display of unity and sorrow following the tragic school bus crash that left one student dead on Thursday. Minehead Middle School, deeply shaken by the loss, has become … Read More
Puffin Rescued 110 Miles Inland Returns to the Wild After RSPCA Rehabilitation Friday, July 18, 2025 puffin rescue rehabilitation rspca wildlife herefordshire seabird conservation recovery release A puffin named Oona has made a remarkable comeback after being found over 100 miles from the coast, in a Herefordshire garden. Severely underweight and far from her natural habitat, Oona’s journey from rescue to release … Read More
Exmoor Zoo Mourns Child Victim of Tragic School Bus Crash Friday, July 18, 2025 exmoor zoo buscrash minehead schooltrip tragedy injuries community mourning emergency Exmoor Zoo has expressed deep sorrow following a devastating coach crash that claimed the life of a Year 5 pupil from Minehead Middle School and injured dozens more. The students had been visiting the zoo on July 17 and were … Read More
Somerset Vineyard Tax Break Exclusion Sparks Outrage Friday, July 18, 2025 somerset wine vineyard tax relief englishwineweek cider parliament policy reform Ministers are facing criticism for excluding small English vineyards from a tax relief scheme that currently benefits brewers and cider makers. Sir Ashley Fox, the MP for Bridgwater, highlighted this issue during a … Read More