Family Devastated After Grandad Dies from Asbestos-Linked Cancer at Hospital Where He Worked for 21 Years Tuesday, December 9, 2025 asbestos mesothelioma poolehospital compensation industrialdisease nhs hospital legalcase ukhealth occupationalhazard The family of Geoffrey King, a beloved hospital porter, has been left devastated following his death from mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Mr. King, a popular grandfather of four, worked at … Read More
Family 'Devastated' After Grandad Dies from Asbestos-Related Cancer at Hospital Where He Worked for 21 Years Tuesday, December 9, 2025 asbestos mesothelioma poole hospital compensation industrialdisease lawsuit safety cancer exposure The family of Geoffrey King, a beloved grandfather and longtime hospital porter, has received a significant six-figure settlement after he passed away from mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Mr. King … Read More
Storm Bram Strikes Somerset, Triggering 26 Flood Alerts Tuesday, December 9, 2025 stormbram somerset floodalerts weatherwarnings flooding emergency rainfall safety weather alerts Storm Bram has firmly impacted Somerset, leading to a significant rise in flood alerts across the region. Officials have raised 26 flood alerts, signaling potential flooding and urging residents to stay vigilant. In response …
Storm Bram Strikes Somerset with 26 Flood Alerts Issued Tuesday, December 9, 2025 storm somerset flooding weather alerts warnings rainfall emergency flood safety Storm Bram has battered Somerset, prompting the issuance of 26 flood alerts across the region. Authorities have also put out two weather warnings in response to the escalating threat posed by heavy rainfall and strong winds. …
Historic Winterstoke Road Bridge, Serving 20,000 Drivers Daily, Set for Christmas Day Demolition Tuesday, December 9, 2025 weston-super-mare winterstoke bridge demolition wwii infrastructure transport construction heritage roads The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, a vital artery used by approximately 20,000 vehicles daily, is scheduled for demolition on Christmas Day. Originally constructed during the Second World War to facilitate … Read More
45 Affordable Homes Approved Near Major Somerset Quarry Tuesday, December 9, 2025 affordablehousing somerset stokestmichael quarry development planning environment community infrastructure council Local councillors have approved plans to build 45 affordable homes near Coalpit Lane in Stoke St. Michael, Somerset. This site lies close to the disused Sammy’s Quarry and less than a mile from the active Moons Hill … Read More