Plane Crashes Near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in South West Friday, June 26, 2026 aviation crash dunkeswell emergency investigation police rescue aerodrome fire accident A light aircraft crashed near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in the South West early Friday morning, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Just after 10 a.m. on June 26, Devon and Cornwall Police received reports of the … Read More
Jury Begins Deliberations in Trial of Teen Accused of Killing Nine-Year-Old Aria Thorpe Tuesday, June 23, 2026 trial murder deliberation jury weston-super-mare knife teenage accident ariathorpe death A jury has begun deliberating the fate of a 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died from a fatal knife wound at her home in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, on December 15 last year. … Read More
Boy Accused of Aria Thorpe’s Murder Claims He Only Wanted to Scare Her Friday, June 19, 2026 trial murder ariathorpe weston-super-mare knife teenager death accident court weston A 16-year-old boy on trial for the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe has recounted the moment she was fatally stabbed, insisting he intended only to scare her. Aria died from a knife wound to her chest at her home in … Read More
Dramatic M5 Police Chase Brings Somerset Motorway to a Standstill Thursday, June 18, 2026 m5 police chase somerset traffic collision motorway highspeed pursuit accident A dramatic police chase on the M5 motorway in Somerset caused major disruptions today, bringing traffic to a complete halt. The incident unfolded as a suspect, attempting to evade law enforcement, crashed into multiple cars. … Read More
Man Charged After Audi Crashes Into Somerset Home, Injuring Two Tuesday, June 16, 2026 somerset accident audi dangerousdriving injury court crime taunton crash charges Ryan Lampert, a 26-year-old from Millands, Somerton, has been formally charged following a severe car accident in Somerset that left two young men seriously injured. Lampert appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court facing two … Read More
Miles of M5 Traffic in Somerset After Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes Monday, June 15, 2026 m5 somerset traffic accident crash delay motorway lanes emergency transport Significant delays have hit the M5 in Somerset this morning after a multi-vehicle crash forced the closure of several lanes. Motorists faced traffic jams extending for miles as emergency services worked to clear the scene. … Read More