The recent unprecedented heatwave has placed South West England’s ambulance service under extraordinary pressure, according to paramedics. On Friday, June 26, which marked both the peak of the heatwave and the hottest June …
The recent red alert heatwave has placed unprecedented pressure on ambulance services across South West England, with paramedics describing the surge as “completely beyond anything we have ever experienced.” On Friday, June …
On Thursday, July 2, a man was successfully rescued after sustaining a leg injury during a fall along the South West Coast Path near Porlock Weir. The Exmoor Search and Rescue Team was alerted by the South West Ambulance …
On Thursday, July 2, a man sustained a lower leg injury and fell near the South West Coast Path close to Porlock Weir. The South West Ambulance Service Trust promptly alerted the Exmoor Search and Rescue Team to assist. Nine …
A light aircraft crashed near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in the South West this morning, prompting a swift emergency response. The incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, June 26. Police, firefighters, and an air …
A man in his 50s is hospitalized with potentially life-changing head injuries after being found injured in Bridgwater on the morning of Friday, June 19. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted by the ambulance service shortly …
A man in his 50s is currently in hospital following a serious head injury discovered on King George Avenue in Bridgwater during the early hours of Friday, June 19. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted by the ambulance …
A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital with potentially life-changing head injuries after being found seriously hurt on King George Avenue in Bridgwater. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted just before 5 a.m. on Friday, …
A driver was safely rescued after their car overturned and rolled onto its side in a field near Kilmersdon, close to Frome, early on Saturday, June 6. The single-vehicle accident occurred around 7 a.m., when the car left the …
A multi-vehicle accident on the M5 motorway near Bristol has resulted in a 45-minute traffic queue during peak travel hours. Police and ambulance crews quickly responded to the scene to provide assistance and manage the …
A multi-vehicle collision on the M5 near Bristol has resulted in significant traffic delays, with queues extending for approximately 45 minutes. Emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, promptly attended the …
Health advocates and local officials have voiced strong opposition to the planned closure of the hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU) at Yeovil Hospital, warning that the decision threatens patient safety and could worsen outcomes …
Health campaigners and local officials have voiced strong opposition to the planned closure of Yeovil Hospital’s hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU), warning that removing this critical service endangers patients. The NHS Somerset …
A man in his 30s tragically died outside the Lidl supermarket on Seaward Way in Minehead, Somerset, early on Saturday morning, May 16. Emergency services, including the South Western Ambulance Service, responded promptly …
The body of a man discovered washed up on a Somerset beach is believed to be that of Jake, a 28-year-old reported missing earlier this month. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that although formal identification is still …