Derelict Former South West School Now a Serious Arson and Anti-Social Behaviour Risk Wednesday, September 24, 2025 dorset newallhouse arson antisocialbehaviour heritage derelict firesafety historicbuilding vandalism council A long-abandoned building in Dorset, once a school, has become a significant arson threat and a hotspot for anti-social behaviour. More than two years ago, Dorset Council stated the property was “under review,” but local … Read More
Summer Wildfires Delay Firefighter Response Times Amid Rising Arson Cases Monday, September 1, 2025 wildfires firefighters response arson wiltshire emergency recruitment firebreaks lithium safety This summer, wildfires severely impacted the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s ability to respond promptly to other emergencies, council committee members have revealed. Over the past three months, the number of … Read More
Overnight Fire Ravages Alice Park Café in Bath, Suspected Disposable BBQ Cause Monday, August 25, 2025 fire bath café damage alicepark bbq fundraiser arson repairs community A devastating fire raged through the night at the beloved Alice Park Café in Bath this past weekend, causing significant damage estimated at nearly £9,500. CCTV footage captured the flames erupting around 12:30 a.m. on … Read More
Former Detective Blames Wife for ‘Ruining’ Him Before Fatal Fire, Inquest Reveals Wednesday, July 16, 2025 inquest fire divorce police investigation petrol mentalhealth fatality arson suicide A retired senior detective superintendent tragically died in a fire that engulfed his Somerset home after he locked himself in his bedroom, the inquest has revealed. Malcolm Baker, 60, an ex-Metropolitan Police detective … Read More
Newly Released CCTV Footage Could Identify Arsonist in Devizes Fire That Killed Woman Tuesday, July 1, 2025 cctv devizes arson investigation fire murder wiltshire justice police crime Wiltshire Police have released previously unseen CCTV footage that might help identify the individual involved in a devastating fire that claimed the life of Ulla Derrick over five years ago. The fire broke out in a block of … Read More
Two Men in Tracksuits Sought Following Arson Attack at Yeovil Football Club Thursday, June 19, 2025 arson yeovil fire police investigation tracksuits football damage suspects changingrooms sport Police are actively searching for two men in tracksuits following a deliberate fire that caused significant damage at Pen Mill Ladies Football Club in Yeovil. On the evening of Tuesday, June 17, a bin was set alight at … Read More