Axminster

Wildlife

Axe Valley Wildlife Park to Close After 17 Years of Cherished Memories

After 17 wonderful years of welcoming families and animal lovers, Axe Valley Wildlife Park in Axminster, Devon, has announced it will close its doors on Friday, October 10, 2025. The heartfelt announcement came via an …

By Tommy Wathen · Monday 6 October 2025 · 2 min read

Fire

Quick Response Prevents Fire from Spreading in Chard Workshop Blaze

Firefighters in Chard, Somerset, were praised for their prompt and effective response in containing a fire that broke out in a workshop storing motorbikes and a charging lithium-ion battery pack late on Friday, July 4. …

By Tommy Wathen · Saturday 5 July 2025 · 2 min read