Urgent Action Needed as Nearly 150 Firefighters Injured in Three Years Sunday, December 28, 2025 firefighters injury safety ppe training compensation avon bristol firebrigadesunion firefighting New data reveals that almost 150 firefighters from Avon Fire and Rescue Sustained injuries over the past three years. According to research by Accident Claims Advice, these injuries include burns, smoke inhalation, muscle … Read More
9 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Moving to the West Country Friday, December 26, 2025 westcountry somerset bristol rurallife accent cider travel localculture transport community Before making the move to the West Country, my knowledge barely extended beyond knowing it existed. Growing up amidst the leafy landscapes of Sussex, with Brighton’s vibrant beaches and Ashdown Forest’s lush greenery, I never … Read More
9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to the West Country Friday, December 26, 2025 westcountry somerset bristol rurallife accent cider transport localculture nightlife hospitality Before relocating to the West Country, my knowledge of the area was minimal—just an awareness that it existed. Growing up in Sussex, I was used to the beaches of Brighton and the lush greenery of Ashdown Forest. Life in the … Read More
High-Flying Puppies Train at Airport to Prepare for Assistance Dog Roles Sunday, December 21, 2025 puppies guidedogs airport assistance training socialization volunteer travel bristol charity A group of enthusiastic trainee guide dog puppies recently visited Bristol Airport to familiarize themselves with the dynamic challenges of busy terminals and international travel. This early exposure is an essential step in … Read More
High-Flying Puppies Train Amid Busy Airport Crowds Sunday, December 21, 2025 guide dogs puppies training airport assistance socialization bristol volunteers travel A group of young trainee guide dog puppies recently took on a new challenge—navigating the lively environment of an international airport terminal. These promising pups, accompanied by their volunteer raisers, visited Bristol … Read More
Knife-Wielding Robber Threatens Elderly Passenger on Temple Meads Train Friday, December 19, 2025 robbery knife robberycase bristol templemeads train assault arrest victim sentencing Denzel Nyamutora, 25, has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison after robbing and threatening a 76-year-old man on a train traveling to Bristol Temple Meads. The incident occurred on April 17 when Nyamutora … Read More