Body Discovered Near Somerset Country Club Sunday, January 25, 2026 somerset brean devon police death investigation countryclub redroad coroner tragedy Police responded to a call on Saturday, January 24th, after a body was discovered on Red Road, close to Brean Country Club in Somerset. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the deceased is a man. Authorities have stated that … Read More
Dramatic Car Fire on M5 Near Taunton Extinguished After 31 Emergency Calls Thursday, January 22, 2026 m5 carfire taunton fireservice emergency devon somerset roadsafety trafficincident firefighters A car caught fire on the M5 near Taunton this evening, January 22, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the incident on the M5 at Pitminster just … Read More
Crews Battle Intense House Fire in Burnham-on-Sea Sparked by Open Fireplace Friday, January 16, 2026 fire burnham-on-sea somerset fireplace housefire firefighters emergency smoke damage devon A house fire in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, rapidly escalated after flames spread from an open fireplace, causing extensive damage and drawing a multi-unit emergency response on Thursday, January 15. The fire was first reported … Read More
South West Darts Stars Advance to PDC World Championship Last 16 Sunday, December 28, 2025 darts pdc worldchampionship garyanderson ryansearle robcross lukelittler southwest somerset devon sport South West darts players Gary Anderson and Ryan Searle both secured their places in the last 16 of the PDC World Championship with commanding victories on Sunday afternoon. Two-time world champion Anderson, who resides in … Read More
Fire Service Investigates Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Incidents Thursday, December 18, 2025 electricvehicles batteries fire liion transport motorway safety disposal devon firefighter The Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is intensifying its investigation into electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, responding to a rising number of incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. Incidents involving EV … Read More
Severe Car Fire on M5 Causes Major Rush Hour Delays Friday, December 12, 2025 m5 fire traffic devon somerset taunton accident emergency delays rushhour A serious car fire on the M5 led to significant delays during the evening rush hour on December 12. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to a call at approximately 5:15 pm reporting a Ford Fiesta … Read More