Record Wildfire Response in 2025 Highlights Rising Pressure on Fire Services Friday, September 5, 2025 wildfire firefighters climate emergency nfcc england wales resilience funding safety Fire and rescue services in England and Wales have confronted an unprecedented 996 wildfire incidents so far in 2025, setting a new record. This surge comes despite a significant 25% reduction in firefighter numbers since … Read More
Live: Emergency Incident Forces Closure of Railway Lines in Somerset Thursday, September 4, 2025 somerset railway emergency incident closure delays transportation commuters disruption travel sport An emergency incident has led to the closure of several railway lines in Somerset, causing significant disruptions to train services. Passengers traveling in and out of the area should anticipate delays and possible …
Bath A&E in 'Permacrisis' as Hospital Admissions Surge, Warns MP Thursday, September 4, 2025 bath a&e nhs emergency healthcare crisis admissions fluvaccine mp winter The Accident & Emergency (A&E) department at Bath Royal United Hospitals (RUH) is facing what local MP Wera Hobhouse describes as a “permacrisis,” as emergency admissions soar dramatically. New data … Read More
Tragic South West Paragliding Accident Claims Life of Steven Paul Radcliffe Thursday, September 4, 2025 paragliding accident sidmouth devon inquest death crash emergency aviation coroner Steven Paul Radcliffe, a 57-year-old advanced emergency care assistant from Sidmouth, Devon, tragically lost his life in a paragliding accident near Bucknole Cross on August 24. The Exeter coroner, Deborah Archer, provided … Read More
Crash Near Asda Causes Slow Traffic Thursday, September 4, 2025 traffic crash asda congestion emergency delays accident recovery transport roadway A crash near the Asda store caused significant delays and slow-moving traffic in the area earlier today. Emergency services responded promptly, and the situation was quickly brought under control. Drivers experienced heavy …
Live: M5 Lane Closed Due to Vehicle Fire Thursday, September 4, 2025 m5 traffic vehiclefire roadclosure emergency delays transport safety commute incident A vehicle fire on the M5 has led to the closure of one lane. Authorities responded swiftly, and emergency services are on the scene addressing the situation. Despite the lane closure, traffic is reportedly coping well, with …