Major Update on Somerset Flooding Crisis as Recovery Phase Begins Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding recovery environmentagency stormchandra pumps flooddefences emergencyresponse roadclosures safety The flooding crisis in Somerset, triggered by Storm Chandra in late January, is showing clear signs of improvement as the incident moves from emergency response to recovery. Somerset Council, alongside the Environment Agency, … Read More
Major Incident in Somerset Continues Amidst Ongoing Flooding Following Storm Chandra Friday, January 30, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra rainfall environmentagency weatherwarning evacuation rivers pumping emergencyresponse A major incident declared in Somerset remains active as the region grapples with the aftermath of Storm Chandra and sustained heavy rainfall. On Monday, January 27, more than 50mm of rain fell in several parts of the county, … Read More
'I Almost Died in My Living Room, But an App Saved My Life' Wednesday, October 1, 2025 goodsam cpr cardiacarrest emergencyresponse swasft ambulance community responder lifesaving technology Kelvin Parker, 77, owes his life to a timely alert from the GoodSAM Responder App after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest in his Somerset home. On the evening of June 26, 2025, Kelvin was found unresponsive in his living room … Read More
Four Arrested After Bath Abbey Climate Protest Disrupts City Saturday, September 13, 2025 bathabbey climateprotest christianactivism arrests environmentaljustice church climatechange protest trespass emergencyresponse Four activists from the Christian Climate Action group were arrested after climbing onto the roof of Bath Abbey in Bath and displaying a large banner reading “Don’t Crucify Creation.” The protestors gained … Read More
Explosion Heard as Boat Catches Fire at Somerset’s Kelston Lock Tuesday, August 26, 2025 somerset saltford kelstonlock boatfire avonfireservice explosion firesafety riverside maritime emergencyresponse An explosion rocked the tranquil Somerset village of Saltford on Monday, August 25, as a boat suddenly burst into flames at Kelston Lock. The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m., catching residents and boaters off guard. … Read More
Fatal Minehead School Bus Crash: One Child Dead, Dozens Hospitalized Friday, July 18, 2025 minehead buscrash schoolbus emergencyresponse injuries investigation avonsomerset firerescue mineheadmiddle tragedy A devastating accident occurred near Minehead on Thursday, July 17, when a school bus carrying between 60 and 70 passengers overturned on the A396 road. The coach, transporting children and adults from Minehead Middle School, … Read More