A family friend staying temporarily at the home initially thought nine-year-old Aria Thorpe was “messing around” when he found her lying face down on the floor. It was only after spotting blood on her arm that he realized she …
A tragic incident has struck the Royal Navy with the fatal crash of a Merlin Mk4 helicopter during a training exercise near Sourton, Devon, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3. The aircraft went down in a field close to …
A fire has erupted in Frome, prompting emergency crews to rush to the scene. Authorities have advised local residents to keep their windows closed to avoid smoke inhalation and ensure safety. Firefighters are working …
A kitchen fire sparked by a toaster erupted in a terraced house in north Taunton on Friday, April 24, around 2:30 pm, prompting a rapid emergency response. The blaze caused thick smoke to pour from the property, drawing the …
A 73-year-old man was sentenced to over three years in prison after deliberately igniting a fire that caused a destructive explosion in his rented home in Mere, Wiltshire. Martin Clayton poured petrol around the living room …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 access to the tower …
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. …
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, …
Glastonbury Festival has strongly denied alarming claims made by an anonymous whistleblower who described the event as a “disaster waiting to happen” due to alleged inadequate safety measures. The supposed insider, identified …