Launch of Somerset’s Newest Political Party Cut Short by Fire Brigade Response Friday, October 31, 2025 clevedon independents politics northsomerset firebrigade evacuation localcouncil community avonfire partylaunch An eagerly anticipated launch event for North Somerset’s newest political group, the Clevedon Independents, was unexpectedly interrupted on Tuesday when the fire brigade arrived, prompting a swift evacuation. The Clevedon … Read More
'Avoid the Area' Warning Issued as Crews Battle Fire in Somerset Wednesday, October 22, 2025 somerset fire emergency safety evacuation smoke firefighters residents caution warning Emergency crews are currently battling a significant fire in the Somerset area, prompting authorities to issue an “avoid the area” warning for local residents. Firefighters have been working tirelessly to contain the blaze, … Read More
Ceiling Collapse at Toby Carvery in Brockworth Startles Diners, Child Heard Crying Monday, September 29, 2025 tobycarvery ceilingcollapse brockworth emergency diningincident gloucestershire restaurantsafety childsafety refurbishment evacuation Diners at the Toby Carvery in Brockworth, Gloucester experienced a frightening incident on Sunday, September 28, when a large portion of the ceiling collapsed into the restaurant’s dining area. The sudden event unfolded … Read More
Armed Police Respond to Incident in Taunton, Man Arrested Wednesday, September 24, 2025 taunton armed police arrest affray eastreach incident evacuation vulnerable custody Armed police were dispatched to a residential street in Taunton on Wednesday morning, September 24, responding to reports of an aggressive individual possibly armed at a property on East Reach. At around 10 a.m., officers … Read More
Dozens Treated as Massive Fire Ravages 18 Gardens Near Heritage Railway Wednesday, August 27, 2025 fire washford westsomersetrailway heritagerailway steamtrains emergency devonsomersetfire railway firefighters evacuation A significant fire broke out on Monday, August 25, sweeping through 18 gardens in Washford, causing extensive damage and prompting the suspension of steam train services by the local heritage railway company. The affected … Read More
Somerset Spar Store and Flat Devastated by Early Morning Blaze Tuesday, August 26, 2025 fire somerset cannington spar blaze evacuation firefighters damage emergency rescue In the early hours of Saturday, August 23, a destructive fire tore through a Spar convenience store and the residential flat above it in the Somerset village of Cannington. The fire erupted around 4 a.m. on the High Street, … Read More