A cherished historic building in Devizes, severely damaged by a blaze in November 2024, is now facing potential demolition after experts deemed it beyond repair. The late 18th-century property on Northgate Street once housed …
A significant farm fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, Claverham, which forced the evacuation of residents within an 800-metre radius, is now under control, allowing those displaced to safely return to their homes. Avon …
Emergency services are urging residents near Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, close to Claverham, to stay indoors as a significant fire continues to burn. First reported just before 9:20 pm on Saturday, August 2, the blaze has …
Renewable energy company Grenergy has submitted plans to Wiltshire Council to develop the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Corsham. The proposed Brockleaze facility boasts a staggering 450MW capacity, …
In the early hours of Wednesday, July 30, a severe fire broke out in Frome, engulfing ten vehicles and causing significant damage. Fire crews were alerted around 12:36 a.m. and arrived to find several vehicles already “well …
A major fire severely damaged a building above the shop named Blaze Away on Beer Street in Yeovil on Monday, July 28. The incident required the response of eight fire crews from across the South West, including teams from …
A significant fire erupted above a shop on Beer Street in Yeovil yesterday, requiring an extensive firefighting effort that lasted several hours. The blaze, which broke out above the store called ‘Blaze Away,’ was reported at …
A lorry cab suddenly caught fire on the M5 motorway near Bridgwater, causing significant traffic delays. The incident led to a buildup of heavy traffic as emergency responders rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames and …
On Wednesday, July 24, a kitchen fire prompted the evacuation of residents from a two-storey home in Bridgwater. At 12:34 PM, emergency services responded to a call reporting a fire originating in the kitchen. Upon arrival, …
Two individuals have been hospitalized after a lorry collided with a broken-down car and subsequently caught fire on the westbound carriageway of the A303 near Mere on Monday, July 21. The incident occurred just before 10:30 …
A significant trackside fire has forced the closure of a major railway line, causing widespread disruption to services. Emergency crews are currently at the scene working to contain the blaze and assess any damage to the …
The tragic death of Malcolm Baker, a former Metropolitan Police detective superintendent, remains shrouded in uncertainty following a fatal house fire in Somerset on September 14, 2022. At 60 years old, Baker perished when a …
A bus crash on the A396 near Wheddon Cross in Somerset has left several passengers trapped this afternoon, Thursday, July 17. The incident occurred when the bus veered off the road near the junction with Ashwell Lane and …
A retired senior detective superintendent tragically died in a fire that engulfed his Somerset home after he locked himself in his bedroom, the inquest has revealed. Malcolm Baker, 60, an ex-Metropolitan Police detective …
A significant section of the A30 has been closed following an incident where a car burst into flames. Authorities responded swiftly to the scene to extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of all road users. Motorists are …