A35 Sugar Hill Closed for Hours Following Lorry Overturn Friday, February 27, 2026 a35 sugarhill lorry overturned roadclosure dorset traffic recovery fireservice accident Early Friday morning, an overturned lorry has caused the closure of the A35 between Bere Regis and the junction to Sugar Hill Road. Firefighters from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to the … Read More
A35 Sugar Hill Closed for Hours After Lorry Overturns Friday, February 27, 2026 a35 sugarhill lorry overturned roadclosure fireservice recovery berkshire traffic accident An overturned lorry has forced the closure of the A35 early Friday morning, with emergency services working on-site. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to the incident on February 27, closing … Read More
Two Somerset Fire Stations to Undergo Major Refurbishment as Part of Significant Investment Monday, February 23, 2026 somerset firestations refurbishment investment fireservice infrastructure budget emergencyservices yeovil taunton Two critical fire stations in Somerset are set to receive extensive refurbishments as part of a significant investment in the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service’s infrastructure. This move follows the approval of the … Read More
Somerset Fire Brigade’s Council Tax Share to Increase by £5 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 somerset fireservice counciltax budget firebrigade publicsafety localgovernment funding consultation emergencyservices Starting in April, Somerset residents will see a £5 increase in the fire service portion of their council tax bills. This change, representing a 4.8% rise, aims to ensure that the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service … Read More
Woman in Critical Condition After Falling Into River Parrett Sunday, February 15, 2026 bridgwater riverparrett emergency rescue airambulance fireservice police accident urgent hospital A woman is currently in critical but stable condition after falling into the River Parrett in Bridgwater on Saturday, February 14. Emergency responders, including the National Police Air Service (NPAS) and the air ambulance, … Read More
Dramatic Car Fire on M5 Near Taunton Extinguished After 31 Emergency Calls Thursday, January 22, 2026 m5 carfire taunton fireservice emergency devon somerset roadsafety trafficincident firefighters A car caught fire on the M5 near Taunton this evening, January 22, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the incident on the M5 at Pitminster just … Read More