Hay

Sanctuary

Somerset Animal Sanctuary Urgently Seeks Support as Hay Prices Double

Ferne Animal Sanctuary, located near Chard in Somerset, has launched an urgent appeal to raise funds for 1,000 bales of hay, following a critical shortage caused by soaring prices. The sanctuary, which cares for more than 300 …

By Charles Bowser · Sunday 15 February 2026 · 2 min read

Firefighters

Crews Battle Large Fire near M5 for Eight Hours

Firefighters from multiple stations fought a significant fire near the M5 for nearly eight hours on Friday, May 2. The fire, visible from junction 23 of the M5 near Bridgwater, prompted a flurry of calls to the fire service …

By Charles Bowser · Friday 2 May 2025 · 1 min read