Rescuer Breaks Finger While Saving Dog Trapped in Rabbit Warren in Somerset Monday, March 30, 2026 rescue dog somerset injury rabbitwarren pet emergency safety animal heroism A courageous rescuer suffered a broken finger while digging to free a beloved dog trapped in a rabbit warren in Somerset. The dog, named Mole, was stuck underground for two days before help arrived. The rescuer’s …
‘Hero’ Taunton Lorry Driver Blocks Road to Save Woman Clinging to Bridge Thursday, February 26, 2026 taunton heroism rescue bridge lorry compassion police traffic safety community A lorry driver in Taunton joined other courageous motorists in a heroic effort to help a distressed woman perched on a bridge along the Toneway. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that one person was safely rescued from the … Read More
One of D-Day's Last Heroes Receives Long-Awaited Honour Friday, January 16, 2026 d-day normandy veteran royalmarines legiondhonneur wwii medal courage liberation heroism Don Butt, one of the last surviving heroes of the D-Day Normandy landings, has been awarded the prestigious Légion d’Honneur medal, fulfilling a lifelong wish. More than 80 years after bravely participating in the … Read More
First World War Gunner Commemorated in Moving Officer’s Letter Sunday, November 16, 2025 wwi tanks history courage remembrance gasattack military heroism armouredwarfare legacy A recently discovered letter at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, offers a rare and deeply personal glimpse into the courage and hardship faced by a First World War tank gunner. Written by Lieutenant D.A. Palmer to the … Read More
Horse Trainer’s Heroic Quad Bike Rescue After Fatal Minehead Bus Crash Friday, July 18, 2025 rescue minehead buscrash quadbike emergency heroism accident safety community tragedy Alan Jones, a local horse trainer living just yards from the site of a tragic bus crash near Minehead, played a crucial role in helping victims escape the wreckage. Within minutes of the accident on the A396 Cutcombe Hill, he … Read More
Couple’s Courageous Rescue Saves Six After Boat Explosion on the Thames Thursday, June 5, 2025 rescue heroism boatexplosion thames river emergency police injury safety wales A Welsh couple has been hailed as heroes after their swift and brave intervention saved six people, including a baby, following a boat explosion on the River Thames. Josh Hobbs, 35, and Hannah Lloyd-Hobbs, 34, risked their … Read More