Plaque to Commemorate Highbridge’s Maritime Radio Heritage Stalled by Land Ownership Dispute Sunday, October 5, 2025 highbridge portishead maritime radio memorial heritage somerset council land plaque Highbridge, renowned for its role as the receiving station for the world’s largest maritime radio station, Portishead Radio Station, remains without a plaque commemorating this significant heritage due to unresolved land … Read More
Devon and Cornwall Police Deploy New High-Tech Boat to Combat People Smuggling Friday, October 3, 2025 devon cornwall police neptune smuggling immigration maritime homeoffice organizedcrime security In response to an expected rise in illegal immigration, Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a state-of-the-art patrol boat named Neptune. Funded by the Home Office, this vessel aims to deter people smugglers increasingly … Read More
Explosion Heard as Boat Catches Fire at Somerset’s Kelston Lock Tuesday, August 26, 2025 somerset saltford kelstonlock boatfire avonfireservice explosion firesafety riverside maritime emergencyresponse An explosion rocked the tranquil Somerset village of Saltford on Monday, August 25, as a boat suddenly burst into flames at Kelston Lock. The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m., catching residents and boaters off guard. … Read More
Hundreds of Kilos of Drugs Seized from Boat in Somerset Thursday, July 31, 2025 drugs somerset nca arrests cocaine smuggling maritime investigation uk crime Four men have been arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) following the seizure of several hundred kilograms of suspected cocaine from a boat in Somerset. The arrests took place in the early hours of Thursday, July 31, … Read More
Skipper Rescued After Yacht Runs Aground Off Somerset Coast Monday, July 28, 2025 yacht rescue somerset rnli skipper coastguard tide wind maritime burnham-on-sea The skipper of a yacht was rescued after their vessel ran aground near the marshes of Somerset. The RNLI was dispatched to the scene off Steart Marshes at approximately 7:08 pm on Saturday, July 26, following reports of a … Read More
South West Town Dartmouth: Eight Unique Experiences You Can Only Find Here Sunday, July 6, 2025 dartmouth devon harbour history maritime ferry steamengine paddlesteamer castle museum Dartmouth is a town like no other, blending stunning natural beauty with a rich maritime heritage and a lively cultural scene. Beyond its picturesque streets and historic charm, it offers experiences that are entirely unique … Read More