Somerset’s 2026 Japanese Knotweed Hotspots Revealed: Now’s the Time to Check Your Property Friday, July 17, 2026 japaneseknotweed somerset invasivespecies propertydamage bath environmentalhazard knotweedhotspots urbangrowth propertyvalue plantidentification Bath has been identified as the worst affected area in Somerset for Japanese knotweed this year, with 162 confirmed sightings so far in 2026. This invasive plant species is known for causing serious damage to buildings and … Read More
Somerset’s 2026 Japanese Knotweed Hotspots Revealed: Now Is the Time to Check Your Property Friday, July 17, 2026 japaneseknotweed somerset invasivespecies propertydamage bath environet hotspots urbanareas propertyvalue plantidentification Bath has been identified as the worst hotspot for Japanese knotweed in Somerset during 2026. The historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, recorded 162 verified sightings of this invasive plant species so far this year. … Read More
Electric Shower Catches Fire in Somerset Home, Two Suffer Smoke Inhalation Wednesday, May 13, 2026 fire electricshower somerset firefighters smokeinhalation emergency response propertydamage safety evacuation An electric shower caught fire while in use at a home in Movers Place, Street, Somerset, on the evening of Tuesday, May 12. The fire was reported to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service at approximately 9 p.m. Three … Read More
Man Imprisoned After Setting Fire That Razed Wiltshire Rental Home Wednesday, April 22, 2026 arson explosion wiltshire emergency firefighting police prosecution mansafety emergencyresponse propertydamage A 73-year-old man was sentenced to over three years in prison after deliberately igniting a fire that caused a destructive explosion in his rented home in Mere, Wiltshire. Martin Clayton poured petrol around the living room … Read More
Japanese Knotweed Hotspots in Somerset for 2025 Revealed Wednesday, July 23, 2025 japaneseknotweed somerset invasivespecies heatmap propertydamage environet knotweedcontrol plantidentification environmentalimpact homeowners As the Japanese knotweed growing season gathers pace, invasive plant specialist Environet has identified Somerset’s key knotweed hotspots for 2025. Recent data shows 583 verified Japanese knotweed sightings across the county, … Read More
Somerset Garden Fire Rapidly Spreads, Damages Two Homes in Chard Monday, May 26, 2025 fire somerset chard evacuation propertydamage firefighting safety emergency rescue smoke A garden fire in Chard swiftly escalated on Sunday, May 25, around 4:30 pm, leading to the evacuation of residents and significant damage to two homes. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received initial reports … Read More