Bath Fire Station Closes as Demolition and Rebuild Begin Tuesday, March 3, 2026 bath firestation demolition rebuild avonfire emergencyservices heritage architecture publicsafety temporarysite Bath Fire Station has officially closed its doors after nearly 90 years of service, making way for a modern rebuild to better serve the community. On February 26, firefighters held a poignant farewell as fire engines and … 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
‘Brave’ Man Tackles Knife-Wielding Teenager in Weston-super-Mare Monday, February 16, 2026 westonknifecrime streetwarden knifecrime communitysafety youthcrime police bravery publicsafety crimeprevention avonsomerset A street warden in Weston-super-Mare has been hailed as a hero after tackling a teenager believed to be armed with a stolen knife. Simon Vowles took swift action on Wednesday, February 11, after reports came in that a knife … Read More
Council to Replace Inadequate Bollards After Months of Expense Monday, February 9, 2026 bollards taunton council parks accessibility illegalencampments publicsafety infrastructure budget community Taunton Town Council is facing significant extra costs after discovering that dozens of newly installed removable bollards are too short to meet safety and accessibility standards. These bollards were intended to block … Read More
Policing Somerset: Balancing Rising Demands with Budget Constraints Friday, February 6, 2026 somerset policing crime budget counciltax avon constabulary publicsafety crimereduction lawenforcement Meeting the escalating demands of policing in Somerset has become increasingly challenging, likened by Chief Constable Sarah Crew to “trying to cover a king-sized bed with a single duvet.” At a recent meeting in … Read More
Man Armed with Knife Attempts Robbery Near Bath Train Station Monday, February 2, 2026 bath robbery knife crime police cctv investigation assault publicsafety bathstation Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man caught on CCTV following an attempted robbery involving a knife near Bath Railway Station last month. According to Avon and Somerset Police, the incident … Read More