Early Friday morning, an overturned lorry has caused the closure of the A35 between Bere Regis and the junction to Sugar Hill Road. Firefighters from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to the …
Lacey, a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing, has been found safe following an urgent police appeal. Authorities had expressed concern for her welfare and urged the public to assist in locating her. After a dedicated …
The A361 in Somerset, which had just reopened after a three-week closure due to flooding, was forced to shut again after heavy rainfall. The region has been grappling with persistent high water levels and saturated ground, …
The A361 in Somerset has been forced to close again just one day after reopening, following a three-week closure caused by flooding. This disruption comes amid persistently saturated ground and high water levels driven by …
Stephanie Hilliard, a mother of four from Axbridge, Somerset, faced a terrifying ordeal when her hearing loss and other symptoms were mistakenly dismissed as tinnitus. As her balance worsened and facial numbness set in during …
Leon Greenwood’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Just five years ago, this Batley-born, University of Bath-trained athlete was told he might never walk without pain again. Now, at 28, he’s gearing up to represent …
The flooding crisis in Somerset, triggered by Storm Chandra in late January, is showing clear signs of improvement as the incident moves from emergency response to recovery. Somerset Council, alongside the Environment Agency, …
The flooding situation in Somerset has improved significantly, prompting authorities to stand down the major incident status as recovery and clean-up efforts are now underway. Since the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra …
EmmaLucy Cole, a dedicated PhD student from Taunton, Somerset, has achieved a remarkable milestone by graduating three years after sustaining a traumatic brain injury that caused significant memory loss. EmmaLucy was in the …
After weeks of persistent heavy rainfall, Somerset is finally seeing a gradual reduction in water levels. The recent decrease in precipitation has brought some relief to the flood-hit areas, though many communities remain …
After days of persistent heavy rain, Somerset is seeing a welcome reduction in rainfall totals, leading to gradually easing floodwaters across the region. Residents and authorities alike are cautiously optimistic as water …
Peta Rance, a 40-year-old footcare practitioner from Yeovil, Somerset, was once a dedicated runner, jogging 5k multiple times a week to improve her health after being diagnosed with high blood pressure. But everything changed …
A lorry driver was rescued after his vehicle toppled on a severely flooded Somerset road during Storm Chandra. The incident occurred on Godney Road near Wells, a location frequently impacted by rising waters from the River …
After a tense week of searching, the two boys who went missing have been found safe. Authorities have confirmed their recovery, ending a harrowing ordeal for their family and the community. Details surrounding their …
Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is preparing to skydive in August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehab centre that played a pivotal role in his recovery from addiction. Jeremy’s story is one of hope and …