Owl Rescued from Slurry Pit and Injured Hedgehog Among Animals Saved by RSPCA Somerset in 2025 Thursday, January 1, 2026 rspca somerset wildlife rescue owl hedgehog rehabilitation winterappeal wildlifeconservation animalcare In the past year, the RSPCA in Somerset has aided numerous animals in distress, including an owl trapped in a slurry pit and a hedgehog suffering from a severe spinal injury. In October, a member of the public discovered an … Read More
Offenders Restore Historic 850-Year-Old Churchyard Through Community Payback Thursday, January 1, 2026 community restoration offenders heritage churchyard probation rehabilitation communitypayback prison volunteering A group of offenders undertaking supervised, court-ordered unpaid work have been diligently restoring the medieval churchyard of St John the Baptist Church in Midsomer Norton this month. Their efforts include clearing … Read More
Somerset Man Banned for Horse Neglect After Horses Found Emaciated Monday, December 29, 2025 neglect horses animalwelfare rspca somerset emaciation prosecution horsecare cruelty rehabilitation A Somerset man has been prohibited from owning horses for seven years after admitting to neglecting three horses, leaving them in a severely emaciated state. Kevin Roper, of Turnpike Road, Axbridge, pled guilty to an animal … Read More
Man Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision Reunites with Lifesaving Ambulance Crew Friday, December 12, 2025 accident ambulance emergency paramedics injury rehabilitation rescue trauma swasft keynsham Clive Harding of Bath experienced a traumatic multi-car crash on the Keynsham bypass earlier this year, resulting in severe injuries. On Monday, January 6, Clive was involved in a pile-up that was followed by him being struck … Read More
Bath Rescue Centre Pleads for Support Amid Surge in Abandoned Animals Tuesday, December 2, 2025 rescue animals abandonment shelter anxiety rehabilitation adoption donation bath pets Bath Cats & Dogs Home is urgently calling for help as it faces an unprecedented influx of abandoned pets this winter. The shelter reports that over 70% of the dogs and 50% of the cats in its care are suffering from … Read More
Bath Rescue Centre Overwhelmed by Record Rise in Abandoned Pets Tuesday, December 2, 2025 rescue animalwelfare abandonment shelter behaviour rehabilitation donation adoption bath pets Bath Cats & Dogs Home is urgently calling for support as it faces a record influx of abandoned pets this winter. The rescue centre reports that over 70% of dogs and 50% of cats currently under its care require specialist … Read More