Rescue

Sunday, May 18, 2025 accident rescue firefighters crewkerne collision vehicle emergency extrication crash fire-service

In the early hours of Sunday, May 18, a woman was trapped in her vehicle after crashing into a house in Crewkerne. The incident, which occurred shortly after 3 a.m., prompted a swift response from fire crews stationed in … Read More

Friday, May 16, 2025 rescue dog akita adoption rspca animalcentre rehoming petcare volunteering charity

Mika, a gentle five-year-old Akita, has spent more than 500 days patiently waiting for a loving family to adopt her. Rescued by RSPCA Inspectors from a difficult situation alongside three other dogs, Mika has endured a long … Read More

Sunday, May 11, 2025 bravery offduty police dorset safety incident intervention heroism rescue lawenforcement

An off-duty Dorset Police officer has been nominated for a National Police Bravery Award after bravely disarming a distressed man swinging an electric saw in the middle of a busy Ferndown street. On the morning of Wednesday, … Read More

Thursday, May 8, 2025 devon tragedy cliffs hopecove accident dog rescue inquest teenager death

An 18-year-old woman tragically fell 100 feet to her death at the cliffs of Hope Cove, Devon, while attempting to rescue one of her dogs, according to an inquest report. Keeleigh Plant had been walking along the coast path … Read More

Thursday, May 1, 2025 helston children car mother locals rescue incident police community shopping

A distressing incident occurred in Helston, where two young children were found locked inside a car on a sunny afternoon. Concerned locals immediately notified the police who promptly arrived at a car park on The Parade at … Read More

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 tragedy devon cousins beach waves inquest rescue misadventure drugs incident

A devastating incident occurred at Oddicombe Beach in Torquay, Devon, as two 24-year-old cousins, Jordan O’Rourke and Luke Keyte-Rigby, were swept off rocks by enormous waves. Despite efforts to save them, … Read More