Somerset Coastguard Officer Voices Concerns Over Pay Cut Impacting Lifesaving Service Sunday, July 5, 2026 coastguard somerset paycut volunteers rescue maritime recruitment safety weston-super-mare tidal A Somerset coastguard officer has expressed deep concern about the future of the vital life-saving service amid controversial national plans to cut pay for Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs). The Weston-super-Mare Coastguard … Read More
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Man Rescued After Leg Injury on South West Coast Path Saturday, July 4, 2026 rescue injury exmoor coastpath porlock ambulance search medical walking hiking On Thursday, July 2, a man sustained a lower leg injury and fell near the South West Coast Path close to Porlock Weir. The South West Ambulance Service Trust promptly alerted the Exmoor Search and Rescue Team to assist. Nine … Read More
Man Rescued After Fall on South West Coast Path Near Porlock Weir Saturday, July 4, 2026 rescue injury porlock exmoor coastpath ambulance walking safety stretcher emergency On Thursday, July 2, a man was successfully rescued after sustaining a leg injury during a fall along the South West Coast Path near Porlock Weir. The Exmoor Search and Rescue Team was alerted by the South West Ambulance … Read More
Lifeguards Begin Patrolling Somerset Beaches Starting Today Saturday, July 4, 2026 lifeguards somerset beaches summer safety patrol visitors swimming coast rescue Somerset’s popular beaches are ready to welcome visitors safely as lifeguard patrols officially begin today. With the summer season underway, local authorities have increased safety measures to ensure a secure and enjoyable … Read More
Plane Crashes Near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in South West Friday, June 26, 2026 aviation crash dunkeswell emergency investigation police rescue aerodrome fire accident A light aircraft crashed near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in the South West early Friday morning, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Just after 10 a.m. on June 26, Devon and Cornwall Police received reports of the … Read More