House Destroyed by Suspected Gas Explosion in South West Monday, August 11, 2025 explosion fire devon otterton emergency rescue gas accident roadclosure damage A house on Ladram Road near Otterton, Devon, was reduced to rubble after a suspected gas explosion on Monday, August 11, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Emergency services rushed to the scene as flames engulfed the wreckage, … Read More
Smoke Rises High After Large Outbuilding Fire in Witham Friary Saturday, August 9, 2025 fire withamfriary firefighting blaze outbuilding emergency devonandsomerset smoke rescue incident Firefighters from four different stations responded swiftly to a significant fire that broke out in an outbuilding in Witham Friary early this morning. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service first received calls … Read More
House Fire Sends Thick Smoke Over Witham Friary Saturday, August 9, 2025 fire withamfriary firefighting emergency blaze outbuilding devon somerset smoke rescue This morning, a significant fire broke out in an outbuilding in the village of Witham Friary, prompting firefighters from four stations across the region to respond. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received the … Read More
Climber Hospitalized After Fall from Avon Gorge Cliff Face Thursday, August 7, 2025 climbing rescue avongorge avonfire emergency hospital rope rescueoperation bristol accident An urgent emergency operation was launched on Wednesday evening after a climber fell from the cliff face at Avon Gorge. The injured climber was swiftly transported to hospital for treatment. Rescue teams specializing in rope … Read More
HorseWorld Open Day Cancelled Amid Infectious Disease Outbreak Wednesday, August 6, 2025 horseworld streptococcus zooepidemicus equine rescue fundraising outbreak infection charity horses HorseWorld has announced the cancellation of its highly anticipated Open Day, originally planned for Saturday, August 9, due to an outbreak of the respiratory disease Streptococcus zooepidemicus (Strep Zoo) at its equine … Read More
Meet Rescued Foals and Brave Ponies at Whitchurch's Biggest Horse Open Day Sunday, August 3, 2025 horseworld rescue foals ponies rehabilitation charity whitchurch openday equine animalwelfare Next month, HorseWorld, a renowned horse rescue centre in Whitchurch near Bristol, will open its gates for its much-anticipated annual Open Day on Saturday, August 9. Set across a sprawling 180-acre sanctuary, the event … Read More