Somerset Spar Store and Flat Devastated by Early Morning Blaze Tuesday, August 26, 2025 fire somerset cannington spar blaze evacuation firefighters damage emergency rescue In the early hours of Saturday, August 23, a destructive fire tore through a Spar convenience store and the residential flat above it in the Somerset village of Cannington. The fire erupted around 4 a.m. on the High Street, … Read More
Kayakers Rescue Swimmers After Dolphin Incident in Lyme Bay Wednesday, August 20, 2025 kayaking dolphins lymebay rescue swimmers wildlife marine incident safety dolphinsafety Reggie, a dolphin known for frequently visiting Lyme Bay, gained attention earlier this month when he accompanied swimmers on their early morning dips. His playful nature has made him a beloved figure among local water … Read More
Animal Abuse Reports in Somerset Double Amid Rising Summer Cruelty Wednesday, August 20, 2025 rspca summer abuse animalcruelty somerset dogabuse bulldogs rescue cctv campaign The RSPCA has revealed a distressing increase in animal abuse, with reports of beatings rising sharply across Somerset and beyond. Alarmingly, the charity receives a report of animal abuse every 15 minutes during its call … Read More
Woman Trapped for Over an Hour in Newly Installed Public Toilet on Exmouth Seafront Monday, August 18, 2025 exmouth publicsafety firefighters toilets rescue malfunction emergency council soundproofing safety A woman found herself trapped inside the newly installed public toilets at Exmouth Foxholes, near the lifeboat station, when the door suddenly malfunctioned. After being stuck for more than an hour, she was finally rescued by … Read More
Somerset Hedgehog Charity Faces Closure Amid Funding Crisis Sunday, August 17, 2025 hedgehog rescue somerset charity wildlife conservation volunteers funding animal wildlifeconservation Hedgehogs have long held a special place in children’s stories, fairy tales, and rural culture, especially here in Somerset. Their charming, harmless nature makes them beloved creatures, but many face grave dangers in our … Read More
Somerset Hedgehog Charity Faces Closure Amid Financial Crisis Sunday, August 17, 2025 hedgehogs charity rescue somerset wildlife conservation funding volunteers rehabilitation animals Hedgehogs have long captured hearts through children’s stories, animated films, and fairy tales, thanks to their charming and harmless nature. In Somerset, these endearing creatures are an integral part of rural life and … Read More