Rescue

Monday, June 30, 2025 kitten yeovil laundry rescue animalwelfare veterinary lostpet clean adoption community

A tiny black kitten, discovered inside a laundry facility in Yeovil, may have inadvertently arrived with a delivery, according to the company. The young feline was found on Monday, June 23, at the factory premises. Staff at … Read More

Saturday, June 7, 2025 fire firefighting somerset exmoor blaze emergency investigation rescue rural property

Dozens of firefighters have spent the entire day battling a large fire at a remote property in rural Somerset. The incident unfolded at a house on Dyche Road in Holford, Exmoor, prompting crews from multiple stations … Read More

Saturday, June 7, 2025 marine conservation rescue divers bdmlr seal whale devon volunteer advocacy

Chris Berry’s commitment to marine life rescue runs deep, shaped by powerful experiences that transformed him from a volunteer into a passionate advocate for marine conservation across the UK. As the Devon Area Coordinator … Read More

Thursday, June 5, 2025 rescue heroism boatexplosion thames river emergency police injury safety wales

A Welsh couple has been hailed as heroes after their swift and brave intervention saved six people, including a baby, following a boat explosion on the River Thames. Josh Hobbs, 35, and Hannah Lloyd-Hobbs, 34, risked their … Read More

Monday, May 26, 2025 fire somerset chard evacuation propertydamage firefighting safety emergency rescue smoke

A garden fire in Chard swiftly escalated on Sunday, May 25, around 4:30 pm, leading to the evacuation of residents and significant damage to two homes. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received initial reports … Read More

Thursday, May 22, 2025 fire hospital evacuation emergency pregnant safety blaze rescue patients crisis

A large fire has broken out at a hospital, prompting an immediate evacuation of patients and staff. Among those affected were heavily pregnant women who had to be safely relocated. Emergency services are currently on the …