Smoke and Flames Damage Taunton Flat in Accidental Fire Friday, December 5, 2025 fire taunton flat gladstone smoke damage firefighters rescue accidental emergency A fire broke out in a third-floor flat on Gladstone Street, Taunton, causing significant smoke damage and partial fire damage to a bedroom. The incident occurred around 4:20 pm on Thursday, December 4. Two fire engines from … Read More
Person Rescued from Flooded Vehicle After Heavy Rainfall Tuesday, December 2, 2025 flood rescue firefighters donyatt vehicle safety water emergency stibbear firecrew Firefighters from Chard were dispatched to Stibbear Lane in Donyatt at approximately 6:39 pm on December 2nd after reports of a person trapped in their vehicle by rising floodwaters. Upon reaching the scene, crews found the … Read More
Bath Rescue Centre Pleads for Support Amid Surge in Abandoned Animals Tuesday, December 2, 2025 rescue animals abandonment shelter anxiety rehabilitation adoption donation bath pets Bath Cats & Dogs Home is urgently calling for help as it faces an unprecedented influx of abandoned pets this winter. The shelter reports that over 70% of the dogs and 50% of the cats in its care are suffering from … Read More
Bath Rescue Centre Overwhelmed by Record Rise in Abandoned Pets Tuesday, December 2, 2025 rescue animalwelfare abandonment shelter behaviour rehabilitation donation adoption bath pets Bath Cats & Dogs Home is urgently calling for support as it faces a record influx of abandoned pets this winter. The rescue centre reports that over 70% of dogs and 50% of cats currently under its care require specialist … Read More
Solar-Panelled Garage Ignites in Early Morning Blaze Monday, December 1, 2025 fire garage solarpanels somerset firefighting blaze emergency vehicles rescue pitney A detached garage housing two vehicles went up in flames early Monday morning in the village of Pitney, Somerset. The fire ignited around 6:45 a.m. in a 20-meter by 10-meter brick and stone garage outfitted with solar panels … Read More
'Chaos' M5 crash involved bus with 35 passengers on board Thursday, November 27, 2025 m5 crash bus collision fireservice emergency traffic motorway passengers rescue A collision between a bus and a car caused significant disruption on the M5 southbound carriageway between junctions 26 and 27 on Thursday evening. The crash led to heavy traffic delays, with some drivers even stepping out of … Read More