Rescue

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 firefighters bridgwater blaze emergency somerset fire rescue domestic firestation safety

Firefighters from three stations in Somerset responded swiftly to a fire at a domestic property in Bridgwater this afternoon. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received an emergency call at 2:59 pm on March 13, … Read More

Monday, March 30, 2026 rescue dog somerset injury rabbitwarren pet emergency safety animal heroism

A courageous rescuer suffered a broken finger while digging to free a beloved dog trapped in a rabbit warren in Somerset. The dog, named Mole, was stuck underground for two days before help arrived. The rescuer’s …

Monday, March 30, 2026 rescue dog somerset pet rabbitwarren injury digging trapped animal hero

A dramatic rescue unfolded in Somerset when a local hero broke their finger while digging to free Mole, a beloved family dog trapped in a complex rabbit warren. The hardworking rescuer tirelessly excavated the intricate … Read More

Friday, March 27, 2026 accident rescue firedepartment somerset puriton crash emergency firefighters vehicle extrication

A car collided with a residential property in Puriton, Somerset, on the evening of Thursday, March 26, prompting a swift rescue operation by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. At 5:02 pm, crews from Taunton and … Read More

Thursday, March 26, 2026 sainsburys bath pigeons wildlife animalwelfare greenparkstation netting protest rescue cull

Sainsbury’s is at the center of a heated animal welfare debate following reports of a planned pigeon cull at Green Park Station in Bath, a historic landmark now operating as a vibrant community space with cafes, … Read More

Thursday, March 26, 2026 m5 accident emergency firefighters rescue crash vehicle extraction safety road

Multiple emergency service crews were dispatched to the scene following a vehicle crash on the M5. Firefighters worked quickly to cut the casualty free from the damaged vehicle, ensuring their safe removal and timely medical …