A driver was trapped inside their vehicle following a collision between two cars in Somerset. The accident occurred at Holton, near Wincanton, around 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28. Emergency services were quickly …
In the aftermath of Storm Chandra, Somerset faces extensive flooding, leaving many areas submerged underwater. The powerful storm brought heavy rains and strong winds, causing rivers to overflow and overwhelming local …
The second body believed to be that of a missing swimmer from the Christmas Day dip at Budleigh Salterton in Devon was recovered from the sea off Exmouth on Sunday afternoon, January 25. This discovery follows a large-scale …
A car fire on the M5 near Taunton sparked a swift and decisive response from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service on the evening of January 22. At 6:11 pm, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene in Pitminster …
Jimmy and Hector, two German shepherds rescued from a bleak shelter in Egypt, have been waiting patiently for more than two years to find a family to call their own. Despite their loving nature and good health, these two …
A woman was rescued after being trapped in her car following a single-vehicle crash in Somerset early Sunday morning. At approximately 3:40am on January 18, Avon and Somerset Police responded to a collision near Southfields …
A woman was rescued after becoming trapped in her car following a crash in Somerset early Sunday morning. Avon and Somerset Police responded to a single-vehicle accident at 3:40am on January 18, near Southfields roundabout on …
Harper, a sweet dog who was discovered in 2024 underweight and struggling with an untreated skin condition, is now on the lookout for her forever home. Despite her difficult past, Harper’s gentle nature shines through, making …
A tragic house fire in Taunton has left a family grieving the loss of their beloved dog and trying to recover from extensive damage to their home. The blaze erupted on Friday, January 9, at approximately 4:54 pm in a …
In the early hours of Friday, January 2, a fire broke out in an office block at the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power station construction site. The fire originated in an air conditioning unit and was reported shortly after …
A woman has been hospitalized with potentially life-altering injuries following a two-car collision near Thornfalcon, just outside Taunton. The accident occurred on the A358 shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 4. …
In Somerset, a woman was safely rescued following a serious four-vehicle collision on a local road. The incident occurred late last night (January 2) in the village of Montacute, located about four miles from Yeovil. …
A woman was trapped in her car following a four-vehicle collision on a Somerset road and had to be rescued by fire crews using cutting and stabilization equipment. The incident occurred late on the night of January 2 in the …
In Somerset, the RSPCA has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to animal welfare by rescuing numerous animals in distress throughout 2025, including a remarkable rescue involving an owl trapped in a slurry pit …
In the past year, the RSPCA in Somerset has aided numerous animals in distress, including an owl trapped in a slurry pit and a hedgehog suffering from a severe spinal injury. In October, a member of the public discovered an …