Somerset Woman and Friend Rescue Boy from Drowning at Cornwall Beach Tuesday, July 15, 2025 rescue drowning lifeguards beach cornwall swimming bravery emergency safety teamwork A Somerset woman has shared the harrowing experience of rescuing a 13-year-old boy from drowning in Cornwall. Rachel Mckernan, from Glastonbury, was visiting her friend Celena Wolfe, from Bodmin, during a birthday weekend … Read More
‘I Feel Incredibly Stupid,’ Says Rescued Beachgoer After 90-Minute Mud Struggle Monday, July 14, 2025 weston rnli mudflats rescue beach tide safety emergency avon heatwave What should have been a relaxing day at the beach turned into a terrifying ordeal for several visitors at Weston-super-Mare during one of the hottest weekends of the year. With temperatures soaring to 33°C, many people … Read More
Search Underway for Man in Hiking Boots Missing Since Early Sunday Sunday, July 13, 2025 missing search hiking boots rescue man wilderness safety authorities urgent A search is currently underway for a man who went missing overnight while wearing hiking boots. He was last seen in the early hours of Sunday morning, prompting concern from family and local authorities. Rescue teams have … Read More
RSPCA Somerset Prepares for Busiest Day Amid Summer Animal Welfare Surge Thursday, July 10, 2025 rspca somerset animalwelfare summercruelty rescue beagle adoption animalcare abandonment charity The RSPCA in Somerset is gearing up for its busiest period yet, as new data reveals that July 10 marks the charity’s peak summer day for animal welfare activity. On this day alone, officers respond to over 1,000 incidents, … Read More
Large Fire Erupts on Top Floor of Bridgwater Flats Wednesday, July 9, 2025 fire bridgwater flats emergency firefighters blaze smoke rescue investigation damage A significant fire broke out on the top floor of a block of flats on West Street in Bridgwater on the evening of Tuesday, July 8. Emergency services responded swiftly after receiving multiple reports shortly after 8pm. Upon … Read More
Emergency Services Respond to Incident in Weston-super-Mare Monday, July 7, 2025 emergency weston-super-mare firefighters police coastguard incident response safety rescue crisis Firefighters, police officers, and the Coastguard are currently responding to an emergency incident in Weston-super-Mare. The coordinated effort highlights the quick action taken by multiple emergency services to manage the …