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
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
Mums’ Somerset Walk Turns Heartbreaking Discovery into Lifesaving Rescue Tuesday, November 25, 2025 somerset lambs rescue adoption walking mothers animals farming compassion tiktok What began as a simple countryside walk in Somerset turned into an unforgettable, life-saving mission for Louise Boyce and her friends. Sharing her story on TikTok, Louise recounted how their casual stroll through the fields … Read More
Baby Swan Rescued from Reservoir in Dramatic Rescue Tuesday, November 25, 2025 rescue swan cygnet reservoir firecrew waterrescue somerset chewmagna wildlife avon In a dramatic rescue reminiscent of a scene from Hot Fuzz, firefighters sprang into action to save a baby swan trapped in a reservoir in Somerset. Crews from Chew Magna and Bedminster were called to assist a cygnet stuck in … Read More
A303 Reopens After Serious Crash Near Wincanton Leaves Four Trapped Sunday, November 23, 2025 a303 wincanton crash somerset emergency rescue fireservice ambulance traffic accident The A303 has reopened in both directions after a serious crash on Saturday, November 22, led to a full carriageway closure near Wincanton. The incident involved a single vehicle that veered off the road and ended up in a … Read More