Person Rescued from River Avon in Bath Thursday, April 23, 2026 rescue riveravon bath emergency water safety incident response emergencyservices recovery A person was successfully rescued from the River Avon in Bath earlier today. Emergency services were quickly on the scene after receiving reports of someone in distress in the water. Rescue teams worked efficiently to bring …
Wiltshire Police Self-Refer to Watchdog After Man’s Body Found in River Avon Tuesday, March 31, 2026 wiltshire police riveravon chippenham iopc search recovery welfare investigation accountability Wiltshire Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after the discovery of a man’s body in the River Avon early this morning. Emergency services, including underwater search … Read More
Man's Body Recovered from River Avon in Chippenham Tuesday, March 31, 2026 riveravon chippenham wiltshirepolice emergencyservices searchandrescue iopc missingperson recovery policeinvestigation tragedy The body of a man was recovered from the River Avon near Town Bridge in Chippenham during the early hours of Tuesday, March 31. Emergency services, including Wiltshire Police, Avon and Somerset Police, and Wiltshire Search … Read More
Body Found Floating in River Avon Near Bath's Historic Bridge Sunday, March 8, 2026 riveravon bath bodyrecovery policeinvestigation firefighters clevelandbridge pulteneybridge avonfirerescue unexplaineddeath emergencyservices A police investigation is underway following the discovery of a body in the River Avon this evening, Sunday, March 8. Emergency services were alerted to the scene near Kensington Meadows and the Grade II listed Cleveland … Read More
Evesham: The UK's Second Best Place to Live Often Overlooked by Tourists Sunday, October 5, 2025 evesham worcestershire riveravon markettown asparagus history tourism regatta community transport Every year, thousands of visitors travel west from London to explore the idyllic Cotswolds, drawn to renowned spots like Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water. Yet, just a short distance away, nestled along the banks of the River … Read More
Woman Dies While Swimming in River Avon Near Bath Saturday, July 12, 2025 riveravon bath swimming emergency coldwatershock avonfire police rnli drowning safety A woman in her 30s tragically lost her life after encountering difficulties while swimming in the River Avon near Bathampton, on the outskirts of Bath, on Friday evening. A report is being prepared for the coroner as … Read More