'It's Really Hard' Says Bath Big Issue Seller as Heatwave Strikes Thursday, July 9, 2026 heatwave bigissue sunprotection homelessness outdoorworkers sunscreen health climate bath safety As the UK faces its third major heatwave of the summer, outdoor workers and vulnerable groups are feeling the impact intensely. Ian Duff, a Big Issue vendor on Union Street in Bath, shared his struggles coping with the … Read More
Fire Erupts Near Somerset Railway—Live Updates Wednesday, July 8, 2026 fire somerset railway trains disruption emergency delays cancellations commuter safety A fire has broken out adjacent to the railway line in Somerset, causing significant disruption to train services in the area. Authorities are actively responding to the incident, which has led to potential cancellations and … Read More
Somerset Father Found Guilty of Murdering Four-Week-Old Son by Shaking Wednesday, July 8, 2026 somerset murder infant atticusbartlett shakenbaby safety court justice bristol crime A Somerset man has been convicted of murdering his four-week-old baby boy by violently shaking him, resulting in fatal injuries. Atticus Bartlett died in hospital after collapsing at his family home in Chard, Somerset, on … Read More
Detailed Suspect Description Released in Assault of 11-Year-Old Girl in Bath Wednesday, July 8, 2026 assault bath suspect investigation police sexualoffense witness crime safety report Police have released a detailed description of a suspect following the serious sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Bath. The incident occurred in a wooded area adjacent to the Clarks Way playground in Odd Down between … Read More
Detailed Suspect Description Released Following Sexual Assault of 11-Year-Old Girl in Bath Wednesday, July 8, 2026 bath assault police investigation suspect sexualoffence crime witnesses forensics safety Avon and Somerset Police have released a detailed description of a man they are searching for after a serious sexual assault involving an 11-year-old girl occurred in Bath. The assault took place in a wooded area near the … Read More
Cheddar Reservoir Closed Due to Extreme Heat Warning Wednesday, July 8, 2026 cheddar reservoir somerset heatwave closure safety bristol water ukhsa amberwarning Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset will be closed to the public from midnight on Wednesday, July 8, until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13, due to extreme heat conditions. Bristol Water announced the closure as a precautionary measure, … Read More