Police Appeal to Identify Man Who Assisted Teenage Sexual Assault Victim in Chard Thursday, May 29, 2025 police chard assault witness investigation sexualassault victim help bystander safety Avon and Somerset Police are urgently seeking to identify a man who helped a teenage girl after she was sexually assaulted in Chard. The incident occurred on March 22 when the victim, a girl in her mid-teens, was approached … Read More
Mini Owner Escapes as Rising Tide Almost Sweeps Car Out to Sea at Polzeath Beach Thursday, May 29, 2025 polzeath cornwall mini tide beach springtide parking safety tourism wildlife On Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, a Mini left parked at Polzeath Beach in Cornwall narrowly avoided being swept into the sea by a rising spring tide. The car had been parked well beyond the main beach car park, in an area … Read More
Community Feedback Sought on Frome's Safer School Streets Trial Thursday, May 29, 2025 frome safety schools community survey traffic pedestrian cycling trial roads Frome’s innovative Safer School Streets trial, launched in April 2024 to enhance road safety around key local schools, is entering its final phase. Residents are now encouraged to share their experiences and opinions through … Read More
Fire Erupts at CeX Store in Bridgwater Wednesday, May 28, 2025 fire cex bridgwater smoke emergency store blaze damage incident safety A fire has broken out at the CeX store located in Bridgwater, causing thick smoke to pour out of the building. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to control the blaze and ensure the safety of nearby residents …
Campaigners Demand Safer Cycle Route Ahead of 1,400 New Homes Development in Taunton Wednesday, May 28, 2025 cycling infrastructure safety development monktonheathfield taunton council planning urbanextension transport As plans for 1,450 new homes near Monkton Heathfield in Taunton move closer to approval, local cycling campaigners are pushing for urgent improvements to a key cycle route through the area. The Somerset Council’s West … Read More
Yeovil Maternity Ward Closure Faces Parliamentary Scrutiny Tuesday, May 27, 2025 yeovil maternity closure healthcare nhs staffing safety parliament somerset icb The temporary closure of the maternity unit at Yeovil District Hospital is set to be addressed in the House of Commons next week. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has secured an Adjournment Debate scheduled for … Read More