Three-Vehicle Crash Blocks Busy A-Road, Now Cleared Friday, December 19, 2025 accident traffic collision vehicles emergency roadblock clearance delay transport safety A busy A-road experienced significant delays earlier today following a three-vehicle collision that temporarily blocked the roadway. Emergency responders arrived promptly and worked diligently to clear the wreckage. After …
Map Reveals Most Crime-Severe Areas in Somerset Thursday, December 18, 2025 somerset crime severity bristol bath violence sexualoffences police community safety A new crime severity map has highlighted the areas in Somerset most impacted by serious crime. Unlike traditional crime rates that simply count incidents, crime severity scores evaluate both the volume and seriousness of … Read More
Fire Service Launches In-Depth Review of Electric Vehicle Battery Fires Thursday, December 18, 2025 fire electricvehicles lithiumion batteries safety disposal recycling thermalrunaway transport emergency The fire service is undertaking a comprehensive review of incidents involving electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, as concerns over the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries continue to grow. This initiative reflects a … Read More
Fire Service Investigates Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Incidents Thursday, December 18, 2025 electricvehicles batteries fire liion transport motorway safety disposal devon firefighter The Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is intensifying its investigation into electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, responding to a rising number of incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. Incidents involving EV … Read More
‘Utterly heartbreaking’ death of Aria Thorpe devastates Weston community Wednesday, December 17, 2025 weston aria thorpe tragedy murder community weston-super-mare investigation safety support The Weston-super-Mare community has been left reeling following the tragic death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe. On the evening of Monday, December 15, emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing at a home on Lime … Read More
Live: Call 999 if you see wanted woman Tuesday, December 16, 2025 police appeal wanted woman urgent investigation safety missing alert emergency Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and call 999 immediately if they spot a woman wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation. Authorities stress the importance of not approaching her and instead seeking …