A sweet shop in Bridgwater town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, despite being located in an area identified as an “antisocial behaviour hotspot.” The Sweet Box, operated by Jeyatheepan Navaratnarajah at 30 …
A tragic incident occurred near Swindon on April 5, when a person was fatally struck by a train, according to British Transport Police. Officers responded to reports of a casualty on the tracks at approximately 2:35pm on the …
If you’re planning a spring or summer getaway, there’s one essential task you should prioritise: securing your travel insurance immediately after booking your trip. Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder Martin Lewis recently …
A group of fighting youths caused major disruption at Weston-Super-Mare, bringing train services to a temporary halt. The disturbance led to a significant delay as authorities intervened to restore order. Following the …
A group of youths engaged in fighting at Weston-Super-Mare, causing significant disruption to train services. The altercation forced the temporary suspension of train operations at the station. Following the disturbance, some …
A heightened security presence safeguarded the West of England Combined Authority’s political leaders’ meeting on Friday after Mayor Helen Godwin was chased and cornered by a protester earlier in the week. On Monday, March …
A meeting of the West of England’s political leaders on Friday was heavily guarded after protestors pursued Mayor Helen Godwin through her offices earlier in the week. On Monday, March 23, Mayor Godwin was chased by activists …
Firefighters from three stations in Somerset responded swiftly to a fire at a domestic property in Bridgwater this afternoon. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received an emergency call at 2:59 pm on March 13, …
A vehicle fire on the M5 motorway this afternoon caused significant disruption for motorists. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, but the incident led to severe delays as lanes were closed to ensure safety. …
A courageous rescuer suffered a broken finger while digging to free a beloved dog trapped in a rabbit warren in Somerset. The dog, named Mole, was stuck underground for two days before help arrived. The rescuer’s …
Somerset police have launched an appeal in connection with an ongoing rape investigation, asking for help from the public. Officers are particularly keen to speak with a woman who was seen accompanied by a small child in the …
A young woman in her late teens was raped in the rural Rooksbridge area of North Somerset shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, March 16. According to Avon and Somerset Police, the victim managed to flee the scene and was aided by …
A young woman in her late teens was sexually assaulted in a rural area near Rooksbridge, North Somerset, in the early hours of Monday, March 16. Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that the incident occurred around 1 a.m. …
A significant fire broke out near the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station today, producing a thick and towering plume of black smoke visible for miles. Firefighters from three nearby stations were quickly dispatched to the …
A significant fire broke out near Hinkley Point C, sending a towering plume of thick black smoke into the sky. Emergency crews from three nearby fire stations quickly mobilized and arrived at the scene to tackle the blaze and …