Keynsham Town Council has reassured residents after sending out emergency preparedness postcards that mistakenly included a disconnected phone number. The postcard encourages households to assemble a “grab-and-go” emergency …
A dispersal zone will be enforced in Taunton tomorrow, Saturday, July 25, ahead of a planned protest and counter-protest scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. The demonstration is expected to draw groups to the town centre …
A South West couple’s lives were tragically cut short due to carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a gas leak in their campervan at a cider festival. Christopher Coll, 45, and his wife Kayleigh, 38, from Blandford Forum, …
As temperatures rise this summer, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a crucial reminder to help families stay safe in the heat. With the Met Office forecasting above-average temperatures, the UKHSA emphasizes …
A dramatic fire on the M5 motorway caused significant traffic disruption, with the intense blaze captured on a dashcam. Firefighters quickly rushed to the scene to contain the flames and ensure the safety of motorists. The …
Firefighters are currently engaged in efforts to control a large crop fire burning near the outskirts of Taunton in Somerset. The blaze, which broke out in the region’s agricultural fields, has spread rapidly due to dry …
Eight fire engines were deployed to tackle a major house fire on Oake Close in the village of Oake, near Taunton, late on Friday night, July 17. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly to multiple …
Late on Friday night, July 17, eight fire engines were dispatched to tackle a house fire on Oake Close in the village of Oake, near Taunton, Somerset. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service quickly escalated their …
Drivers and passengers on the M5 motorway were forced to evacuate their vehicles during a road closure at Bridgwater due to a safety incident. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the motorway was shut in both directions …
Drivers and passengers on the M5 motorway between junctions 23 and 24 have been forced to leave their vehicles amidst intense 28°C heat as emergency services shut the road in both directions. The closure, imposed by Avon and …
A guest house near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, has been slapped with a £26,000 fine following serious fire safety failures. Prestleigh Inn B&B Limited appeared at Taunton Magistrates Court on July 16, facing charges brought by …
Prestleigh Inn B&B Limited, a guest house near Shepton Mallet, has been fined a total of £26,000 for multiple fire safety violations following an inspection prompted by a guest’s concerns. The case was heard on July 16 at …
A massive fire has erupted in Henlade, engulfing approximately 200 tonnes of wood. Authorities have responded rapidly, but the blaze continues to spread, producing thick smoke that is affecting nearby neighborhoods. Emergency …
A jogger narrowly avoided disaster at Portishead’s notorious mudflats just minutes before the incoming tide cut off their escape route, prompting a stark warning from the coastguard. Portishead Coastguard described the area …
Residents living adjacent to a flood-prone zone in Somerset have expressed shock and concern following a High Court decision approving a major housing development. The ruling allows the construction of almost 200 new homes in …