Rush Hour Traffic Disrupted by Severe Car Fire on the M5 Friday, December 12, 2025 m5 fire traffic delay taunton fordfiesta accident emergency road safety Significant delays plagued the M5 this evening following a severe car fire between junctions 25 and 26 near Taunton. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to the incident, which was reported around … Read More
Erratic Drug Driver Found Barely Able to Speak During Police Stop Thursday, December 11, 2025 drugdriving somerset ketamine cannabis arrest police impaired disqualification sentencing safety A man who could barely respond to basic police questions has been banned from driving for five years after being caught under the influence of drugs behind the wheel. On Monday, August 22, a silver Mercedes B-Class was … Read More
Ten Areas in Somerset Remain on Flood Alert Following Storm Bram Wednesday, December 10, 2025 somerset floodalert stormbram flooding emergency safety evacuation weather rain community Following the impact of Storm Bram, ten areas across Somerset are currently under flood alert. Authorities have advised locals, especially those in the most vulnerable zones, to move their families and pets to safer locations … Read More
Police Release CCTV in Search for Suspect in Disturbing Sexual Assault on Young Girl Wednesday, December 10, 2025 sexualassault police investigation westonsupermare cctv safety community justice victimprotection detection Avon and Somerset Police have released CCTV footage as part of their ongoing investigation into a “truly horrendous” sexual assault that occurred at Byron Recreation Park in Weston-super-Mare on Saturday, December … Read More
Crash Closes A39 Porlock Hill, Trapping Several People Tuesday, December 9, 2025 a39 porlock crash accident emergency rescue weather roadclosure traffic safety A serious crash on the A39 Porlock Hill has led to the road’s closure, leaving multiple individuals trapped at the scene. Emergency services arrived promptly and are working diligently despite difficult weather conditions to …
Family 'Devastated' After Grandad Dies from Asbestos-Related Cancer at Hospital Where He Worked for 21 Years Tuesday, December 9, 2025 asbestos mesothelioma poole hospital compensation industrialdisease lawsuit safety cancer exposure The family of Geoffrey King, a beloved grandfather and longtime hospital porter, has received a significant six-figure settlement after he passed away from mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Mr. King … Read More