Residents living adjacent to a designated flood zone in Somerset are expressing disbelief and concern following a recent High Court decision to permit the construction of nearly 200 new homes in the area. The ruling asserts …
A dramatic fire near the Weymouth Sealife Centre sent thick black smoke and bright orange flames billowing across a popular South West beach on Sunday, July 12. The blaze began around 3:45 pm in an electrical power station …
A large and intense fire has broken out near one of the South West’s most popular beaches, forcing emergency services to respond swiftly. Eye-witness video from the scene shows thick plumes of smoke rising high above the …
A fierce fire erupted in Somerset’s Ilminster area on the evening of Saturday, July 11, drawing five fire crews to battle an expanding blaze that engulfed hedgerows, grassland, and woodland. Chard Fire Station responded …
A massive fire swept through the Ilminster area of Somerset on Saturday evening, July 11, as five fire crews rushed to contain towering plumes of smoke and rapidly spreading flames. Responding to reports from Winterhay Lane, …
On the evening of Saturday, July 11, five fire crews from across Somerset battled a large and rapidly spreading fire near Ilminster. The blaze, which erupted in the Winterhay Lane area, sent dramatic plumes of thick smoke …
Concerns continue to mount in Somerset as several schools remain closed due to high classroom temperatures. Despite efforts to manage the heat, some learning environments are still reaching levels that are deemed …
As the UK faces its third major heatwave of the summer, outdoor workers and vulnerable groups are feeling the impact intensely. Ian Duff, a Big Issue vendor on Union Street in Bath, shared his struggles coping with the …
A fire has broken out adjacent to the railway line in Somerset, causing significant disruption to train services in the area. Authorities are actively responding to the incident, which has led to potential cancellations and …
Avon and Somerset Police have released a detailed description of a man they are searching for after a serious sexual assault involving an 11-year-old girl occurred in Bath. The assault took place in a wooded area near the …
Police have released a detailed description of a suspect following the serious sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Bath. The incident occurred in a wooded area adjacent to the Clarks Way playground in Odd Down between …
Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset will be closed to the public from midnight on Wednesday, July 8, until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13, due to extreme heat conditions. Bristol Water announced the closure as a precautionary measure, …
Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset will be closed to the public from midnight on Wednesday, July 8, until 9am on Monday, July 13, due to extreme heat conditions. Bristol Water has confirmed the closure aligns with their routine …
North Somerset Council plans to reduce the speed limit by 10mph along five key sections of the A370 in Weston-super-Mare this summer, aiming to tackle one of the area’s most dangerous road stretches. The affected areas …
A damaged gas main has forced the closure of a major road in Somerset, causing significant disruption for local residents and commuters. Repair crews are currently on-site working to fix the issue as quickly and safely as …