Safety

Somerset

Person Struck by Train in Somerset — Latest Updates

A serious incident occurred in Somerset where a person was struck by a train, leading to an immediate suspension of rail services in the area. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read

Bus

Bus Driver Caught Smoking While Driving Passenger Bus in Bristol

A Bristol bus driver has been filmed smoking a cigarette while driving, alarming passengers onboard. The incident was recorded by Riley Whitman, a passenger on the X91 service operated by The Big Lemon bus company, who claims …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

M5

Fire Halts Traffic on M5 Motorway

A fire has broken out on the M5 motorway, bringing traffic to a complete standstill. Emergency services are currently on the scene managing the situation and working to extinguish the blaze. Drivers are advised to avoid the …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Cows

Four Cows Rescued from Water-Filled Ditch in Edington

On the evening of Tuesday, October 14, a coordinated rescue effort saved four cows trapped in a water-filled ditch in the Edington area. The incident, which unfolded around 6:30 pm, saw fire crews working closely with an …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Assault

Man Seriously Assaulted in Life-Changing Attack in Bath

A serious assault in Bath has left a man in his 70s with life-altering injuries. The attack happened around 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, as the victim and his wife were walking along Argyle Street towards Pulteney Bridge to …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

M5

M5 Driver Hit by Flying Metal Fragment Shattering Windscreen

A motorist experienced a frightening incident on the M5 when a large piece of metal came loose from another vehicle and smashed through his windscreen. The driver was travelling northbound between junctions nine and 10, near …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Cycleway

Somerset Cycleway Faces Uncertain Future as Funding Ends

The Ilminster-Chard Shared Path, locally known as the Cycleway or the Stop Line Way, is at risk after key funders announced they will no longer support its upkeep. This popular five-mile route, linking Ilminster to Chard, now …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read