Bristol Balloon Fiesta Video Captures Hot Air Balloon Striking Primary School Roof Friday, August 8, 2025 bristol balloon fiesta hotairballoon accident school roof safety festival weather A startling video from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta captures the moment a hot air balloon inadvertently strikes the roof of a primary school. On the first day of the much-anticipated event, held this Friday morning, around 90 … Read More
Town Centre Road in Chard Closed for Two Months for Major Gas Pipe Upgrades Friday, August 8, 2025 chard gas upgrades roadclosure somerset utilities infrastructure safety hydrogen energy A key road in Chard’s Old Town will be closed for two months as vital gas pipe upgrades take place. Starting August 13, the project begins with the installation of multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Mill Lane. … Read More
Big Crackdown on Boy Racers and Dangerous Driving Through Cheddar Gorge Thursday, August 7, 2025 cheddar police traffic driving racing safety somerset enforcement community gorge Avon and Somerset Police have been granted new powers to combat dangerous driving and illegal racing through Cheddar Gorge, a scenic yet troubled stretch of road. Under a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO), police can … Read More
Live: Ongoing Search for Missing Teen Girl Disappeared Over a Week Ago Thursday, August 7, 2025 missing teenage girl search tattoos redhair safety disappearance community urgent Authorities and loved ones remain deeply concerned for the safety of a teenage girl who has been missing for more than a week. Described as having striking long red hair and distinctive tattoos, she was last seen over seven … Read More
Live: Concerns Grow for Missing Man with Gold Hoop Earring and Distinctive Tattoo Thursday, August 7, 2025 missing search simon hoopearring tattoo disappearance urgent investigation community safety Concerns are mounting as Simon, a man known for his distinctive gold hoop earring and a unique tattoo, has gone missing since Monday. Authorities and community members are actively searching for any information that could …
Rebuild of Taunton Special Needs School Underway After RAAC Discovery Thursday, August 7, 2025 selworthy send raac education somerset rebuild specialneeds safety expansion council Work has commenced to rebuild and expand Selworthy School, a special needs school in Taunton, almost three years after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was found within its Oakhill campus. Selworthy School … Read More