Train Services Reduced Between London and West Country Due to Dry Soil Conditions Monday, August 4, 2025 railway southwesternrailway track safety embankment delays drought england networkrail speedrestriction Train services between London Waterloo and the West Country have been reduced due to unusually dry soil conditions impacting track safety. South Western Railway (SWR) announced that they have “no alternative” but to run a … Read More
Residents Return Home as Large Farm Fire Near Claverham Comes Under Control Monday, August 4, 2025 fire evacuation claverham farm firefighting hazardous safety investigation emergency containment A significant farm fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, Claverham, which forced the evacuation of residents within an 800-metre radius, is now under control, allowing those displaced to safely return to their homes. Avon … Read More
Residents Urged to Stay Indoors as Massive Fire Continues to Rage at Chestnut Farm Sunday, August 3, 2025 fire emergency residents smoke safety evacuation health chestnutfarm avonsomerset police Emergency services are urging residents near Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, close to Claverham, to stay indoors as a significant fire continues to burn. First reported just before 9:20 pm on Saturday, August 2, the blaze has … Read More
Plans Submitted for UK’s Largest Battery Storage Facility Near Somerset Sunday, August 3, 2025 battery storage renewable energy wiltshire fire safety grenergy capacity planning Renewable energy company Grenergy has submitted plans to Wiltshire Council to develop the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Corsham. The proposed Brockleaze facility boasts a staggering 450MW … Read More
Growing Concerns for Missing Vulnerable Pensioner Saturday, August 2, 2025 missing vulnerable pensioner police appeal wrington yatton search safety community Update: Paul has been found safe and is now reunited with his family. Avon and Somerset Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating Paul, an 81-year-old vulnerable pensioner who has gone … Read More
Businesses Fined for Illegal Posters in Wiltshire Saturday, August 2, 2025 flyposting fines wiltshire enforcement advertising legislation safety council penalties buildings Several businesses across Wiltshire have been issued fixed penalty notices (FPNs) amounting to £500 each after illegally placing posters on buildings and street furniture. Wiltshire Council confirmed these fines followed … Read More