Pontins Pleads Not Guilty to Corporate Manslaughter Over Fatal Ceiling Collapse at Somerset Holiday Park Wednesday, July 30, 2025 corporate manslaughter pontins somerset holiday safety ceiling collapse trial healthandsafety The parent company of Pontins holiday parks, Britannia Jinky Jersey Ltd, has denied charges of corporate manslaughter after a tragic ceiling collapse at its Brean Sands site in Somerset left one woman dead and multiple guests … Read More
Cyclist’s Three-Word Warning Sparks Outrage from Pedestrian on Shared Trail Friday, July 25, 2025 cyclist pedestrian cycling etiquette safety headphones conflict sharedpath mountainbike awareness A cyclist has shared her experience of a tense encounter on a shared walking and cycling trail after issuing a brief, polite warning to a pedestrian who was blocking her path. Living in a bike-friendly mountain town known for … Read More
Lorry Cab Catches Fire on M5 Near Bridgwater Thursday, July 24, 2025 lorry fire m5 bridgwater traffic emergency transport road safety delays A lorry cab suddenly caught fire on the M5 motorway near Bridgwater, causing significant traffic delays. The incident led to a buildup of heavy traffic as emergency responders rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames and …
Residents Safely Evacuated After Kitchen Fire Causes Smoke Damage Thursday, July 24, 2025 fire evacuation kitchen bridgwater smoke firecrew rescue damage safety emergency On Wednesday, July 24, a kitchen fire prompted the evacuation of residents from a two-storey home in Bridgwater. At 12:34 PM, emergency services responded to a call reporting a fire originating in the kitchen. Upon arrival, … Read More
A39 Blocked Following Crash Near Farmborough Tuesday, July 22, 2025 a39 farmborough crash traffic collision emergency roadblock delays transport safety The A39 is currently blocked following a crash just outside Farmborough. Motorists are experiencing slow traffic in the area as emergency services respond to the incident. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and …
Murder Investigation Underway After Woman Found Dead in Somerset Village Tuesday, July 22, 2025 murder investigation somerset westonzoyland police arrest forensics community safety crime A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman’s body at a property in Westonzoyland, a village near Bridgwater in Somerset, early Tuesday morning, July 22. Police were called to the scene at … Read More