Safety

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 balconies safety renovation bridgwater homesinsomerset housing construction somerset regeneration architecture

Residents of Saltlands House, a block of flats in Bridgwater, may soon benefit from safer balconies as plans have been submitted to replace the existing structures. Managed by Homes in Somerset, Saltlands House consists of 42 … Read More

Saturday, August 23, 2025 somerset fire emergency roads closure firefighters incident alert safety blaze

Fire crews from seven stations are actively responding to a major fire incident in Somerset. Authorities have issued an urgent warning for people to avoid the area as a safety precaution. Several roads surrounding the scene … Read More

Friday, August 22, 2025 missing teen taunton kfc search safety police disappearance investigation community

Authorities are urgently searching for a missing teenager who was last seen after visiting the KFC restaurant in Taunton. Friends and family have expressed deep concern for the teen’s wellbeing as efforts continue to locate … Read More

Friday, August 22, 2025 missing teenager taunton kfc search safety urgent police community disappearance

A teenager has gone missing after visiting a KFC restaurant in Taunton, sparking an urgent search effort. Concern for his welfare is growing as time passes without any sign of him. Local law enforcement is coordinating with …

Friday, August 22, 2025 somerset bridgwater police closure antisocial drugabuse nuisance community safety housing

A flat in Bridgwater’s Wyndham Mews, Silver Street, has been shut down following 18 months of drug-related anti-social behaviour that severely disrupted neighbours’ lives. On Wednesday, August 20, Taunton Magistrates’ Court … Read More

Thursday, August 21, 2025 taunton carpark closure safety driverbehaviour maintenance somersetcouncil traffic resurfacing construction

The Canon Street Car Park in Taunton will be fully closed today following reports of alarming driver behaviour amid ongoing maintenance and resurfacing work. Although the project began on Monday, August 18, with intentions to … Read More