Live Update: Power Outage Affects 2,500 in Weston-super-Mare Monday, December 8, 2025 poweroutage electricity westonsupermare utilities engineers restoration blackout emergency homes safety A power cut has left approximately 2,500 residents in Weston-super-Mare without electricity. Utility engineers are currently on-site, working diligently to identify the cause and restore power as quickly as possible. …
Yeovil Hospital Maternity Unit Set for Possible Phased Reopening, NHS Officials Confirm Monday, December 8, 2025 yeovil maternity nhs reopening safety paediatrics healthcare somerset hospital midwifery Yeovil Hospital’s maternity unit in Somerset may reopen gradually rather than all at once, according to senior NHS officials. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust had temporarily closed the hospital’s special care baby … Read More
Person Rescued After Kitchen Fire in Bridgwater Saturday, December 6, 2025 fire rescue bridgwater kitchen emergency firefighters safety devon somerset accident In the early hours of Saturday, December 6, firefighters responded to a kitchen fire in a mid-terraced property in Bridgwater. The alarm was raised at 2:13 am, prompting Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue to dispatch three … Read More
Live: Flood Warnings Issued as Somerset Prepares for Severe Disruption Saturday, December 6, 2025 flooding somerset warnings alerts disruption emergency rainfall preparedness safety weather Somerset is currently facing significant flood threats, with numerous warnings and alerts issued by authorities. Residents are being urged to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall continues to impact the region, potentially … Read More
Bomb Squads, Dangerous Picnic Benches, and Fake Reform UK Parade Floats: What You Missed in Weston-super-Mare Friday, December 5, 2025 weston-super-mare bomb incident safety picnic benches parade float reformuk community Weston-super-Mare has recently been the stage for a series of unexpected and newsworthy events that caught locals by surprise. From bomb squads responding to suspicious items, to the discovery of hazardous picnic benches, and … Read More
Calls Mount to Reduce Bath Speed Limit to 20mph Following Fatal Collision Thursday, December 4, 2025 bath safety speedlimit petition motorcycle collision roadsafety traffic campaign investigation A growing movement to lower Bath’s speed limit to 20mph has gained momentum, with a petition now exceeding 100 signatures. The campaign was initiated by local advocate Guy Hodgson after a fatal motorcycle collision on the A36 … Read More