Live Update: A39 Road Closed Due to Large Field Fire Near Glastonbury Saturday, July 12, 2025 glastonbury fire a39 roadclosure emergency traffic diversion blaze fieldfire safety A significant fire has broken out in a large field near Glastonbury, prompting authorities to close the A39 road to ensure public safety. Emergency services are currently on the scene working to control the blaze. Motorists …
Woman Dies While Swimming in River Avon Near Bath Saturday, July 12, 2025 riveravon bath swimming emergency coldwatershock avonfire police rnli drowning safety A woman in her 30s tragically lost her life after encountering difficulties while swimming in the River Avon near Bathampton, on the outskirts of Bath, on Friday evening. A report is being prepared for the coroner as … Read More
Taunton Lidl Closes Temporarily After Car Crashes Through Storefront Thursday, July 10, 2025 taunton lidl carcrash storefront accident emergency safety investigation closure retail A Lidl supermarket in Taunton was forced to close temporarily after a vehicle crashed through its front windows. The unusual incident caused significant damage to the storefront, prompting safety concerns and a prompt … Read More
Somerset’s Roads Among the Deadliest in the UK for Drivers Wednesday, July 9, 2025 somerset roads fatalities uk traffic safety casualties transport injuries driving Recent data from the Department for Transport highlights Somerset as one of the deadliest places to drive in Great Britain. According to provisional casualty figures for 2024, there were 1,633 fatalities on British roads—a … Read More
Live: Urgent Search Underway for Missing Teenager in Somerset Tuesday, July 8, 2025 somerset bridgwater missing teenager search police urgent community safety alert An urgent search is currently underway for a 15-year-old teenager who was last seen in Bridgwater, Somerset. Local authorities have issued a plea for information as efforts intensify to locate the missing youth. Community … Read More
Crime Commissioner Launches 'Your Streets, My Priority' to Boost Safety and Policing Visibility Tuesday, July 8, 2025 policing neighbourhood safety crime antisocial community patrols hotstops diversion partnerships The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody has unveiled an ambitious new initiative aimed at strengthening neighbourhood policing and tackling anti-social behaviour across the region. The programme, aptly named … Read More