Live Update: A37 Road Closed Following Crash and Fuel Spill Thursday, September 25, 2025 a37 crash fuelspill roadclosure traffic emergency delay motorists safety diversion The A37 is currently closed due to a serious crash that has resulted in a fuel spill. Emergency services are on the scene managing the situation and working to clear the road as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to …
Major Change Announced to Fire Service Automatic Attendance Policy Wednesday, September 24, 2025 fire safety emergency devon somerset firealarm prevention rescue policy consultation Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has announced a significant change to its automatic response policy for fire alarms. Starting November 4, 2025, fire crews will no longer automatically attend fire alarms at certain … Read More
Massive Cannabis Farm Yielding £200,000 Discovered in Weston-super-Mare Tuesday, September 23, 2025 cannabis cultivation weston-super-mare police drugs investigation seizure crime modernslavery safety Police have uncovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation in Weston-super-Mare, seizing over 230 plants with an estimated street value of £200,000. The discovery came after officers executed a warrant at a property … Read More
Person Rescued After Car Crash Blocks Somerset Village Road Monday, September 22, 2025 accident somerset rescue emergency crash roadblock vehicle safety emergencyservices village A person was safely cut free from their vehicle after a crash in a village in Somerset. The accident caused the road to be temporarily blocked, prompting emergency services to respond promptly. Rescue teams worked efficiently …
Grandfather Fatally Crushed by Retaining Wall at School Construction Site Thursday, September 18, 2025 construction safety accident workplace health retainingwall fatality investigation law A tragic construction accident claimed the life of Gary Anstey, a 57-year-old grandfather from Bristol, when a 1.8-meter retaining wall collapsed on him during work at Swainswick School in Bath. The incident occurred on March … Read More
Wiltshire Council Evaluates Response to St George Cross Markings on Roundabouts Thursday, September 18, 2025 wiltshire council roundabouts highways safety vandalism flags stgeorgecross community transport Wiltshire Council has clarified its position regarding the St George crosses that have appeared on roundabouts throughout the county, following a month of public attention since the initial markings surfaced in Chippenham on … Read More