Mum Hopes New Drama Will Save Lives After Daughter’s Death at Beach Monday, March 2, 2026 e.coli sewage pollution waterquality tragedy health environment channel4 investigation safety Julie Maughan’s eight-year-old daughter, Heather Preen, died in 1999 after contracting E. coli poisoning following a family holiday at a beach in Dawlish, Devon. Heather’s illness began shortly after the family’s visit to the … Read More
230 Chard Homes Approved Amid A30 Pedestrian Safety Concerns Monday, March 2, 2026 chard housing development a30 pedestrian safety easternreliefroad somerset planning infrastructure Plans to build 230 homes north of the A30 Crewkerne Road in Chard have been approved for the second time despite ongoing pedestrian safety concerns along this busy route. Gladman Developments initially secured outline … Read More
Experienced South West Skydiver Dies in Suspected Parachute Malfunction Sunday, March 1, 2026 skydiving parachute devon dunkeswell fatality accident investigation aerodrome safety tragedy A 49-year-old experienced solo skydiver tragically lost his life at Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton, Devon, on Saturday, February 28. Witnesses reported that the fatal incident may have been caused by a parachute … Read More
Experienced Skydiver Dies in Suspected Parachute Malfunction at Dunkeswell Aerodrome Sunday, March 1, 2026 skydiving accident parachute devon dunkeswell fatality investigation safety tragedy aerodrome A 49-year-old experienced solo skydiver tragically lost his life at Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Honiton, Devon, on Saturday, February 28. Witnesses and family members suggest the fatal incident may have resulted from a … Read More
Government Proposes Tougher Seat Belt Penalties Amid Alarming Non-Compliance Saturday, February 28, 2026 seatbelt safety penalties drivers government legislation insurance childrestraints ukroads survey The UK Government is considering introducing stricter penalties for drivers who fail to wear seat belts, following concerning research from MoneySuperMarket revealing that 5.9 million drivers—about 14% of UK … Read More
‘Hero’ Taunton Lorry Driver Blocks Road to Save Woman Clinging to Bridge Thursday, February 26, 2026 taunton heroism rescue bridge lorry compassion police traffic safety community A lorry driver in Taunton joined other courageous motorists in a heroic effort to help a distressed woman perched on a bridge along the Toneway. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that one person was safely rescued from the … Read More