Glastonbury Urged to Act as Speeding Puts Children at Risk Tuesday, August 5, 2025 glastonbury speed safety children traffic emissions signage speedwatch 20mph pedestrian In Glastonbury, drivers are frequently disregarding the town’s 20mph speed limits, raising serious safety concerns. Glastonbury Speedwatch, a local community group, is calling on the town council to take immediate action to … Read More
Glastonbury Campaigners Warn Child Deaths Rise Without Urgent Speed Action Tuesday, August 5, 2025 glastonbury speeding safety children 20mph environment council signage pedestrian emissions In Glastonbury, drivers frequently ignore the town’s 20mph speed limits, prompting Glastonbury Speedwatch to call on the town council for swift action. At July’s council meeting, Christine Prior, speaking on behalf of the … Read More
Biker Killed in Three-Vehicle Collision in Somerset Monday, August 4, 2025 somerset crash motorcycle fatality chewstoke chapellane police investigation safety collision A tragic collision in Somerset has claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The fatal accident occurred on Sunday, August 3, in Chew Stoke, Chew Valley, involving three vehicles: a Suzuki GSXR 750, a green BMW X1, and a white Ford … Read More
Two Young Boys Caught Shooting Air Rifle at Vehicles and Homes in Bath Monday, August 4, 2025 bath airrifle youth police incident safety neighbours bloomfield thewellsway investigation On Monday, July 28, two boys believed to be in their early teens were reported shooting an air rifle at vehicles and homes in Bath. The incident took place around 5:50 pm in the Bloomfield Road and The Wellsway areas of the … Read More
Train Services Reduced Between London and West Country Due to Dry Soil Conditions Monday, August 4, 2025 railway southwesternrailway track safety embankment delays drought england networkrail speedrestriction Train services between London Waterloo and the West Country have been reduced due to unusually dry soil conditions impacting track safety. South Western Railway (SWR) announced that they have “no alternative” but to run a … Read More
Residents Return Home as Large Farm Fire Near Claverham Comes Under Control Monday, August 4, 2025 fire evacuation claverham farm firefighting hazardous safety investigation emergency containment A significant farm fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, Claverham, which forced the evacuation of residents within an 800-metre radius, is now under control, allowing those displaced to safely return to their homes. Avon … Read More