Residents Urged to Stay Indoors as Massive Fire Continues to Rage at Chestnut Farm Sunday, August 3, 2025 fire emergency residents smoke safety evacuation health chestnutfarm avonsomerset police Emergency services are urging residents near Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, close to Claverham, to stay indoors as a significant fire continues to burn. First reported just before 9:20 pm on Saturday, August 2, the blaze has … Read More
Plans Submitted for UK’s Largest Battery Storage Facility Near Somerset Sunday, August 3, 2025 battery storage renewable energy wiltshire fire safety grenergy capacity planning Renewable energy company Grenergy has submitted plans to Wiltshire Council to develop the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Corsham. The proposed Brockleaze facility boasts a staggering 450MW … Read More
Growing Concerns for Missing Vulnerable Pensioner Saturday, August 2, 2025 missing vulnerable pensioner police appeal wrington yatton search safety community Update: Paul has been found safe and is now reunited with his family. Avon and Somerset Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating Paul, an 81-year-old vulnerable pensioner who has gone … Read More
Businesses Fined for Illegal Posters in Wiltshire Saturday, August 2, 2025 flyposting fines wiltshire enforcement advertising legislation safety council penalties buildings Several businesses across Wiltshire have been issued fixed penalty notices (FPNs) amounting to £500 each after illegally placing posters on buildings and street furniture. Wiltshire Council confirmed these fines followed … Read More
Major Chemical Leak at Somerset Factory Prompts Swift Emergency Response Friday, August 1, 2025 ammonia chemical leak fireservice emergency somerset factory evacuation police safety Emergency services responded promptly to a chemical leak at a drinks production factory on Bristol Road in Bridgwater, Somerset, late Thursday evening, July 31. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received reports … Read More
A39 Fully Closed Following Fatal Crash Thursday, July 31, 2025 a39 accident crash emergency fatal roadclosure traffic police investigation safety The A39 has been completely closed following a fatal crash in which a man lost his life. Emergency services are currently at the scene, managing the situation and working to clear the area. Motorists are advised to avoid the …