Somerset Village High Street to Close for Footpath Upgrade During Summer Holidays Monday, July 21, 2025 chewmagna highstreet footpath somerset construction footway safety transport pedestrian upgrade High Street in the Somerset village of Chew Magna is scheduled to close for more than four weeks this summer as Bath & North East Somerset Council undertakes a significant footpath upgrade. The project aims to enhance … Read More
Dramatic Rescue as Labrador Falls 18 Feet Into Well Sunday, July 20, 2025 labrador rescue somerset firefighters well animal emergency safety teamwork recovery An elderly black Labrador named Jackson made an unexpected and perilous descent into an 18-foot water-filled well in Middlezoy on the Somerset Levels. The incident occurred around 10:35 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, setting off a … Read More
Police Enforce 48-Hour Ban to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour in Bath City Centre Sunday, July 20, 2025 bath police dispersal asb kingsmead ban safety community enforcement public Avon and Somerset Police have imposed a 48-hour dispersal order in Bath’s city centre following a surge of anti-social behaviour incidents earlier this week. The order, effective from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 19, … Read More
Trowbridge Struggles with Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Amid Community Efforts to Restore Safety Sunday, July 20, 2025 trowbridge crime antisocial violence policing community regeneration cctv youth safety Nestled in Wiltshire, close to the Somerset border, the market town of Trowbridge is renowned for its scenic parks and historic charm. However, in recent times, the town has faced growing challenges with crime and anti-social … Read More
LIVE: Major Railway Line Closed Due to Trackside Fire Saturday, July 19, 2025 fire railway disruption emergency transportation safety travel infrastructure blaze updates sport A significant trackside fire has forced the closure of a major railway line, causing widespread disruption to services. Emergency crews are currently at the scene working to contain the blaze and assess any damage to the … Read More
Horse Trainer’s Heroic Quad Bike Rescue After Fatal Minehead Bus Crash Friday, July 18, 2025 rescue minehead buscrash quadbike emergency heroism accident safety community tragedy Alan Jones, a local horse trainer living just yards from the site of a tragic bus crash near Minehead, played a crucial role in helping victims escape the wreckage. Within minutes of the accident on the A396 Cutcombe Hill, he … Read More