UK Heatwave Maps Forecast Four-Day Hot Spell in Somerset and Beyond Tuesday, May 12, 2026 uk heatwave temperatures ecmwf somerset metoffice weather may highpressure forecast Temperatures in the UK are set to rise, with the potential to reach as high as 27°C in a notable four-day warm spell later this May. According to the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) model, maximum … Read More
BBC Somerset Presenter Apologises After Offensive Word Airs During Live Broadcast Tuesday, May 12, 2026 bbc somerset simonparkin liveradio broadcasting apology ofcom swearing radiomistake listenerreaction Listeners of BBC Somerset were taken aback during Simon Parkin’s live radio show on Monday, May 11, when an offensive word was mistakenly broadcast. The incident occurred during Parkin’s mid-morning show between 10am and 2pm, … Read More
Midsomer Norton Stabbing: Victim Hospitalized as Man and Teen Arrested Tuesday, May 12, 2026 midsomernorton stabbing assault police investigation somerset arrest victim cctv crime In the early hours of Saturday, May 9, a man was stabbed in a disturbing incident in the town centre of Midsomer Norton, Somerset. Avon and Somerset Police swiftly responded, resulting in the arrest of two individuals: a … Read More
Tragic Somerset Crash Claims Teen's Life, Driver Arrested Tuesday, May 12, 2026 somerset crash teenager arrest quantocks emergency police investigation dangerousdriving accident A tragic crash in Somerset has resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy and left three others injured. The single-vehicle accident occurred on Peartwater Road, between Nether Stowey and Spaxton, shortly before 10 p.m. on … Read More
‘Superb’ BBC True Crime Drama Filmed in Somerset Based on Shocking True Story Tuesday, May 12, 2026 truecrime drama bbc timothyspall somerset bristol murder thriller investigation streaming True crime enthusiasts have a new gripping drama to watch for free on BBC iPlayer. The acclaimed four-part series, filmed across Bristol, Bath, and Somerset, is inspired by the disturbing real-life murders that shocked a … Read More
HMO Expansion on Busy Bridgwater Street Advances Following Appeal Tuesday, May 12, 2026 bridgwater hmo expansion planning appeal tauntonroad somerset development housing planninginspectorate Plans to expand a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 41 Taunton Road, one of Bridgwater’s busiest streets, may still proceed after an appeal was lodged following a refusal by Somerset Council. EDJ Investments submitted an … Read More