Person dies after being struck by train on South West line Friday, December 5, 2025 railway fatality britishtransportpolice southwest greatwesternrailway tiverton burlescombe coroner train incident sport A person has tragically died after being struck by a train on the South West rail line. The incident occurred near Burlescombe, between Taunton and Exeter St Davids stations, at approximately 5:30 pm on Thursday, December 4. … Read More
Two Bath Schools Honored as Best in Southwest in The Sunday Times Parent Power 2026 Friday, December 5, 2025 bath education schools southwest ralphallen kingedwards rankings academicexcellence independentschools comprehensiveschools Two schools in Bath have been officially recognized as the best in the Southwest in the latest national school rankings published by The Sunday Times Parent Power on Friday, December 5. Ralph Allen School earned the title of … Read More
Somerset Braces for Flooding as Rivers Rise Following Heavy Rain Tuesday, December 2, 2025 somerset flooding rainfall environmentagency riverparrett riveryeo floodwarning floodalert southwest weather Somerset faces increased flood risks after a night of heavy rainfall, prompting urgent warnings from the Environment Agency. Following extensive rain, rivers across the county have swollen, with flood warnings issued in two … Read More
Somerset Faces Weekend Flooding as Met Office Issues Dual Rain Warnings Friday, November 28, 2025 somerset southwest rain flooding metoffice weatherwarning winds december travel dartmoor Somerset and much of the South West are bracing for heavy rainfall as the Met Office has issued two consecutive weather warnings for significant rain. The first, an 18-hour warning starting early Saturday, November 29, will … Read More
Wellington School Drama Department Secures National Award Nomination Saturday, November 22, 2025 wellington drama education awards performingarts inclusivity creativity theatre youththeatre southwest Wellington School in Somerset is making waves on the national stage as it has been shortlisted for a prestigious accolade in the performing arts. The school is the only finalist from the South West region nominated for the … Read More
Live Updates: Motorcycle and Car Collision on Major South West A-Road Sunday, November 16, 2025 motorcycle car crash collision emergency accident southwest traffic responders safety Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on a key South West A-road. Details about the incident are limited at this time, but responders are working to ensure the … Read More