Man Jailed for Killing Brother in Fight at Motocross Event Thursday, June 26, 2025 manslaughter motocross family violence tragedy court sentencing grief investigation warning Ben Starr, 35, has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting manslaughter in the death of his brother, Lee Starr. The fatal altercation occurred at the Foxhill motocross event on August 22, 2024. The brothers … Read More
Four-Day Amber Heat Alert Issued Across the UK Amid Scorching Temperatures Thursday, June 19, 2025 heatwave amber metoffice ukweather temperatures health warning summer heat climate An amber heat-health alert has been issued for the entire UK as temperatures soar to potentially dangerous levels. The previous yellow alert for Somerset has been upgraded to amber, reflecting the forecasted rise in … Read More
Mystery Blue Pills Linked to Three Deaths in South West City Monday, June 9, 2025 plymouth drugs overdose naloxone valium police investigation harbour deaths warning Three men have tragically died in a South West city over the weekend, with authorities suspecting that mysterious blue pills circulating on the streets may be the cause. A drug charity based in Plymouth issued a text alert to … Read More
Warning for Holidaymakers as Somerset Beaches Make England's 19 Dirtiest List Saturday, May 3, 2025 somerset beaches water quality england holidaymakers warning environment agency pollution coastal travel analysis Holidaymakers planning to visit Somerset for a beach holiday this bank holiday weekend have been cautioned about the water quality at some of the region’s beaches. According to UK travel site Holidayparkguru.co.uk, 19 … Read More
Weston-super-Mare's Water Quality Deters Beachgoers Saturday, April 26, 2025 weston-super-mare beach water quality environment agency swimming caution somerset warning contamination tourism Ted, a local worker at Salt Rock, expressed strong reluctance when asked about swimming in Weston-super-Mare’s bay. The town has gained a dubious honor by being included in the Environment Agency’s list of beaches … Read More
700 drivers warned in Dorset speeding crackdown Friday, April 25, 2025 dorset speeding crackdown drivers warning road safety volunteers operation community In a concerted effort to enhance road safety, hundreds of drivers in Dorset have been issued with advisory letters following a week-long speeding operation. The initiative, conducted in collaboration with Dorset Police, saw … Read More