Live: Fire Breaks Out in Somerset Village – Residents Urged to Stay Safe Friday, August 15, 2025 fire somerset emergency safety residents blaze smoke firefighters warning village A fire has erupted in a village in Somerset, prompting emergency services to issue urgent safety advice to residents. Authorities are currently tackling the blaze and have advised everyone in the affected area to keep their … Read More
Youths Urged to Avoid Jumping from Somerset Harbour Walls Amid Rising Boat Traffic Friday, August 1, 2025 somerset harbour youthsafety boating minehead watchet warning accidents navigation council Somerset’s harbour master has issued a warning to local youths against jumping off the harbour walls in Minehead and Watchet, as increased boat traffic raises safety concerns. Both harbours experience an influx of pleasure … Read More
Met Office Issues 11-Hour Thunderstorm Warning for Somerset Wednesday, July 30, 2025 somerset thunderstorm weather metoffice flooding lightning hail rain storm warning The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms impacting large parts of Somerset on Thursday, July 31. The alert is in effect from 10am to 9pm, warning residents to prepare for potentially severe weather … Read More
Live Police Warning: Do Not Approach Wanted Man Monday, July 21, 2025 police wanted warning safety emergency benhopkins lawenforcement publicalert urgent alert Police have issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a wanted man named Ben Hopkins. Authorities advise that if you spot him, you should not attempt to approach or confront him. Instead, immediately call 999 to report … Read More
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