M5 Tragedy: Teen Tasered Before Being Hit by Car
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
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Teenager dies after leaving ambulance on M5
An 18-year-old man tragically died after being hit by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance that had stopped to provide treatment. Our thoughts are with his family.
Brit OAP Trapped in Chile Prison Over Drug Haul
William Eastment, 79, remains in notorious Santiago prison after alleged £200k meth discovery. His bail hopes dashed as prosecutors extend investigation.
School shuts due to norovirus outbreak
Danesfield Middle School in Somerset closes for a deep clean after a norovirus outbreak. Students move to remote learning. Learn the symptoms and how to prevent the spread.
£700m fish protection saves one salmon every 12 years
A government report reveals Hinkley Point C's £700m fish protection schemes will save minimal wildlife, highlighting the enormous costs making UK nuclear the world's most expensive. Discover the impact on your energy bills.
A303 Crash: Man Dies, One Critical in Somerset
A man in his 50s has died after a serious single-vehicle crash on the A303 in Somerset. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. One person remains in a life-threatening condition.
Grandmother's Cancer Battle Over Johnson's Baby Powder
Siobhan Ryan, 63, is one of 3,000 Brits suing Johnson & Johnson, claiming its talc-based baby powder caused her terminal ovarian cancer. She accuses the firm of 'corporate greed'.
Teen Couple's Home Destroyed by Arsonists
A teenage couple's first home near Yeovil was burned down by arsonists days before they were due to move in. The uninsured £60,000 property and all their belongings were destroyed. Police are investigating.
Shepton Mallet Carnival halted after float fall
Shepton Mallet Carnival procession was stopped for nearly an hour after a person fell from a carnival cart. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the full story.
Honeymoon from hell: Bride's £3k TUI holiday ruined
A Somerset newlywed's £3,000 TUI honeymoon turned into a nightmare after a severe bacterial infection left her hospitalised. Discover the full story and demand for a refund.
Foal dies in fireworks tragedy on Somerset farm
A young foal has died in a devastating farming accident after being spooked by fireworks, impaling itself on machinery in Somerset. The tragic incident has prompted fresh calls for fireworks regulation.
British dad and son killed in suspected Asian hornet attack
A British father and son from Somerset died suddenly during a family holiday in Spain after suspected allergic reactions to Asian hornet stings, prompting Foreign Office involvement.
Somerset's Laser Show Transforms Historic Landmarks
Discover how Somerset's groundbreaking Illuminated River project is using cutting-edge laser technology to create mesmerising light displays across the region's most iconic locations, from Glastonbury Tor to Cheddar Gorge.
Baby and child critical after Oakford collision
A baby girl and young child fight for life after devastating crash in Somerset village as police launch urgent investigation into the circumstances.
Professor Green & Millie Mackintosh's Secret Wedding
Rapper Professor Green and Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh tied the knot in an intimate countryside ceremony surrounded by celebrity friends and family. Get all the exclusive wedding details here.
Coroner warns of home birth risks after mother and baby die
A coroner has sounded the alarm on home birth risks after a double tragedy claimed the lives of a 34-year-old mother and her baby during complications at a planned home delivery in Somerset.
M5 speed limit cut to 60mph in month-long trial
A controversial 60mph speed limit will be enforced on a 13-mile stretch of the M5 in Somerset for four weeks starting March 18th, as National Highways trials new safety measures.
Lockdown tin shack named among world's best Airbnbs
Discover how a Somerset couple's lockdown project built from recycled materials became an international Airbnb sensation, earning a spot among the world's most extraordinary holiday rentals.
Bat caught hunting and eating robin in mid-flight
Scientists capture unprecedented footage of a barbastelle bat hunting, killing and consuming a robin during nighttime flight - a behaviour never before documented in UK wildlife.
Don McCullin at 90: How Somerset Saved His Sanity
Legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin reveals how finding peace in Somerset's countryside helped heal decades of trauma from conflict zones in a powerful new exhibition.
Pine Martens Return to Exmoor After 150 Years
In a landmark conservation effort, eighteen elusive pine martens have been reintroduced to Exmoor's woodlands, marking their return after disappearing from the region over a century ago.
Gaffa Tape Gimp Strikes Again in Somerset
Somerset residents on high alert as mysterious 'Gaffa Tape Gimp' reappears, wriggling on country road in latest creepy incident. Police launch urgent investigation.
Mysterious hairy object falls from sky in Somerset
A bizarre hairy mass fell from the heavens in Somerset, sparking wild theories from space debris to extraterrestrial origins as scientists scramble for answers.
Johnny Depp's rescue dog mauls sheep to death on UK farm
A rescue dog owned by Hollywood star Johnny Depp has been at the centre of a tragic incident, killing two sheep on a Somerset farm. The actor now faces a police investigation under the Dogs Act.
Man dies after falling from hot air balloon in Bristol
A man has died in a horrific incident after falling from a hot air balloon during a flight over Bristol. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead. An investigation is underway.
Mum's Plea: Have You Seen Missing Student Jack O'Sullivan?
The desperate search for Jack O'Sullivan, a 23-year-old student who disappeared after leaving a house party in Bristol, continues as his mother makes an emotional appeal for information.
Girl, 9, shot in Bristol: Three injured in Hartcliffe attack
A nine-year-old girl and two women have been hospitalised following a shocking shooting in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol. Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
M5 Chaos: Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Causes Severe Delays
A major collision involving multiple vehicles on the M5 in Somerset has caused severe delays, long tailbacks, and hours of traffic chaos. Get the latest updates on the closure and travel disruption.
Six Dead Bodies Found Dumped in Bristol Quarry
Police launch a major investigation after the grim discovery of six corpses in a remote quarry in Bristol. The victims, all adult men, were found with significant injuries in what officers are calling a 'deeply disturbing' incident.
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