Boy, 14, Held After Girl, 9, Dies in Weston-super-Mare
A teenage boy is in custody after the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police have launched a murder investigation and are supporting the devastated family.
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Teen arrested after girl, 9, found dead in Somerset
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a nine-year-old girl's body at a property in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating the 'utterly dreadful' incident.
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.
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.
Mini swallowed by Cornwall sinkhole in bureaucratic nightmare
Malcolm McKenzie's prized Mini fell into a 3-metre sinkhole in Redruth, sparking a 25-day bureaucratic struggle over unregistered land. Read how this Cornish nightmare unfolded.
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.
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.
Sinkhole reveals 300-year-old crypt in Somerset churchyard
A 300-year-old underground crypt has been exposed in a Somerset churchyard after a tomb collapsed into a 12ft sinkhole. Discover the history and ongoing investigation.
Mini Cooper swallowed by sinkhole in St Albans drama
A shocking sinkhole incident in St Albans sees a Mini Cooper swallowed by the earth as rescue officials scramble to prevent further vehicles from falling into the crumbling cavity.
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.
Giant Yorkshire Sinkhole Repaired After 3-Month Ordeal
After 94 days of chaos, the giant Yorkshire sinkhole that swallowed a family's driveway and severed a major road has finally been repaired and reopened to relieved residents.
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.
Detroit historic home threatened by massive sinkhole
A 150-year-old Detroit landmark faces imminent collapse as a gigantic sinkhole threatens to swallow the property whole, prompting urgent preservation efforts.
AI detects sinkholes before they strike - UK breakthrough
Revolutionary satellite technology combined with artificial intelligence is now identifying potential sinkholes months in advance, offering hope as climate change intensifies ground instability across Britain.
50-metre sinkhole swallows Illinois highway, causes chaos
A massive 50-metre-deep sinkhole has torn through a major Illinois highway, causing chaos and forcing drivers into dramatic reversals. Officials warn the gaping chasm near the mining town of Alton is 'extremely dangerous'.
Car swallowed by giant sinkhole outside London hospital
Dramatic footage captures the terrifying instant a road collapses into a massive, water-filled sinkhole directly outside a busy London hospital, swallowing a car whole.
Somerset Clinch Thrilling Blast Title in Edgbaston Epic
Relive Somerset's heart-stopping victory over Surrey in a nail-biting Vitality Blast final at Edgbaston. A classic match filled with explosive batting, dramatic twists, and last-over tension.
Sarah Beeny ordered to demolish home built without permission
Property expert Sarah Beeny faces a stunning planning defeat as she is ordered to tear down a building on her Somerset estate, constructed without the necessary council permission. A dramatic twist for the development guru.
Sinkhole Swallows Driveway on Florida's Trump Street
A massive sinkhole has opened up on Trump Street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, swallowing a driveway and leaving a gaping chasm. Emergency services are assessing the stability of the area as investigations into the cause begin.
Giant sinkhole opens outside Buckingham Palace
A massive sinkhole has suddenly appeared on a road just metres from Buckingham Palace, causing significant disruption and sparking urgent safety investigations by authorities.
Terrifying Moment Kids Trapped in London Sinkhole
Shocking moment children vanish into a sudden sinkhole that opened on a football pitch in Greenwich, London. Emergency services race against time in dramatic rescue.
£10K Reward for Missing Bristol Student Jack O'Sullivan
A £10,000 reward is offered for information on Jack O'Sullivan, 23, last seen in Bristol. Police continue their search with family's desperate plea.
County Cricket Carnage: Yorkshire Collapse vs Somerset
A thrilling day of County Championship action saw Yorkshire crumble against Somerset's bowling attack, while Leicestershire and Gloucestershire battled in a high-scoring affair. Get the full match reports and analysis.
Surrey Dominate County Championship in Thrilling Climax
Surrey tighten their grip on the County Championship title after a dominant day against Warwickshire, while Somerset and Yorkshire battle in a tense relegation scrap. Get the latest scores and analysis.
Zak Crawley hits huge 238* for Kent against Somerset
England batsman Zak Crawley hit a monumental, unbeaten double-century as Kent dominated the opening day of their County Championship clash against Somerset at the Cooper Associates County Ground.
UK hosts forced to evict Ukrainian refugee due to planning law
A British couple in Somerset faces a devastating choice: evict a Ukrainian refugee they call 'family' or risk enforcement action over a converted outbuilding, exposing a critical flaw in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Rare 17th-Century Bristol Map Discovered in London Auction
A remarkable 17th-century map of Bristol, discovered in a London auction, reveals astonishing details of the city's historic landscape, including a rare depiction of the iconic Bristol Bridge buildings before their demolition.
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