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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.

Tynemouth school closes over critical threat

Kings Priory School in Tynemouth closed suddenly on 24th November 2025 due to a potential critical threat. Police are investigating malicious communications. Follow for live updates.

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.

Brean's Ghost Town: Pontins Closure Impact

The closure of Pontins holiday park in Brean has transformed this Somerset seaside town, creating eerie empty streets and divided opinions about its future. Discover how locals are coping.

M5 Crash Causes 7-Mile Queues and Hour-Long Delays

Severe disruption on M5 southbound after multi-vehicle collision between J16 and J17 causes 7-mile queues, hour-long delays, and emergency service scramble during Tuesday morning rush hour.

Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow

The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.

Britain's 'Hardest Pub' Forced to Close by Police

The infamous Wyndham Arms in South Wales, dubbed Britain's toughest pub, has been permanently closed following police intervention after years of violent incidents and anti-social behaviour that plagued the local community.

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.

Alaska school reopens after 7-week snow closure

A remote Alaskan school district has finally reopened its doors after an extraordinary seven-week closure due to relentless snowfall and hazardous conditions, marking one of the longest weather-related school shutdowns in recent memory.

Mississippi High School Shooting: Student Opens Fire

Terrifying scenes unfolded at Leland High School in Mississippi when a 15-year-old student allegedly opened fire in a school corridor, leaving one person injured and triggering mass panic among students and staff.

Queensland Coal Plant Could Close Six Years Early

Australia's energy landscape faces dramatic transformation as Queensland's largest coal-fired power station could shut down six years ahead of schedule, accelerating the nation's transition to renewables.

Big Sur Cut Off as Landslide Closes Highway 1

A massive landslide has severed Highway 1 at San Simeon, isolating Big Sur and triggering indefinite road closures. Emergency repairs are underway amid ongoing storm threats.

Heroic Pupil, 11, Expelled After Disarming Armed Classmate

An 11-year-old middle school student in New Mexico faces expulsion after heroically disarming a classmate who brought a loaded handgun to school. The boy's brave actions, which potentially averted a tragedy, have been met with a controversial zero-toleran

School's 'dangerous' water bottle ban leaves mum furious

A UK mother is outraged after her son's school implemented a ban on students carrying their own water bottles between lessons, citing 'spillage risks' and demanding they use a single, fixed location for hydration instead.

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.

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