Emergency

Police were called to reports of a two-vehicle collision involving a white Mercedes heavy goods vehicle and a blue New Holland tractor, which was towing a trailer.

Tractor driver in life-threatening condition after A30 lorry crash

A heavy emergency response in Warminster after a suspicious package was discovered.

A heavy emergency response in Warminster after a suspicious package was discovered.

Bomb squad called after suspicious package found near army barracks

Fire chiefs warn growing wildfire threat is increasing pressure on budgets

Nadder Lane in South Molton

Nadder Lane in South Molton

Young motorcyclist dies after crash involving tractor near South Molton

40 lambs have been stolen from Wiltshire farmland.

40 lambs have been stolen from Wiltshire farmland.

Police hunting for 40 lambs after flock disappears from Wiltshire farm

The M5 was stopped in Somerset earlier this year when police issued a statement.

The M5 was stopped in Somerset earlier this year when police issued a statement.

M5 in Somerset saw more than 9,000 'incidents' in two years, figures reveal

Fire crews responding to a blaze in Somerset for illustrative purposes only.

Fire crews responding to a blaze in Somerset for illustrative purposes only.

Avon and Somerset Police

Large barn fire which destroyed £300k worth of machinery started deliberately

Residents told to prepare to evacuate as Falmouth bomb cordon set to expand to 750m

Rambo wedged inside the concrete pipe.

Rambo wedged inside the concrete pipe.

Firefighters rescue ram stuck in concrete pipe on Somerset farm

Ed Rhodes, Nat Vanstone and Ed Pring

Ed Rhodes, Nat Vanstone and Ed Pring

Farmers raced to stop Broadclyst blaze before flames reached thatched homes

Fire crews attended multiple incidents over the past few days, including the rescue of a sheep.

Fire crews attended multiple incidents over the past few days, including the rescue of a sheep.

Sheep rescued from river near historic Wiltshire town

Fire in Broadclyst

Fire in Broadclyst

Ten fire engines fight rapidly spreading blaze beneath Broadclyst solar panels

Five fire appliance were called to deal with a fire off Hoggington Lane in Southwick.

Five fire appliance were called to deal with a fire off Hoggington Lane in Southwick.

Huge Wiltshire blaze destroys grassland as firefighters swarm area

A fire which destroyed a barn and derelict building on East Lulworth farm is believed to have been started deliberately

A fire which destroyed a barn and derelict building on East Lulworth farm is believed to have been started deliberately

Trio of fires reported over the weekend believed to have been started deliberately

Around 75 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze near Locking Farm Industrial Estate

Around 75 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze near Locking Farm Industrial Estate

Avon Fire and Rescue Service

'A total loss' - Weston-super-Mare business units 'completely destroyed' by fire

2,000 bales of hay went up in flames and 60 firefighters were called to East Lulworth to tackle a 'deliberate' barn fire

2,000 bales of hay went up in flames and 60 firefighters were called to East Lulworth to tackle a 'deliberate' barn fire

Barn fire believed to be 'deliberate' after 2,000 bales of hay set ablaze

Ian Cradock is busy cutting his barley crop following the devastating fire on Friday/Saturday that destroyed £10,000 worth of straw bales.

Ian Cradock is busy cutting his barley crop following the devastating fire on Friday/Saturday that destroyed £10,000 worth of straw bales.

Devastating news for Wiltshire farmer as massive blaze puts £10,000 up in smoke

Car fire on the M5 near Tiverton

Car fire on the M5 near Tiverton

M5 inferno halted before flames reached cattle and standing crops nearby

Photos taken of the blaze this afternoon.

Photos taken of the blaze this afternoon.

Fire crews tackling major JCB blaze in field near Taunton

Homes threatened as fire breaks out in field on outskirts of Mylor Bridge

Here is everything we know about the fire at Dunwich Heath

Here is everything we know about the fire at Dunwich Heath

Everything we know about 'unstable' wildfire ravaging heath

More than 100 firefighters were left battling blazes across the region on Wednesday

More than 100 firefighters were left battling blazes across the region on Wednesday

Fire crews tackle five wildfires in Norfolk in just 24 hours amid drought conditions

Fred, the bull, became stuck in a pond 4.5ft deep near Gillingham

Fred, the bull, became stuck in a pond 4.5ft deep near Gillingham

Pictures - Bull stuck in pond rescued in three-hour long operation

The fire destroyed the family smallholding

The fire destroyed the family smallholding

Family’s appeal after ‘freak’ lithium battery fire destroys smallholding and campsite

Firefighters were calle dto a field fire in north Dorset

Firefighters were calle dto a field fire in north Dorset

Quick thinking farmer praised as field fire breaks out

Barn fire at Wooth near Bridport

Barn fire at Wooth near Bridport

Farmer praised for leaping into action to tackle fire on his farm

Smoke issuing from the field that was on fire yesterday.

Smoke issuing from the field that was on fire yesterday.

Massive field fire sparked 'major' emergency response in 'arduous conditions'

Part of the Nothe caught fire last night

Part of the Nothe caught fire last night

Fireworks believed to be cause of Nothe blaze

Dramatic scenes caught on camera

Dramatic scenes caught on camera

Fire crews from across Somerset battle huge blaze near Taunton

South West farmers are warned of 'difficult wildfire conditions'

Field fire next to C12 Old Sherborne Road

Field fire next to C12 Old Sherborne Road

Eight fire crews tackle large field blaze

Cannabis discovered inside the home.

Cannabis discovered inside the home.

‘Shock and surprise’ after drug farm discovered on Swindon street

Smoke from the fire.

Smoke from the fire.

Firefighters from across Somerset tackle huge grassland wildfire

A warning has been issued to dog-owners across the county following continued reports of dogs “attacking sheep”.

A warning has been issued to dog-owners across the county following continued reports of dogs “attacking sheep”.

Warning after spike in dogs attacking sheep across Wiltshire

Destroyed crops after a fire on farmland in Kingston Russell

Destroyed crops after a fire on farmland in Kingston Russell

WATCH - Video footage shows scale of destruction after farmland fire

A fire on Dorset heathland being tackled by firefighters

A fire on Dorset heathland being tackled by firefighters

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

Wildfire warning in place as temperatures set to soar in heatwave

Rural crime is costing the south west millions of pounds a year and leaving West Dorset farmers feeling vulnerable, frustrated and under pressure, a new report has revealed.

Rural crime is costing the south west millions of pounds a year and leaving West Dorset farmers feeling vulnerable, frustrated and under pressure, a new report has revealed.

Dorset farmers feel under pressure and vulnerable as cost of rural crime revealed

The FarmersAid App is being launched at the Royal Cornwall Show

The FarmersAid App is being launched at the Royal Cornwall Show

New app aims to save farmers' lives in one of the UK's most dangerous sectors

The fire tore through the Roves Farm tourist attraction near Swindon

The fire tore through the Roves Farm tourist attraction near Swindon

Cultural attractions

Major update to farm attraction after 'devastating' fire tore through site

Wildfires in Dorset

Wildfires in Dorset

Deliberate heathland fires rising in Dorset as warning issued

Taunton and Bridgwater fire crews tackle barn blaze in Creech St Michael

Deliberate fires across Exmoor has prompted a call for increased vigilance

Deliberate fires across Exmoor has prompted a call for increased vigilance

Blaze on Exmoor ties up three fire engines as campaigner calls it 'arson'

Storm Goretti left many without power and access to essential resources

Storm Goretti left many without power and access to essential resources

New volunteer group aiming to help strengthen village in times of emergency

Stock image of police.

Stock image of police.

30km of cables worth £100,000 stolen from Wiltshire solar farm

Prince William hands over the promised pasties

Prince William hands over the promised pasties

34 pictures of Prince William's visit to Cornwall on St Piran's Day

Ex- Essex Police police constable facing misconduct hearing

Ex- Essex Police police constable facing misconduct hearing

Thieves steal farm gate

The rescued donkey

The rescued donkey

Donkey rescued after becoming trapped under fence

Kaleb Cooper, Jeremy Clarkson and Harriet Cowan on Clarkson's Farm.

Kaleb Cooper, Jeremy Clarkson and Harriet Cowan on Clarkson's Farm.

Fans rally around Clarkson's Farm star after emergency surgery

Thousands of properties at risk of groundwater flooding

Emergency services at the incident

Emergency services at the incident

Woman rescued from freezing river by 'hero' passer-by

80 homes flooded and major damage to roads in storm chaos

80 homes flooded and major damage to roads in storm chaos

80 homes flooded and major damage to roads in storm chaos

Flooding at Weycroft near Axminster

Flooding at Weycroft near Axminster

PICTURES: Aftermath of Storm Chandra which brought floods to Devon

Two cows in Devon have been affected by the BTV-3 strain of the virus (unrelated stock photo)

Two cows in Devon have been affected by the BTV-3 strain of the virus (unrelated stock photo)

Bluetongue virus

Bluetongue virus detected in cows

Medical volunteers ready for action at Hartland Quay Image- BASICS Devon

Medical volunteers ready for action at Hartland Quay Image- BASICS Devon

Life-saving group named Devon County Agricultural Association's Charity of the Year