Briana Millett

Bristol

Content Editor at ITV News

Content Editor @ITVwestcountry. Formerly @BristolLive and @WSMercury. She/her.

Articles

Devon and Somerset fire service criticised after person dies in blaze

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Briana Millett

BBC News, West of EnglandA fire service has been criticised after a resident died in a house blaze while waiting for a safety visit, a watchdog has said. Poor prevention work was one of "many issues" uncovered during a recent inspection of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS), which was also told to improve its culture and how it promotes diversity.
Devon and Somerset fire service criticised after person dies in blaze

1 month ago | bbc.com | Briana Millett

Fire service criticised after person dies in blazeBriana MillettBBC News, West of EnglandBBCA fire service has been criticised after a resident died in a house blaze while waiting for a safety visit, a watchdog has said. Poor prevention work was one of "many issues" uncovered during a recent inspection of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS), which was also told to improve its culture and how it promotes diversity.
'Unacceptably high' self-harm at women's prison

Mar 21, 2025 | bbc.com | Briana Millett

'Unacceptably high' self-harm at women's prisonBriana MillettBBC News, West of EnglandPA MediaThere is a "resentful atmosphere" at the women's prison, according to a new report"Urgent" concerns have been raised about "unacceptably high" levels of self-harm at a women's prison. The thousands of repeated incidents of self-harm at HMP Eastwood Park in 2023-2024 accounted for 28% of all repeat cases across England and Wales, according to the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB).
Six weeks of roadworks planned for key Swindon route

Feb 14, 2025 | bbc.com | Briana Millett

Warning as six weeks of roadworks to hit key routeBriana MillettBBC News, West of EnglandGoogleThe A419 is in need of repairs including resurfacingA key road in Wiltshire will be closed multiple times during the next six weeks. "Essential repairs" are needed on the A419 between Swindon and South Marston, according to National Highways.
Warning as six weeks of roadworks to hit key route

Feb 14, 2025 | yahoo.com | Briana Millett

Briana Millett - BBC News, West of EnglandFri, February 14, 2025 at 6:43 AM UTC2 min readThe A419 is in need of repairs including resurfacing [Google]A key road in Wiltshire will be closed multiple times during the next six weeks. "Essential repairs" are needed on the A419 between Swindon and South Marston, according to National Highways.