Monday, January 5, 2026 harecoursing wiltshire ruralcrime trespassing lurchers sussex policing wildlifeprotection court offenses

Two men from Surrey have been charged in connection with illegal hare coursing and trespassing in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Police’s Rural Crime Team found Thomas Ball, 34, of Hersham, and Franky Smith, 31, of Normandy, hare … Read More

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Charlotte Niddam, a 15-year-old former British schoolgirl, has been officially identified as one of the 40 victims of the tragic fire that erupted at the Crans-Montana ski resort’s Constellation bar in Switzerland on … Read More

Monday, January 5, 2026 fire tragedy cransmontana switzerland ski victims safety investigation newyear charlotteniddam

Charlotte Niddam, a 15-year-old former British schoolgirl, has been officially identified as one of the victims of the devastating fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort in Switzerland on New Year’s Day 2026. The tragic … Read More

Monday, January 5, 2026 a38 ashdieback northsomerset treefelling roadclosure westonsupermare cheddar publicsafety treedisease infrastructure

A key stretch of the A38 between Oakridge Lane and Shipham Lane will be closed for four days starting Monday, January 12. The closure, in effect from 9am to 3:30pm daily, is necessary to carry out urgent tree felling due to … Read More

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A section of the A38 between Oakridge Lane and Shipham Lane will be closed for four days from Monday, January 12, during the hours of 9am to 3:30pm. This closure is necessary as North Somerset Council undertakes essential … Read More

Monday, January 5, 2026 affordable housing chard livewest development planning selfbuild somerset education crossman

Nearly 100 new affordable homes could soon be built near Chard, pending approval of updated plans. The Crossman Group secured outline permission in March 2024 to develop 95 homes along the B3167 Perry Street, situated on the … Read More