Mercedes Driver Banned After Reckless Drunken Driving Incident in Chippenham Wednesday, August 20, 2025 drinkdriving sentencing police roadsafety wiltshire mercedes court crime publicsafety suspension On Sunday, August 17, a 38-year-old man from Walthamstow was disqualified from driving for over two years and handed a suspended prison sentence following a serious drink-driving incident in Chippenham. Mihai Bacar was … Read More
Young Man Found Dead Among Rocks at Cornish Beach Following Disappearance Wednesday, August 20, 2025 cornwall bath missingperson inquest clifffall mentalhealth nature seaswimming obsessivecompulsive autism The body of Maximilian Thomas Brooks, a 23-year-old originally from Bath and known for his love of nature, bird watching, and family walks, was found among the rocks at Trevaunance Cove, a popular beach in Cornwall. Max’s … Read More
Why an Iconic Bath Location Has Been Covered in Scaffolding for Months Wednesday, August 20, 2025 bath guildhall corridor canopy scaffolding restoration architecture safety historic repairs If you’ve recently walked along Bath High Street, you might have noticed an iconic feature hidden behind scaffolding. The elegant glass canopy marking the entrance to the historic Corridor arcade, located opposite the … Read More
Two Somerset Landlords Banned for Renting Substandard Housing Wednesday, August 20, 2025 landlords housing somerset banningorders enforcement tenancy legalaction substandard council accommodation Two landlords from Somerset, husband and wife David and Joanna Fuller, have been banned from renting or managing properties after repeatedly providing substandard accommodation to their tenants. The Fullers faced multiple … Read More
Escape to the Country's Sonali Shah Reflects on 12 Years and Future Plans Wednesday, August 20, 2025 sonalishah escapetothecountry bbc television property ukhomes ruralliving anniversary presenter internationalaudience Sonali Shah, the well-known presenter of BBC’s Escape to the Country, is marking an impressive 12 years on the show. Since joining the programme in 2014, Sonali has become a familiar face to viewers, showcasing a wide variety … Read More
Customer Assaulted in Taunton Convenience Store Wednesday, August 20, 2025 assault somerset taunton convenience police hospital arrest suspect victim crime A man in his 50s was assaulted inside a convenience store in Taunton, Somerset, on Monday, August 18. The assault occurred just before 9 p.m. at a shop on East Reach and involved two members of the public. Avon and Somerset … Read More