'Thoroughly Evil' Cocaine Addict Jailed for Murder and Multiple Sexual Offences Thursday, May 8, 2025 murder abuse cocaine coercion rape sentencing trial manipulation domesticviolence criminaljustice Kieron Goodwin, a dangerous cocaine addict from Frome, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his partner, Olivia Wood, and for numerous sexual offences against four women. Olivia, 29, was strangled to … Read More
Yeovil Town Nears New Ownership Amid Uncertainty Following Chairman’s Departure Thursday, May 8, 2025 yeovil ownership investment football nationallleague huishpark martinhellier markcooper transfer supporters sport Yeovil Town’s interim chairman, Stuart Robins, has revealed encouraging signs that new ownership could soon be a reality for the club. The announcement comes on the heels of Martin Hellier stepping down as chairman amid … Read More
MPs Call for Government Backing on New South West Railway Stations Thursday, May 8, 2025 railway transport devon somerset cullompton wellington infrastructure development economy publictransport sport MPs representing Devon and Somerset have intensified their campaign for new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton, ahead of a crucial government announcement expected after June 11. Both stations, paused for review … Read More
Somerset Day: Celebrate with Wurzels Gig, Cider Tastings, and More Thursday, May 8, 2025 somerset somersetday wurzels cider festival charity music family history community Somerset Day is back, bringing the county together to celebrate all things Somerset with a weekend full of exciting events. From lively Wurzels concerts to free cider tastings, there’s something for everyone—and much of it is … Read More
Vital Rat Run Near Yeovil to Remain Closed Indefinitely Thursday, May 8, 2025 yeovil chinnockhollow somersetcouncil landslide roadclosure trafficorder transport funding safety infrastructure A crucial shortcut near Yeovil, known locally as Chinnock Hollow, will remain closed to all traffic indefinitely following a recently approved permanent traffic order. The route, which runs from the A30 High Street in East … Read More
Somerset-Born Footballer Jordan Storey Acquitted of Nightclub Attack Charges Thursday, May 8, 2025 jordanstorey football somerset prestonnorthend assault affray nightclub selfdefense trial acquittal sport Jordan Storey, a professional footballer from South Petherton, Somerset, has been acquitted of assault by actual bodily harm (ABH) and affray charges following allegations of an attack at a nightclub. The defender, who plays … Read More