Registered Sex Offender Jailed for Creating Indecent Images of Children Tuesday, January 27, 2026 sexoffender childabuse indecentimages safeguarding restrainingorder onlineoffences breach police conviction protection Rhys Jones, 27, of Bridgwater, has been sentenced to three years’ immediate imprisonment at Taunton Crown Court on January 16 for serious online child safeguarding offences and multiple breaches of legal orders. Jones pleaded … Read More
Sports Pub to Reopen Next Month Following £376,000 Renovation Tuesday, January 27, 2026 sports pub refurbishment renovation reopening menu televisions sound entertainment hospitality sport After an extensive £376,000 refurbishment, the popular sports pub is set to reopen its doors next month. The renovation has transformed the venue with a fresh new menu designed to delight patrons, cutting-edge televisions …
Somerset Council Officer Receives £1,000 Bequest from Elderly Resident, Prompting Policy Review Tuesday, January 27, 2026 somerset council gifts hospitality policy bequest ethics governance donations transparency Somerset Council is considering revising its policies on gifts and hospitality after an officer was left £1,000 in the will of an elderly resident whom the council had supported for five years. The granddaughter of the … Read More
Many Pensioners Are Missing Out on Up to £5,740 Annually from the DWP Tuesday, January 27, 2026 attendance allowance pensioners dwp benefits disability health claim financial support Over one million pensioners living with health conditions could be missing out on up to £5,740 per year in extra financial support, according to research by MoneySavingExpert (MSE.com) and Policy in Practice. The consumer … Read More
New E-Fit Released in Cold Case Murder of Melanie Hall Nearly 30 Years Later Tuesday, January 27, 2026 melaniehall murder coldcase bath police e-fit forensics investigation avonsomerset operationdenmark Nearly three decades after the tragic murder of Melanie Hall, police have issued an updated e-fit of a man they wish to question in connection with the case. Melanie, 25, was last seen at Cadillacs nightclub in Bath shortly … Read More
Live Updates: Somerset School Closures Amid Severe Flooding from Storm Chandra Tuesday, January 27, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra schoolclosures emergency weather safety roads disruption community Somerset is currently grappling with severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra, leading to widespread disruptions across the county. Numerous roads and residential areas have been submerged, making travel hazardous and … Read More