‘Prolific Liar’ Exposed in Horsebox Scam, Leaving Victims with Five-Figure Losses Thursday, April 16, 2026 fraud horsebox scam theft deception investigation wiltshire fraudteam sentencing victims A horsebox distributor from the South West has been branded a “prolific liar” after defrauding customers out of substantial sums. Benjamin Ambrose, 44, of Swindon, admitted to stealing and defrauding multiple victims of … Read More
Missing Girl May Have Traveled Across Somerset and Devon Thursday, April 16, 2026 missing teenager somerset devon bath police search railway cctv travel Avon and Somerset Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate Oshaya, a missing 14-year-old girl last seen near Bath Spa railway station at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. Authorities believe she may have traveled by train … Read More
Two Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash Near Frome Asda Thursday, April 16, 2026 frome crash accident injury police collision towing traffic roadclosure emergency A serious crash involving four vehicles near the Asda in Frome has left two people injured. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, and police closed the affected road for several hours to allow for investigation …
Six Candidates Vie to Replace Late Wells Mayor in By-Election Thursday, April 16, 2026 by-election mendiphills wells somerset localgovernment councillor candidates politics liberaldemocrats greenparty A by-election has been scheduled for May 7 to fill the vacant Mendip Hills council seat following the untimely death of Tony Robbins, a respected former mayor of Wells and dedicated councillor. Mr. Robbins, elected in May … Read More
900 'Much-Needed' Student Flats Approved for University of Bath Thursday, April 16, 2026 bath university accommodation students housing planning development campus council studenthousing Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved plans for 926 new student flats at the University of Bath’s Claverton Down campus, addressing the growing need for on-campus housing. University officials highlighted that the … Read More
Bath Rugby Injury Update Ahead of Harlequins Clash: Donoghue Returns, Key Players Rested Thursday, April 16, 2026 bath rugby injuries donoghue premiership harlequins recovery squad management competition sport Bath Rugby is gearing up for their Round 13 Gallagher Premiership clash against Harlequins at the Recreation Ground on Saturday, buoyed by the promising return of full-back Ciaran Donoghue. Donoghue, sidelined since September … Read More