Travellers’ Site Proposal Between Bridgwater and Highbridge Denied Over Flood Risk Friday, April 17, 2026 travellers floodrisk somerset planning gypsysites appeal environmental inspection floodzone development Plans to establish a new travellers’ site between Bridgwater and Highbridge have been officially refused due to significant flood risk concerns. John Paul Dolan submitted an application in December 2024 seeking permission to … Read More
Outcry Over Planned Closure of Beloved Somerset Children's Nursery Friday, April 17, 2026 nursery closure somerset childcare education community parents protest funding earlychildhood The planned closure of the Strode College Day Nursery has ignited strong reactions from residents in Street and Glastonbury. After operating for 22 years, this well-loved nursery for children aged two to four is slated to … Read More
Outcry as Popular Somerset Nursery Faces Closure Amid Funding Shortfall Friday, April 17, 2026 nursery closure somerset childcare funding education sstrode community preschool parents A wave of anger has swept through the communities of Street and Glastonbury following the announcement that Strode College Day Nursery will close this summer. After 22 years of serving local families, the nursery, which cares … Read More
‘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
'Prolific Liar' Exposed in Horsebox Scam, Leaving Victims Out of Tens of Thousands Thursday, April 16, 2026 fraud horsebox deception theft scam investigation sentencing victims wiltshire police A South West horsebox distributor, Benjamin Ambrose of Swindon, has been exposed as a “prolific liar” after defrauding multiple customers of substantial sums. Ambrose admitted to theft and fraud, swindling victims … 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