Somerset Pensioner Accused as ‘Drug Mule’ Battles for Life in Chilean Prison Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset prison chile drugs pneumonia extradition legal health courier imprisonment William ‘Billy Boy’ Eastment, an 80-year-old bowls enthusiast from Somerset, is fighting for his life after being imprisoned in Chile’s notorious Santiago 1 Penitentiary. Arrested last May for allegedly carrying £200,000 … Read More
Somerset Pensioner Accused as Drug Courier Battles for Life in Chilean Jail Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset chile prison health pneumonia drugsmuggling legal extradition pensioner courier William ‘Billy Boy’ Eastment, an 80-year-old retired heavy goods vehicle and bus fitter from Somerset, is fighting for his life behind bars in Chile’s notorious Santiago 1 Penitentiary. Since his arrest in May last year on … Read More
Somerset Heating Oil Users to Benefit from New Crisis and Resilience Fund Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset heatingoil crisisfund financialsupport fuelprices costofliving ruralcommunities governmentaid energycrisis localcouncil Heating oil users in Somerset are set to receive crucial financial assistance through a newly established crisis and resilience fund, announced recently by the government. This initiative responds to a sharp increase in … Read More
Somerset Heating Oil Users Set to Benefit from New Crisis and Resilience Fund Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset heatingoil crisisfund energysupport ruralcommunities fuelprices costofliving governmentaid financialhelp uk Heating oil users in Somerset will receive targeted financial assistance through a newly established crisis and resilience fund, announced by the government in response to soaring heating oil prices. The recent sharp increase … Read More
Town Challenges North Somerset Council Over Introduction of On-Street Parking Charges Monday, March 23, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset localgovernment businessimpact council judicialreview charges retail community Clevedon Town Council is mounting a legal challenge against North Somerset Council’s decision to impose parking charges on on-street spaces in several local areas, sparking tension between the local authority and the … Read More
Town challenges North Somerset Council in court over new parking charges Monday, March 23, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset council businesses charges legal judicialreview footfall trade Clevedon Town Council is taking legal action against North Somerset Council’s decision to introduce on-street parking charges, aiming to challenge the council’s adherence to proper decision-making procedures. In 2024, North … Read More