Somerset Man Sentenced for Raping Woman While She Slept Friday, March 13, 2026 somerset rape conviction sentencing sexualoffence justice avonandsomerset operationbluestone victimsupport prisonsentence Ryan Kerr, a 34-year-old man from Wells, Somerset, has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for raping a woman while she was asleep. The conviction follows a trial at Taunton Crown Court where a jury found … Read More
Major Redevelopment Plans for Former Grand Central Hotel into Modern Flats Friday, March 13, 2026 weston supermare grandcentral development flats hmo planning council architecture regeneration Plans are underway to transform the long-neglected Grand Central Hotel in Weston-super-Mare into stylish residential apartments. Once a grand hotel facing the iconic Grand Pier, the building has stood empty and deteriorating … Read More
NHS Pharmacist Urges Checking Expiry Dates on Vitamins and Minerals Before Use Friday, March 13, 2026 vitamins supplements nhs health expiry vitamind vitaminc zinc pharmacist wellness Peter Thnoia, Superintendent Pharmacist at NHS-registered PillTime pharmacy, has highlighted the importance of checking the expiry dates on vitamin and mineral supplements before taking them. Expired vitamins, often forgotten … Read More
Cheltenham Festival 'Shambles' Condemned by Paul Nicholls Over False Starts Friday, March 13, 2026 cheltenham festival falsestarts bha paulnicholls nodramathisend stewards jockeys racing investigation Paul Nicholls has strongly criticised the ongoing false start issues that have disrupted racing at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, describing the situation as “shambolic” and “embarrassing.” Despite … Read More
Controversy Over Bath Solar Farm Plans Amid Disinformation Claims Friday, March 13, 2026 solar bath planning sustainability disinformation greenbelt environment council solarfarm community Plans to build a modest solar farm near the Bath Skyline Trail have sparked heated debate ahead of a Bath and North East Somerset Council planning committee vote scheduled for Wednesday, March 18. Dr Alyson Warhurst, who … Read More
92 Arrested in Major South West Police Operation Targeting Drugs and Exploitation Friday, March 13, 2026 arrests drugs exploitation countylines southwest policing safeguarding crime schools community A major multi-agency police operation across the South West has resulted in 92 arrests as officers cracked down on drug supply and child exploitation linked to organised criminal networks. Operation Scorpion involved … Read More