‘Monster’ paedophile who ‘stole’ victim’s childhood is jailed for 27 years Thursday, March 12, 2026 paedophile abuse sexualoffences victims justice court prison safeguarding investigation childprotection Philip Garrett, 70, of Berrow near Burnham-on-Sea, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple non-recent sexual offences against two children. The Taunton Crown Court handed down the sentence … Read More
From a Niggly Cough to a Life-Changing Diagnosis: Melanie’s Neuroendocrine Cancer Journey Thursday, March 12, 2026 lungcancer neuroendocrine cancerdiagnosis selfadvocacy chemotherapy metastases rarecancer patientjourney somerset healthcare Melanie Lucas, a 49-year-old woman from Somerset, never imagined that a persistent, nagging cough would lead to the discovery of an incurable cancer. Following the death of her mother from small-cell lung cancer and COPD, … Read More
Court to Decide Future of 765 Yeovil Homes as Judicial Review Advances Thursday, March 12, 2026 yeovil somerset housing development judicialreview mudford planning flooding infrastructure affordablehousing The future of a large housing development in Yeovil is now in the hands of a judge in Bristol, as a judicial review challenges the recent planning permissions for the project. Abbey Manor Group received outline planning … Read More
Months of Roadworks in Bath City Centre to Impact 10 Streets – Full List Thursday, March 12, 2026 bath roadworks cycling infrastructure pedestrian transport sustainability pollution improvements banes This summer, ten streets in Bath city centre will undergo extensive roadworks as part of a major road improvement initiative aimed at enhancing travel and reducing pollution. The project, which commenced on Monday, March 9, … Read More
Hollywood Comes to North Somerset: Locations Sought for TV and Film Shoots Thursday, March 12, 2026 northsomerset filming locations tv film movies hollywood productions economy opportunities North Somerset is stepping into the spotlight as filmmakers search for captivating locations to feature in upcoming TV shows and movies. This is a unique opportunity for residents and property owners to showcase their local … Read More
Bring Hollywood to Your Doorstep: North Somerset Seeks Locations for TV and Film Shoots Thursday, March 12, 2026 northsomerset film television locations filmmaking production hollywood shooting community economy North Somerset is opening its doors to the world of television and film, inviting residents and business owners to showcase their unique locations for upcoming productions. This is an exciting opportunity for the community to … Read More