Police Officer Dismissed for Strangling Member of the Public Wednesday, May 21, 2025 police misconduct strangulation dismissal dorset accountability assault lawenforcement corruption investigation A police officer from Dorset Police has been dismissed without notice after admitting to intentionally strangling a member of the public during an off-duty incident. Police Constable Tyler McWalter was involved in the … Read More
Glastonbury Regeneration Project Halted Amid Financial Concerns Friday, May 16, 2025 glastonbury regeneration audit funding somersetcouncil redbrickbuilding lifefactory infrastructure governance accountability Funding for the Glastonbury regeneration project, specifically the redevelopment of The Red Brick Building, has been suspended indefinitely following an independent audit that uncovered serious financial irregularities. … Read More
Live: Protest Erupts Over Persimmon Homes as Man Calls for Boycott Friday, May 16, 2025 persimmon protest homebuilding realestate construction boycott quality consumerrights housing accountability A live protest has taken place over Persimmon Homes, with demonstrators voicing strong dissatisfaction. At the center of the protest, a man passionately urged potential buyers to boycott Persimmon properties, citing concerns …
New Law Empowers Jail Sentences for Water Executives Covering Up Sewage Pollution Saturday, May 10, 2025 water sewage pollution legislation environment accountability weston watercompanies imprisonment enforcement A groundbreaking law now allows water company executives who conceal illegal sewage discharges to face prison sentences of up to two years. The Water (Special Measures) Act, introduced by the Labour government and enacted on … Read More
Somerset Special Constable Charged with Harassment Wednesday, May 7, 2025 somerset specialconstable harassment suspension police court investigation misconduct accountability law A Somerset special constable, James Mouzoure, has been charged with harassment against a woman over a period of three months. The 35-year-old faces allegations of sending persistent texts, phone calls, and social media … Read More
Man Receives Jail Sentence for Repeated Domestic Abuse Tuesday, April 29, 2025 domesticabuse justice jail victims somerset assault restrainingorder accountability safety zerotolerance A man from Somerset, Jonathan Farrelly, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for repeatedly assaulting his partner and violating a restraining order. The 36-year-old admitted to attacking his victim, causing substantial … Read More