Superyacht Head Chef Dies in Tragic Drowning Incident After Night of Drinking in France Wednesday, October 22, 2025 superyacht chef drowning france alcohol accident inquest laciotat atlantico crew Flinn Sessions, a 22-year-old head chef from Wimborne, Dorset, tragically drowned after falling from the quayside where the superyacht Atlantico was moored in La Ciotat, near Marseille, France. The incident occurred in the … Read More
Budgens in Somerset Granted 24-Hour Alcohol Sales Despite Community Concerns Wednesday, October 22, 2025 budgens somerset wells alcohol licensing residents noise antisocial petrolstation crime A Budgens store in Wells, Somerset, will now be able to sell alcohol around the clock, despite significant concerns from nearby residents about potential noise, crime, and rowdy behavior. The store, located inside the Esso … Read More
Record Cider Crops Yield Alcohol Levels Too High for Pub Sales Saturday, October 11, 2025 cider alcohol summer crop apples brewing pubs regulation climate production This year’s exceptionally hot summer has led to a bumper crop of cider apples, but it has also caused an unexpected problem for cider producers. The increased heat has boosted the sugar levels in the apples, resulting in … Read More
Bumper Cider Crops Lead to Overly Strong Alcoholic Drinks Unsuitable for Pubs Saturday, October 11, 2025 cider crops alcohol summer pubs harvest fermentation regulations apples beverage This year’s exceptionally hot summer has resulted in an unusually large cider apple harvest, but with a twist. The intense heat has caused the apples to develop higher sugar levels than usual, leading to cider with a … Read More
Somerset Murderer-Turned-Journalist Dies After Falling Into Marina Waters Wednesday, October 8, 2025 journalism prison reform alcohol drowning murder rehabilitation writing legacy coroner Erwin James Monahan, a former murderer turned celebrated journalist, tragically drowned after slipping from a pontoon at Brixham Marina. Known professionally as Erwin James, he had previously made headlines for his poignant … Read More
Police Seek Help After Theft and Threats at Taunton Supermarket Thursday, September 4, 2025 theft taunton supermarket police alcohol assault vandalism suspect avonsomerset investigation Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a theft and threatening incident that took place at a supermarket on Roman Road, Taunton, in early July. On the evening of July 2nd, around 6pm, a man reportedly took several bottles … Read More