'Kind and caring' school teacher, 24, dies after cocaine and alcohol use Monday, February 16, 2026 teacher tragedy alcohol cocaine death memorial education cardiff inquest charity Emily Rose Browning, a 24-year-old primary school teacher known for her kindness and dedication, tragically died after a night of alcohol and cocaine use. Emily, from Midsomer Norton and teaching at Gladstone Primary School … Read More
Five-Year Driving Ban for Man Who Drank 'A Couple of Ports' Before Driving 4x4 Monday, February 9, 2026 drinkdriving ban 4x4 disqualified alcohol police sentencing insurance rehabilitation road safety Trevor Nex, a 43-year-old man from Baytree Farm, Watchfield, Highbridge, has been handed a five-year driving ban for driving his 4x4 under the influence of alcohol. Nex admitted to having “a couple of ports” before taking the … Read More
Shoplifter Jailed for Stealing Sweets, Alcohol, and Electric Toothbrush from Trowbridge Supermarkets Monday, January 26, 2026 theft shoplifting supermarket trowbridge alcohol sweets electrictoothbrush sentencing police retailcrime A prolific shoplifter who targeted supermarkets in Trowbridge has been sentenced to jail after stealing sweets, alcohol, and even an electric toothbrush. John Vann, 37, with no fixed address, admitted to 11 counts of theft … Read More
Front-line Support for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Somerset Secured Until 2029 Saturday, January 24, 2026 somerset addiction alcohol drugs funding publichealth turningpoint ketamine youth support Somerset Council has committed to funding the Somerset Drugs and Alcohol Service (SDAS) through 2029, ensuring ongoing support for thousands of residents battling drug and alcohol addiction. Currently, SDAS assists … Read More
Front-line Support for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Somerset Secured Through 2029 Saturday, January 24, 2026 somerset addiction drug alcohol funding publichealth council turningpoint youth ketamine Thousands of Somerset residents will continue to receive crucial support for drug and alcohol addiction following a recent commitment to extend funding for front-line services until 2029. Somerset Council funds the Somerset … Read More
Arts Centre’s Alcohol Licence Delayed Again Due to Councillor Absence Thursday, December 4, 2025 somerset artscentre licensing councillors postponement alcohol newcross southpetherton councilmeeting disability A public hearing on granting an alcohol licence to a Somerset arts centre has been postponed for the second time in a week after a councillor failed to attend. The New Cross Arts Centre and tea room, located on the outskirts … Read More