Historic Sherborne Building Fire: Preventable Tragedy Sparks Calls for Accountability Wednesday, April 29, 2026 sherborne newellhouse historic fire dorset heritage conservation antisocial investigation council The former Newell House School in Sherborne, a historic and much-loved Grade II listed building, was severely damaged by a fire on April 26. The blaze, first reported at 5:58 pm, raged for hours, causing the roof to collapse … Read More
Historic Sherborne Building Blaze 'Could Have Been Prevented' Wednesday, April 29, 2026 sherborne newellhouse historic fire cpre dorsetcouncil preservation antisocial investigation heritage The former Newell House School, a cherished Grade II listed building in Sherborne, Dorset, was severely damaged by a fire believed to have been deliberately set on the evening of Sunday, April 26. The blaze, which started … Read More
Dispersal Order Issued in Quiet Countryside Town Amid Rise in Youth Anti-Social Behaviour Friday, April 24, 2026 dispersal antisocial police order youth behaviour bradfordonavon countryside community safety Wiltshire Police have enacted a dispersal order in the tranquil town of Bradford on Avon following a surge in reports of anti-social behaviour linked to groups of young people. The section 35 order came into effect at 3pm on … Read More
Dispersal Order Enacted in Quiet Countryside Town Amid Youth Anti-Social Behaviour Concerns Friday, April 24, 2026 dispersal order antisocial behaviour police bradfordonavon youth safety countryside wiltshire A dispersal order has been issued in the tranquil town of Bradford on Avon following a rise in reports of anti-social behaviour, particularly among young people. Wiltshire Police enforced a Section 35 order effective from 3pm … Read More
Bridgwater Sweet Shop in ‘Antisocial Hotspot’ Granted Alcohol Licence Despite Objections Tuesday, April 7, 2026 bridgwater alcohol licensing antisocial crime localgovernment safety council community regulation A sweet shop in Bridgwater town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, despite being located in an area identified as an “antisocial behaviour hotspot.” The Sweet Box, operated by Jeyatheepan … Read More
Bridgwater Sweet Shop Granted Controversial Alcohol Licence Despite Antisocial Behaviour Concerns Tuesday, April 7, 2026 bridgwater alcohol licence antisocial behaviour licensing council crime retail regulation A Bridgwater sweet shop in the town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, despite being located in an area known for antisocial behaviour. The Sweet Box, owned by Jeyatheepan … Read More