Torched Derelict Building in Sherborne Sparks Calls for Urgent Action Tuesday, April 28, 2026 sherborne fire newellhouse antisocialbehaviour vandalism publicsafety dorsetcouncil investigation roadclosure listedbuilding A deliberate fire has severely damaged a derelict building in Sherborne, drawing urgent calls for remedial action from local authorities. The fire broke out at the former Newell House School on Cornhill, near the A30, at 5:58 … Read More
Notorious Weston-super-Mare Home Boarded Up After Persistent Complaints Sunday, March 8, 2026 weston-super-mare bourneville avonsomerset alliancehomes drugdealing antisocialbehaviour housing communitysafety police boardedup Authorities have taken decisive action to close and board up a property on the Bourneville estate in Weston-super-Mare, following repeated complaints about drug dealing and anti-social behaviour. Avon and Somerset Police, … Read More
Police Close Taunton Shop for Selling Illegal Tobacco and Counterfeit Goods Thursday, December 11, 2025 taunton police closure illegaltobacco counterfeit vapes tradingstandards antisocialbehaviour crime community A shop located in Taunton has been ordered to close after authorities uncovered the sale of illegal tobacco, non-compliant vaping products, and counterfeit goods. The closure was enacted on Monday, December 8, through a joint … Read More
Bailiffs Board Up Disused Papa Johns in Glastonbury Following Anti-Social Behaviour Friday, October 31, 2025 glastonbury papajohns bailiffs squatting antisocialbehaviour courtorder police disorder housing crime Bailiffs have sealed off a disused Papa Johns building in Market Place, Glastonbury, after it was occupied by squatters and linked to persistent anti-social behaviour. Avon and Somerset Police reported that the premises … Read More
Somerset Seaside Town’s Reputation Tarnished by Summer Traveller Disruptions Tuesday, September 30, 2025 burnham travellers somerset council encampments antisocialbehaviour transitsite enforcement vandalism localbusiness Somerset Council faces mounting pressure after Burnham-on-Sea endured a turbulent summer marked by repeated traveller encampments causing widespread disruption and damage to the town’s reputation. Burnham-on-Sea North … Read More
Derelict Former South West School Now a Serious Arson and Anti-Social Behaviour Risk Wednesday, September 24, 2025 dorset newallhouse arson antisocialbehaviour heritage derelict firesafety historicbuilding vandalism council A long-abandoned building in Dorset, once a school, has become a significant arson threat and a hotspot for anti-social behaviour. More than two years ago, Dorset Council stated the property was “under review,” but local … Read More