Gang of Thieves Jailed for Nearly £700k ATM Heist Spree Monday, March 9, 2026 theft burglary atm crime police investigation sentencing stolenvehicles gang uk A gang of thieves who stole nearly £700,000 from cash machines across the UK, including Somerset, have been sentenced after their boastful WhatsApp messages helped police track them down. Over the course of nearly a year, the … Read More
Banks Announce 24 Branch Closures Across UK in November Including Somerset Wednesday, October 29, 2025 bankclosures lloydsbank branchclosures digitalbanking cashaccess atm bankinghubs link financialinclusion ukbanks In November, 24 bank branches across the UK will close, continuing a trend of shrinking physical banking locations. Lloyds Bank leads the pack with 16 branch closures in key cities such as Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield, and … Read More
Cash Stolen from Village ATM After Forced Entry in Early Hours Friday, May 16, 2025 atm robbery somerset burglary police investigation southpetherton crime cctv theft In the early hours of Monday, May 12, a building in the village of South Petherton, Somerset, was broken into and cash was stolen from an ATM. The incident was reported at 1:37 a.m. on St James Street, prompting a swift … Read More