A man from Taunton faces nearly three years off the road after being caught driving under the influence on the wrong side of the A38. On Monday, May 4, Francis Siyachitema, 50, was spotted by a police patrol driving his …
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 …
Holly Ramsey and Adam Peaty have taken the unusual step of temporarily banning public access to a popular attraction in Bath. The couple, who are set to marry this weekend, sought privacy and exclusivity for what promises to …
A 42-year-old man from Yatton Keynell has been banned from driving for 12 months after being caught driving under the influence through a live crash investigation site. Richard John Payne ignored a clearly marked road closure …
Stephen Lee, once a top contender on the World Snooker Tour, has spoken out for the first time since completing his 12-year ban for match-fixing. The ban, issued by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association …
Avon and Somerset Police have imposed a 48-hour dispersal order in Bath’s city centre following a surge of anti-social behaviour incidents earlier this week. The order, effective from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 19, …
Bath Rugby’s dynamic flanker Sam Underhill is set for a tense wait as an independent disciplinary panel reviews a citing complaint against him for a dangerous tackle during the EPCR Challenge Cup final. Underhill played a …
A 39-year-old driver has been banned from the roads for a year following a dangerously reckless overtaking attempt that nearly resulted in a catastrophic head-on collision with a lorry. The harrowing incident occurred on a …
Findings from a recent poll have shown that a significant number of professionals who work with children are supporting the prohibition of smacking in England. This aligns with the existing laws in Wales and Scotland. …
A couple from Orcheston, near Salisbury, has been sentenced for animal welfare offences and for breaching a court-issued animal ban after cattle were found living in squalid conditions at their farm. Michael Babey, 69, …
A Trowbridge man who was caught shoplifting from seven shops and threatening staff has been banned from entering them. Mark Parker, of no fixed abode, is now banned from B&M in Chippenham and other stores for two years after …
Louise Kimber, 43, was caught driving with a blood alcohol level more than three times over the legal limit, endangering the lives of four children in her car. She was observed swerving across the road and even driving into a …
The call for a nationwide ban on mobile phones in UK schools has gained traction, with concerns over children’s exposure to explicit content and the potential harm to their wellbeing. The National Education Union (NEU) and …
Bath Rugby’s Sam Underhill has been suspended for two weeks following a failed appeal to overturn his red card for a high tackle on Olivier Klemenczak during their match against Pau. Despite Underhill’s renowned tackling …
Kingswood School in Bath has taken a proactive step by implementing a ban on phones through the use of ‘Yondr’ pouches, a first for the city. Students in Year Seven to 11 are required to store their phones in these pouches …