Sex Offender Found Deceased in Somerset Caravan Six Months After Death, Inquest Reveals Thursday, July 9, 2026 sexoffender somerset inquest death caravan decomposition investigation probation manhunt toxicology The body of Richard Scatchard, a 70-year-old sex offender wanted by police in connection with the death of his partner, was found heavily decomposed inside a caravan in Somerset six months after he was last seen, an inquest … Read More
Work on Glastonbury Travellers' Site Could Accelerate Amid Caravan Fires Investigation Tuesday, July 7, 2026 glastonbury travellers arson caravan somerset council policing community enforcement housing Efforts to establish a new temporary site for Glastonbury’s traveller community may be expedited as local authorities respond to a series of recent caravan fires. Police are currently investigating multiple incidents, … Read More
'Dangerous' Caravan Fire Outside Glastonbury Tesco Deemed Suspicious Sunday, June 14, 2026 fire arson caravan glastonbury tesco police investigation damage safety emergency A fire that destroyed two caravans, damaged a third, and left visible scorch marks on a Tesco supermarket near Glastonbury is being investigated as suspicious by the police. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service … Read More
Evacuated Glastonbury Tesco Closes Following Nearby Caravan Fire Sunday, June 14, 2026 glastonbury tesco fire evacuation caravan supermarket emergency blaze safety incident A Tesco supermarket in Glastonbury was forced to close temporarily after a caravan caught fire nearby, prompting a swift evacuation of the premises. The dramatic fire engulfed the caravan, with flames and thick smoke … Read More
Somerset Travellers’ Site Approved for Expansion to Accommodate Seven Families Thursday, April 16, 2026 somerset travellers planning expansion gypsy caravan environment housing community council Somerset Council has granted retrospective planning permission for the expansion of The Stables travellers’ site located at the junction of Isle Abbotts Road and Stowey Lane in Fivehead. The decision allows the site to … Read More
Plans Submitted for New Traveller Site Near Axbridge Tuesday, March 31, 2026 traveller axbridge gypsy travellersite accommodation planning somerset caravan roma housing A new planning application has been submitted for a traveller site located just north of the A371 near Axbridge. The proposal seeks permission to establish a family pitch accommodating three caravans to support the local … Read More