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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Shane Williams and Sarah Camden, both 29, grew fed up with their demanding nine-to-five roles—Shane as an estate agent and Sarah in banking—that saw them working a combined 90 hours per week with precious little time …
Recent photographs have revealed the extensive scale of a caravan park constructed in Somerset without the necessary planning permission. The site, developed by an individual without official approval, has drawn the attention …
Glastonbury, Somerset—famed for its spiritual heritage and the iconic music festival—has long been a safe haven for the traveller community and those embracing alternative lifestyles. However, this picturesque town is now …
A charming caravan park located next to Somerset’s most renowned tourist destination, Cheddar Gorge, has been put up for sale for the first time in two decades. Chedder Bridge Touring Park offers a rare opportunity for buyers …
Taunton Fire Station experienced a hectic night on Thursday, July 10, responding to two major fires in the surrounding areas. The first incident involved a caravan near Silk Mills, Taunton, which quickly became engulfed in …
Retired lorry driver Christopher Jeff, 60, is facing a staggering £45,000 loss after purchasing a caravan for less than £15,000 at Doniford Bay holiday park in Watchet. Mr. Jeff and his wife Ida, 56, had fond memories from …
A significant disruption on the M5 has been cleared after a caravan crashed and overturned, causing extensive delays. The incident led to long queues, with drivers facing miles of stationary traffic. Emergency services …
A devastating fire broke out in Glastonbury on the evening of Thursday, May 22, destroying one caravan and causing significant damage to another, as well as filling a garage with thick smoke. Firefighters responded promptly …
Arriving at a holiday park instantly transports me to childhood—the excitement, the distant sea air, and the jingle of keys at check-in set the perfect tone. For our three-night getaway in Brean, we stayed in a Platinum …