A tragic crash on the A303 near Charnage Hill, close to Mere, has resulted in the death of a motorcyclist and charges against a man from Bali. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, when a …
At Yeovil District Hospital in Somerset, a two-week-old baby named Brendon Staddon was discovered in his hospital cot with horrific injuries, including a crushed skull, Severe trauma to his head, neck, jaw, legs, and wrists …
The heartbreaking case of Brendon Staddon, a two-week-old baby who died while in hospital care, has come before the courts. Daniel Gunter, 27, and Sophie Staddon, 23, are standing trial at Bristol Crown Court, accused of …
Ben Starr, 35, has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting manslaughter in the death of his brother, Lee Starr. The fatal altercation occurred at the Foxhill motocross event on August 22, 2024. The brothers …
Ben Millin, a 32-year-old resident of Roping Road, Yeovil, has been formally charged with four counts of fraud by false representation. The charges stem from allegations that Millin fraudulently opened several credit accounts …
Five men have been charged in connection with a poaching incident near Stonehenge. On the night of January 29, a group of camouflaged individuals accompanied by dogs were spotted in a field near Cholderton, close to Amesbury. …
A 27-year-old man from Chard has been charged after reportedly driving at speeds reaching 100mph—more than twice the 40mph speed limit—in a dangerous police chase on Sunday, June 22. The incident began when the driver failed …
James Heppel, a 44-year-old fraudster from Staverton, Wiltshire, has been ordered to repay over £140,000 following his involvement in a £5.7 million cryptocurrency scam. The confiscation order was issued after an extensive …
A psychiatric nurse from Yeovil has been sentenced to seven years in prison after engaging in a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient under his care. Adam Culverwell, 53, who worked as a Community Psychiatric Nurse …
A Somerset man, Brandon Allen, has been sentenced after repeatedly stalking and harassing his former partner, causing her significant distress. The 24-year-old made persistent phone calls—sometimes up to ten times in a …
A 24-year-old man from Somerset, Brandon Allen, repeatedly harassed his former partner with persistent phone calls and threatening visits, a court in Bath heard. Allen would call his victim up to ten times consecutively, even …
Nathan Dickson broke down in the dock at Bath Magistrates' Court, fearing imminent imprisonment after stealing money from a charity on two separate occasions. On August 14, 2024, Dickson took a charity pot containing …
Nathan Dickson, a 44-year-old man from Bath, broke down in the dock at Bath Magistrates’ Court as he faced sentencing for stealing money from a charity pot on two occasions. Dickson targeted a shop on Mount Road, Bath, …
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment after brutally murdering a man they wrongly believed was a convicted paedophile. David Garland and Mark Roberts were found guilty of murder and conspiracy to cause grievous …
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment after fatally attacking a man they wrongly believed to be a convicted paedophile. David Garland received a life sentence with a minimum term of 32 years, and Mark Roberts was …