Reckless Driver Jailed for Speeding at 90mph in 30mph Zone with Child Onboard Saturday, May 2, 2026 reckless driving police chase child speeding dangerous court imprisonment disqualification Curtis Harrison, 27, of Fullers Way, Odd Down, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after leading police on a dangerous, high-speed chase through residential streets in Chippenham last September. On the evening of … Read More
Somerset Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Childhood Sexual Abuse Friday, May 1, 2026 somerset abuse justice sexualoffences childprotection avonsomersetpolice victimsupport court sentencing paedophile An 85-year-old man from Somerset has been sentenced to spend the remainder of his life in prison following convictions for historic sexual offences, including the rape of a child. The case began when Avon and Somerset Police … Read More
Bath Teen Threatened Teacher with Rape and Deepfake Image Sharing Wednesday, April 29, 2026 bath teen threats deepfake court teacher violence restrainingorder compensation youthjustice A 15-year-old boy from Bath has appeared at Bath Magistrates’ Court following threats made to two teachers. The boy, who was 14 when the offenses occurred and is not named for legal reasons, admitted to three charges during … Read More
Heartfelt Tribute to NHS Worker Ella Cook Killed in Somerset Crash Tuesday, April 28, 2026 nhs tribute accident somerset dangerousdriving blooddonation court sentencing loss family Ella Cook, a dedicated NHS worker, tragically lost her life in a fatal car accident on April 15, 2023, on the A46 in Claverton, Somerset. In a poignant twist of fate, Ella received donated blood—collected and processed by … Read More
Teens Sentenced for Violent New Year’s Day Robberies in Weston-super-Mare Thursday, April 23, 2026 robbery violence weston-super-mare newyear teenagers assault sentencing injuries criminaldamage court Three teenagers from Weston-super-Mare have been sentenced for a series of violent robberies targeting New Year’s Eve revellers and early morning commuters. Danius Melgailis, 18, Mohammed Ahmed, 19, and Henry Hathaway, 18, … Read More
Teens Sentenced for Brutal New Year's Day Robberies Targeting Revellers in Weston-super-Mare Thursday, April 23, 2026 robbery violence sentencing weston-super-mare teenagers grievousbodilyharm newyear crime assault court Three teenagers have been sentenced for a series of violent robberies carried out against New Year’s Eve revellers in Weston-super-Mare. Danius Melgailis, 18, Mohammed Ahmed, 19, and Henry Hathaway, 18—all residents of … Read More