Councillors Upheld in Blocking Noise-Heavy Padel Courts in Bath Tuesday, July 29, 2025 padel bath noise planning councillors sports courts appeal residents council sport Councillors in Bath have been vindicated in their decision to block the city’s first Padel courts, following an appeal that confirmed the distinctive “gunfire-like” noise of the sport as a legitimate reason for refusal. … Read More
Smash Padel to Launch Taunton’s First Covered Padel Courts Friday, July 18, 2025 padel taunton smashpadel queenscollege sports coaching community grassroots courts development sport Taunton is set to become a key destination for padel lovers with an exciting new partnership between Queen’s College and Smash Padel. The collaboration will bring six state-of-the-art covered padel courts to the school’s … Read More
Court Overhaul Could End Jury Trials for Serious Crimes Amid Record Backlog Wednesday, July 9, 2025 justice backlog leveson courts reform jury crowncourt magistrates delays trials The British judicial system is grappling with an unprecedented backlog of nearly 77,000 cases in Crown Courts, with some hearings delayed until 2029. This growing crisis has sparked calls for sweeping reforms aimed at … Read More
Somerset Criminals Sentenced in June Include Murderers and Sex Offenders Tuesday, July 1, 2025 somerset crime justice murder drugs sexoffences sentencing bristol law courts In June 2025, several individuals from Somerset and neighboring regions were sentenced for serious crimes, including murder, drug trafficking, and sexual offences. Crown Courts in the area have acted decisively to bring … Read More
March's Notorious Somerset Criminals Brought to Justice Tuesday, April 1, 2025 somerset criminals jail violence abuse justice imprisonment courts sentencing convictions A wave of criminals in Somerset have faced the consequences of their actions in March, as judges have sentenced them to prison for appalling crimes. From abusive partners to dangerous offenders, the latest convicts include … Read More
Motorists Face Convictions in Somerset Courts Sunday, November 26, 2023 somerset courts driving offenses convictions motorists mobile phone fines penalties supervision A number of motorists in Somerset have recently faced convictions in local courts for various driving offenses. The individuals involved were found guilty of offenses such as using a mobile phone while driving and failing to … Read More