A corporate manslaughter investigation into Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), which treated triple killer Valdo Calocane, has been welcomed by Barnaby Webber’s mother as a crucial step toward …
Two men involved in a burglary in Yeovil that targeted video game consoles and cash have been sentenced to prison. Wayne Shortland, 43, from Yeovil, and Lewis Coombes, 38, from Castle Cary, were captured on a doorbell camera …
Residents of Berkeley House, a 10-storey block of flats on Snow Hill in Bath, have endured escalating anti-social behaviour over the past six months, leaving many feeling unsafe and vulnerable. Non-residents illegally …
Walcot Rugby Club, located on Lansdown Road just north of Bath, is aiming to enhance its facilities by introducing four covered padel courts. This initiative comes as rugby participation declines, while interest in the …
Bath, renowned for its Georgian architecture and World Heritage status, has been locked in a surprisingly noisy dispute over the increasingly popular sport of padel—a game invented in Mexico in 1969 combining elements of …
Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city celebrated for its Georgian architecture, has had an unlikely feud with the growing sport of padel—a Mexican racquet game invented in 1969. The conflict centered on the noise generated by …
Plans to construct the first padel courts near Bath have sparked concern in the tranquil village of Bathampton, as the sport gains popularity but local residents worry about potential noise disruption. The Bath & North East …
Victims of sexual assault in the UK are facing devastating delays in the criminal justice system, with cases dragging on for more than a year before reaching a resolution. Wera Hobhouse, the Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, has …
Plans to include padel courts in the major refurbishment of Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath have been dropped following concerns over noise disturbance. The initial proposal, which featured four padel courts, was rejected by …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …