Bridgwater Sweet Shop in ‘Antisocial Hotspot’ Granted Alcohol Licence Despite Objections Tuesday, April 7, 2026 bridgwater alcohol licensing antisocial crime localgovernment safety council community regulation A sweet shop in Bridgwater town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, despite being located in an area identified as an “antisocial behaviour hotspot.” The Sweet Box, operated by Jeyatheepan … Read More
Bridgwater Sweet Shop Granted Controversial Alcohol Licence Despite Antisocial Behaviour Concerns Tuesday, April 7, 2026 bridgwater alcohol licence antisocial behaviour licensing council crime retail regulation A Bridgwater sweet shop in the town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, despite being located in an area known for antisocial behaviour. The Sweet Box, owned by Jeyatheepan … Read More
Teenager Assaulted in Taunton Park; Police Seek Suspect Wednesday, April 1, 2026 assault teenager taunton victoriapark police investigation suspect cctv attack crime A 16-year-old boy was assaulted during an altercation in Victoria Park, Taunton. According to police reports, the incident involved a confrontation between a man and three teenage boys. During the encounter, the man punched … Read More
Teen Boy Assaulted in Taunton Park; Police Seek Suspect Wednesday, April 1, 2026 assault taunton victoriapark police cctv teenageboy investigation suspect bowlerhat crime A 16-year-old boy was assaulted in Victoria Park, Taunton, during an altercation involving a group of three teenage boys and a man. Police responded to reports of the incident, which occurred around 11:30 pm on Friday, … Read More
Hooded Gang Targets Bridgwater Shops in Planned Tobacco Heist Wednesday, April 1, 2026 bridgwater burglary tobacco police crime investigation shoplifting theft avon somerset A gang of hooded suspects carried out a meticulously planned burglary targeting two shops on Parkway in Bridgwater, stealing a significant quantity of tobacco products. The break-ins occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, … Read More
Police Seek Suspects in Somerset Barber Shop Arson Wednesday, April 1, 2026 arson somerset police suspects investigation crime fire barber authorities manhunt Police are actively searching for the men believed to be involved in an arson attack at a barber shop in Somerset. The incident, which caused significant damage, has prompted local authorities to release photos of the … Read More