American Soldier Executed at Shepton Mallet Prison for 1944 Rape and Murder of Seven-Year-Old Girl Sunday, April 19, 2026 sheptonmallet worldwarii crime execution northernireland murder militaryjustice mentalhealth familytrauma history Shepton Mallet Prison, steeped in history and countless stories, holds a particularly dark chapter from 1944 that still resonates today. It involves the tragic case of Patricia “Patsy” Wylie, a seven-year-old girl from a … Read More
Man Breaks Into Taunton Pub Twice, Steals Alcohol Friday, April 17, 2026 taunton burglary pub police alcohol theft suspect cctv investigation crime A man broke into a pub in Taunton and stole alcohol, only to return later for a second theft. The incidents occurred during the early hours of Saturday, March 28, between 1:20 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. at a pub on Castle Green. Avon … Read More
Car Thieves Break into Somerset Home, Steal BMW While Owners Sleep Friday, April 17, 2026 somerset clevedon burglary vehicletheft bmw police investigation anpr crime homeinvasion In a troubling incident in Clevedon, Somerset, police are searching for three burglars who broke into a home while the residents were asleep and stole the family’s orange BMW M4 Competition. The break-in occurred around 3 … Read More
Menace e-scooter riders endangering pedestrians in Weston-Super-Mare Monday, April 13, 2026 escooters weston-super-mare police enforcement roadsafety electricbikes illegalriding pedestrians seizure crime Young e-scooter riders have been intentionally targeting pedestrians in Weston-Super-Mare town centre, sparking concern and increased police action. On Friday, April 10, the North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing unit … Read More
Murder Suspect Richard Woolley Charged Following Death in Weston-super-Mare Tuesday, April 7, 2026 murder weston-super-mare court suspect investigation homicide richardwoolley bristol police crime Richard Woolley, aged 58 from Garratts Green Lane, Birmingham, has been formally charged with murder following the discovery of a deceased man at an address in Weston-super-Mare. The 58-year-old appeared at North Somerset … 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