Five-Year Driving Ban for Man Who Drank 'A Couple of Ports' Before Driving 4x4 Monday, February 9, 2026 drinkdriving ban 4x4 disqualified alcohol police sentencing insurance rehabilitation road safety Trevor Nex, a 43-year-old man from Baytree Farm, Watchfield, Highbridge, has been handed a five-year driving ban for driving his 4x4 under the influence of alcohol. Nex admitted to having “a couple of ports” before taking the … Read More
Man Arrested Following Three-Car Collision in Taunton Wednesday, January 28, 2026 taunton crash arrest drinkdriving police collision wickesroundabout bmw citroen investigation A man was taken into custody after a three-car collision occurred on Saturday evening in Taunton. The incident happened at approximately 7:15 pm on January 24 at the Wickes Roundabout, a key junction linking the A38, A358, … Read More
M5 Van Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Drink and Drug Driving Following Collision with Passenger Bus Friday, November 28, 2025 m5 somerset crash van bus arrest drinkdriving drugdriving police collision A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after a collision between a van and a passenger bus on the M5 motorway in Somerset. Emergency services responded to the incident on Monday evening, … Read More
Rugby Legend Gill Burns to Lead Charity Match Honoring Teen Victim of Drink-Driving Friday, November 7, 2025 rugby charity drinkdriving roadsafety memorial womensports community fundraiser animalwelfare education sport This November, the Beth Branson Memorial Match & Fundraiser returns for its third year, bringing together community spirit, rugby passion, and a powerful message against drink-driving. The event honors 19-year-old Bethany … Read More
Police Officer Charged with Drink Driving Following Off-Duty Incident Thursday, October 30, 2025 wiltshire police drinkdriving swindon suspension magistratescourt offduty incident alcohollimit pcandrews A Wiltshire Police officer has been charged with drink driving after an off-duty incident in Swindon. The 19-year-old officer, PC Ted Andrews, was found to have blown over the legal alcohol limit during the event, which … Read More
Drink Driver Jailed After Taking Vehicle Without Consent and Driving on Blown Out Tyre Thursday, October 16, 2025 drinkdriving theft intoxication arrest court sentencing vehicle accident police prosecution Jason Povey, 36, homeless, has been sentenced to four months in prison for driving under the influence, taking a vehicle without consent, and other serious offences. The incident occurred in Trowbridge on the evening of … Read More