On June 10, Marlon Henriques, 30, from Tidworth, Wiltshire, sparked a terrifying police chase after refusing to stop for roads policing officers. Initially spotted speeding at 56mph in a 30mph zone on Marlborough Road, …
Specialists and road safety advocates are calling for the introduction of a legally enforced “maximum driving age,” mandating that drivers relinquish their licences once they reach a certain age. Unlike many other countries, …
Avon and Somerset Police have been granted new powers to combat dangerous driving and illegal racing through Cheddar Gorge, a scenic yet troubled stretch of road. Under a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO), police can …
A momentary lapse behind the wheel had heartbreaking consequences when 20-year-old Cyrus Bailey caused a fatal crash that claimed the life of mother Christine Ibbotson, leaving her daughters shattered. The tragic incident …
Recent data from the Department for Transport highlights Somerset as one of the deadliest places to drive in Great Britain. According to provisional casualty figures for 2024, there were 1,633 fatalities on British roads—a …
As she approaches her 18th birthday, Princess Andre sat down for an exclusive photoshoot with Notebook magazine of the Sunday Mirror, presenting herself as a grounded young woman who values calm over chaos. “I’m not really …
As thousands make their way to the Glastonbury Festival this week, whether from across the UK or beyond, it’s crucial to be aware of some important but often overlooked driving rules. Although the festival officially opens on …
As Princess Andre approaches her 18th birthday, she’s opening up about her preference for low-key celebrations. “I’m not really a big drinker or a big party-goer, but it’ll be nice to go to pubs with my friends,” she shares, …
Glastonbury Festival 2025 is set to welcome over 200,000 festival-goers to the small Somerset village of Pilton, with a population of just over 1,000 residents. As excitement builds for the event beginning June 25 at Worthy …
Nestled near Shaftesbury in Dorset, the B3081’s Zig Zag Hill holds the reputation as Britain’s “bendiest” road. This short but intense stretch covers just about a mile, yet it is packed with a relentless series of sharp …
Dean Lawrence, 50, from Chard, has been banned from driving following a high-speed police chase in Bridgwater, where he was caught driving under the influence of drugs. The incident unfolded at approximately 2:15 a.m. on …
Nathan Law, a 42-year-old resident of Lansdowne, Semington, has been sentenced to one year in prison after leading police on a perilous pursuit through the town of Melksham in May. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, May 7, …
A 22-year-old man, Braden Lynam, has been convicted for deliberately driving his car into two pedestrians and subsequently evading the police. The incident, which occurred in South Western Road in Salisbury last month, …
A devastating single-car crash on a narrow country lane in Devon has claimed the life of an 18-year-old young man and left two others injured. The tragic incident occurred on Pinn Lane near Otterton in the early hours of …
Two men have been sentenced to six months in jail after being discovered with counterfeit driving licenses during a drug raid. The incident took place on February 20, 2024, when law enforcement officers executed a section 23 …