Tourist Hotspot Flat Shut Down by Police Following Drug Use and Disorder Tuesday, July 15, 2025 police closure drugs antisocial behaviour bath community crime neighbourhood law Police have shuttered a flat in central Bath after ongoing drug use and anti-social behaviour severely disrupted the local community. On July 14, Bath Magistrates' Court granted a three-month closure order for the property in … Read More
Drug and Drunk Driver Sentenced for Fatal Crash That Killed Beloved Grandmother in Taunton Friday, July 11, 2025 taunton drugs dui dangerousdriving fatalcrash sentencing road safety disqualifieddriver cannabis cocaine A disqualified driver high on cannabis, cocaine, and alcohol has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for causing the death of a beloved grandmother in Taunton. Michael Atkinson, 38, was captured on CCTV weaving … Read More
Contaminated Blue Pills Sold as Valium Pose Overdose Risk in Somerset Thursday, July 3, 2025 valium somerset overdose opiate publichealth drugwarning toxicology police safety drugs Health officials in Somerset have issued a serious warning about blue pills being sold as Valium that may be contaminated with a potent opiate, increasing the risk of overdose. The Wellington Medical Centre received alerts … Read More
Yeovil MP Champions Naloxone Rollout to Combat Rising Overdose Deaths Thursday, July 3, 2025 naloxone overdose drugs addiction publichealth salvationarmy adamdance opioids awareness prevention Adam Dance, Member of Parliament for Yeovil, has undergone training to administer naloxone, a vital emergency antidote for opioid overdoses, as part of a campaign led by The Salvation Army to increase public access to this … Read More
Property Closed by Court Order Amid Drug and Anti-Social Behaviour Concerns Wednesday, July 2, 2025 closure drugs antisocial policing community devizes magistrates law safety wiltshire A property on Bridewell Street in Devizes has been officially closed under a court order due to persistent issues involving drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Swindon Magistrates granted a three-month closure order on … Read More
Somerset Criminals Sentenced in June Include Murderers and Sex Offenders Tuesday, July 1, 2025 somerset crime justice murder drugs sexoffences sentencing bristol law courts 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 … Read More