Concerns Raised Over Council’s Long-Term Misuse of Historic Building Wednesday, January 14, 2026 council historic building heritage preservation community misuse conservation deterioration exploitation For the last five decades, the council has been using a historic building in ways that many believe have compromised its heritage value. Community members and heritage advocates argue that the building has been ‘used and … Read More
Somerset Paedophile Sentenced for Exploiting Vulnerable Children Friday, November 14, 2025 somerset paedophile exploitation childabuse grooming sentence justice police offender conviction Andrew Cobb, a 54-year-old man from Monmouth Street, Bridgwater, has been sentenced to over six years in prison following a police sting operation that uncovered his extensive child exploitation offences. Cobb targeted and … Read More
Seven Men Charged with Over 40 Counts of Child Sexual Exploitation in Bristol Wednesday, November 12, 2025 exploitation bristol investigation cps safeguarding prosecution police victims justice offences Seven men have been formally charged with more than 40 offences involving the sexual exploitation of 11 teenage victims in Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police announced these charges today, following an extensive investigation … Read More
Brothels Raided in Major Human Trafficking Investigation Leading to Multiple Arrests Friday, October 17, 2025 humantrafficking arrests brothels modernslavery exploitation prostitution safeguarding investigation police swrocu In a coordinated crackdown on human trafficking and exploitation, five individuals have been arrested in connection with offenses including modern slavery and conspiracy to control prostitution for financial gain. The arrests … Read More
Yeovil Nurse Sentenced to Seven Years for Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Patient Tuesday, June 17, 2025 nurse abuse patient psychiatric healthcare exploitation justice court dorset conviction A psychiatric nurse from Yeovil has been sentenced to seven years in prison after engaging in a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient under his care. Adam Culverwell, 53, who worked as a Community Psychiatric Nurse … Read More
I Peddled Heroin at 14 and Ran Away from Home — This Is Why Saturday, May 31, 2025 care missingchildren foster exploitation trafficking vulnerability reform grooming advocacy children Children in care face a uniquely perilous mix of vulnerability and rebellion, placing them at a disproportionate risk of going missing. Louise Allen, artist, author, and advocate for foster children, vividly describes feeling … Read More