Avon Valley Railway Overcomes Fraud with Community Support Monday, May 5, 2025 railway fraud community bristol fundraising volunteers recovery resilience heritage festival The Avon Valley Railway in Bristol has been on a path to recovery following a devastating £50,000 fraud incident that shook the volunteer-led heritage site to its core. Roger Eynon, chairman of the Avon Valley Railway … Read More
Six Men Convicted in South West New Town Bribery Building Scandal Saturday, May 3, 2025 bribery corruption scandal construction bribe cranbrook e.on contracts fraud money laundering Six individuals have been found guilty in a £2 million construction bribery scandal involving the development of a new town in the South West. Cranbrook, situated near Exeter, fell victim to the corrupt practices of certain … Read More
Cranbrook Construction Bribery Scandal: Six Men Convicted Saturday, May 3, 2025 construction bribery scandal cranbrook corruption fraud bribery scandal e.on criminal conspiracy money laundering Six individuals, including a man from Somerset, have been convicted in connection with a £2million bribery scandal linked to the construction of Cranbrook, a new town near Exeter in the South West. The corrupt build bosses … Read More
Rogue Builder Ordered to Pay Just £114 in Compensation for Unfinished £90,000 Extension Wednesday, April 30, 2025 rogue builder compensation fraud unfinished extension victim impact court justice awareness A rogue builder has been ordered to pay a mere £114 in compensation after taking £90,000 from a couple for work he failed to complete, leaving his victims to deal with the aftermath. James O’Shaughnessy, trading as EJ Build … Read More
Beware of Rogue Traders in North Somerset Thursday, April 10, 2025 north somerset rogue traders homeowners deceitful operators trading standards property improvements spring fraud consumer protection citizens advice As the spring season prompts homeowners to consider property improvements, North Somerset Council is cautioning residents against a rise in rogue traders looking to take advantage of the situation. The council’s trading … Read More
Stay Alert: Somerset Police Warn of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams Saturday, November 25, 2023 scams somerset police black friday cyber monday fraud shopping online security action Shopping during Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be an exhilarating experience for many, but local police are cautioning shoppers to be vigilant as they hit the streets for these major shopping events. Mark Shelford, the … Read More