Dorset Council has terminated the contracts of 11 interim officers following serious breaches of financial regulations and undisclosed gifts, according to a recently released internal audit report. These officers were …
Recent Home Office statistics reveal that crime is increasing across Somerset, with certain areas facing significantly higher risks. A new crime map highlights the neighborhoods where residents are most vulnerable to becoming …
A kitchen fitter based in Bath has been ordered to repay over £34,000 after deposit money from customers mysteriously disappeared. John Upson, 50, trading as Kitchens of Bath Ltd, accepted deposits of £12,810.61 and …
Ben Millin, a 32-year-old resident of Roping Road, Yeovil, has been formally charged with four counts of fraud by false representation. The charges stem from allegations that Millin fraudulently opened several credit accounts …
James Heppel, a 44-year-old fraudster from Staverton, Wiltshire, has been ordered to repay over £140,000 following his involvement in a £5.7 million cryptocurrency scam. The confiscation order was issued after an extensive …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …