Arson Attack Destroys Minibuses for Vulnerable Communities Sunday, April 27, 2025 arson minibuses fire somerset disabilities children vandalism investigation community park-and-ride An arson attack has resulted in the destruction of seven specially adapted minibuses used by children and people with disabilities, leaving them with smashed windows, melted tires, and completely written off. The incident … Read More
Husband sentenced to life for murder of University lecturer Friday, April 25, 2025 murder university lecturer life sentence husband stabbing investigation vigil community Paul Butler has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 27 years, for the murder of Plymouth University lecturer Claire Chick. The 53-year-old pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court for the … Read More
Fatal Gas Explosion and Fire in South West Flats Thursday, April 24, 2025 explosion fire casualty evacuation investigation tragedy penzance south west flats gas Tragedy struck a block of flats in Penzance, Cornwall, following a suspected gas explosion and subsequent fire, resulting in the death of a man in his 40s. Emergency services, including Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall … Read More
Family's Anguish Over Teen's Death & Calls for Justice Tuesday, April 22, 2025 teen death family police justice tragedy investigation community advocacy law The tragic and unjust death of Ben Smith, an 18-year-old teen, has left his family and community grieving and calling for justice. Ben was fatally injured in an altercation, and his family believes that the police and Crown … Read More
Man Brutally Attacked in Chard Street Altercation Tuesday, April 22, 2025 assault chard altercation police cctv goatee injuries investigation suspect tattoos In a disturbing incident, a man was viciously attacked in Chard, sustaining severe injuries including a broken shoulder joint and multiple arm fractures, the police have reported. The assault occurred at approximately 4am on … Read More
EE Workers Suspended for Mistreating Cat in Doorbell Video Tuesday, April 22, 2025 ee workers suspended cat video mistreatment doorbell iceberg investigation money expert Two EE workers have faced suspension after a doorbell camera captured them holding a cat by the scruff of its neck and carrying it around. The video, which has gone viral on social media and was also sent to SomersetLive, … Read More