Far-Right Symbols and Dog Poo Vandalize Somerset Church Wednesday, February 18, 2026 vandalism farright jehovahswitnesses somerset hatecrime police investigation minehead religioustolerance threats A disturbing act of vandalism targeted the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Minehead, Somerset, involving far-right symbols and dog faeces. Between Sunday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 17, individuals defaced … Read More
Tracker Discovered Under Car as Police Investigate Stalking Incident Wednesday, February 18, 2026 stalking tracker police investigation wincanton surveillance suspect somerset crime public Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation after a GPS tracker was found hidden beneath a victim’s car in Wincanton. The incident, which occurred on Monday, November 10, 2025, follows reports of stalking and … Read More
Fire Erupts in Glastonbury Town Centre Wednesday, February 18, 2026 glastonbury fire emergency firefighters blaze towncentre incident response safety investigation A fire broke out recently in Glastonbury town centre, prompting an immediate response from local firefighters. Emergency crews arrived swiftly at the scene to contain the blaze and ensure public safety. Details about the …
Taunton Road Closed Due to House Fire Saturday, February 14, 2026 fire taunton roadclosure emergency firefighters housefire safety property investigation response A house fire on Taunton Road led to the closure of the street as emergency services responded to the incident. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and worked to contain the blaze. To ensure safety, neighbouring …
Lidl Worker Dismissed for Drinking Unpaid 17p Bottle of Water at Wincanton Store Saturday, February 14, 2026 lidl misconduct dismissal employment tribunal water storepolicy staff investigation somerset Julian Oxborough, a loyal Lidl employee with more than 10 years of service at the Wincanton store in Somerset, was dismissed after consuming a 17p bottle of water without paying for it. An employment tribunal later ruled the … Read More
Man Suffers Fractured Jaw in Early Morning Assault at Historic Bath Landmark Thursday, February 12, 2026 assault bath police investigation attack victim cctv grandparade pultneyweir jawfracture A man in his 40s required hospital treatment after being assaulted in Bath city centre near the famous Pultney Weir. The victim was punched in the face around 3:10 a.m. on December 18, sustaining a fractured jaw. The attack … Read More