Olivia Wood’s sister has spoken movingly about the devastating loss left by her murder, describing it as a “deep empty chasm” carved into her heart. The 29-year-old woman from Somerset was brutally killed by Kieron Goodwin, …
A dog, identified as Buddy, was tragically discovered tied to a weight and drowned in the River Avon in Somerset. The shocking incident occurred in the Weston area of Bath on Friday, March 7. Buddy, a black and brown …
A tragic car crash on the A354 near East Woodyates, North Dorset, resulted in the death of nine-year-old Zac Roe. The accident was caused by his mother, Barbara Roe, who attempted to overtake a Ford Transit van on a blind …
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 …
A man from Somerset, Jonathan Farrelly, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for repeatedly assaulting his partner and violating a restraining order. The 36-year-old admitted to attacking his victim, causing substantial …
A man, Kubilay Bostanli, has been sentenced for attempting to murder another man last summer. Bostanli was found guilty by trial in January after stabbing a man twice in the neck. On June 29, 2024, Bostanli attacked his …
Kieron Goodwin, from Frome, was found guilty of murdering 29-year-old Olivia Wood on the night she intended to end their relationship. This decision followed a five-week trial at Bristol Crown Court where Goodwin denied the …
Marlene Masters-Harding, a beloved grandmother from Somerset, has left a lasting impact through her passion for truth and justice. Born in Bristol, she spent her life advocating for the proper application of the law, …
In a horrifying incident in Plymouth last year, a driver deliberately crashed into a pedestrian, inflicting life-changing injuries. The driver, Jordan Blackmore, believed that government agents were following him and aiming …
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 …
A wave of criminals in Somerset have faced the consequences of their actions in March, as judges have sentenced them to prison for appalling crimes. From abusive partners to dangerous offenders, the latest convicts include …
Craig Coney, 37, from Devizes, has been handed a nine-year prison sentence for sexually exploiting a vulnerable 15-year-old girl in Wiltshire. He was found guilty of treating the victim as if they were in a relationship for …
Throughout September, Somerset saw the incarceration of individuals guilty of heinous crimes. From a killer who fatally stabbed a man to a rapist who assaulted their victim in the woods, the justice system at Taunton and …
A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of non-recent indecent assaults against a child. Edmund Hennessy, aged 72, was convicted of one count of indecent assault against a child under the …
Buckland St Mary’s parish church stands tall in the tranquil village, but its quiet churchyard holds a haunting tale. In February 1823, uproar gripped the area as the search for the killer or killers of 13-year-old Betty …