Sister Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Olivia Wood, Murdered Leaving a 'Deep Empty Chasm' in Family's Heart Thursday, May 8, 2025 murder abuse justice family grief sentencing victim trauma domesticviolence bravery 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 … Read More
RSPCA Investigates Horrific Drowning of Dog in River Avon Friday, May 2, 2025 river avon somerset rspca dog drowning investigation buddy animal welfare justice appeal 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 … Read More
Mother Jailed for Causing Son's Death in Reckless Car Crash Friday, May 2, 2025 tragedy crash mother son death reckless car prison overtake justice 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 … 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
Man Receives Jail Sentence for Repeated Domestic Abuse Tuesday, April 29, 2025 domesticabuse justice jail victims somerset assault restrainingorder accountability safety zerotolerance 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 … Read More
Man Attempts Murder Inside Butcher's Shop Monday, April 28, 2025 attempted stabbing victim butcher assault police psychiatric bravery justice emergency 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 … Read More