Teenager Among Trio Sentenced for Illegal Hare Coursing Wednesday, February 11, 2026 harecoursing crime wiltshire law police illegal hunting animals justice teenager Three individuals, including a 14-year-old, have been convicted for hare coursing offenses in Wiltshire. Henry Janes, Jamie Janes, and the unnamed teenager pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates' Court on February 9 to … Read More
Disabled Taunton Man Takes Somerset Council to Court Over Alleged Discriminatory Council Tax Scheme Wednesday, January 28, 2026 disability counciltax universalcredit somerset judicialreview equality benefits poverty law finance A disabled man from Taunton is set to challenge Somerset Council in the High Court over changes to its council tax reduction scheme, which he claims are discriminatory and irrational. The council amended its scheme in … Read More
Live: Police Dismantle Cannabis Farm in Bath Building Wednesday, January 21, 2026 police cannabis farm bath illegal raid drug crime law enforcement Police have successfully dismantled a large cannabis farm located inside a building in Bath. Several police cars were seen arriving at the scene earlier today, prompting local curiosity and concern. The operation involved …
Reckless Driver Speeds at 120mph During 47-Mile Police Chase Saturday, January 10, 2026 police chase speeding dangerousdriving mercedes salisbury prison drivingban highspeed law In a dramatic and dangerous incident, Ryan Moore, 20, drove a Mercedes at speeds exceeding 120mph during a high-speed police chase lasting 47 miles through Salisbury, Wiltshire. The pursuit began on December 9 at 11:05 pm … Read More
Climate Protesters Charged Over Bath Abbey Barricade Thursday, January 8, 2026 climate protest bathabbey trespass activism environment court bath demonstration law Four climate activists face criminal trespass charges after allegedly barricading themselves inside Bath Abbey, disrupting a tour group. On Wednesday, January 7, Emma Ireland (41), Katherine Chesterman (60), Stephen Pritchard … Read More
Removing ‘Unlawful’ Flags from Lampposts Costs Somerset Taxpayers £4,500 Daily Saturday, December 6, 2025 somerset flags taxpayers lampposts highways council removal publicsafety community law Somerset Council faces a hefty bill of approximately £4,500 each day to remove flags deemed “unlawful” from lampposts and other highway structures. Over recent months, the council’s highways teams have taken down … Read More