Driver Jailed Following Reckless Police Chase Through Melksham Tuesday, May 13, 2025 police chase dangerous driving melksham arrested prison law roadpolicing offense Nathan Law, a 42-year-old resident of Lansdowne, Semington, has been sentenced to one year in prison after leading police on a perilous pursuit through the town of Melksham in May. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, May 7, … Read More
Somerset Special Constable Charged with Harassment Wednesday, May 7, 2025 somerset specialconstable harassment suspension police court investigation misconduct accountability law A Somerset special constable, James Mouzoure, has been charged with harassment against a woman over a period of three months. The 35-year-old faces allegations of sending persistent texts, phone calls, and social media … Read More
Majority of Professionals Call for Ban on Smacking Children in England Friday, May 2, 2025 smacking children professionals england ban survey nspcc law child protection legislation Findings from a recent poll have shown that a significant number of professionals who work with children are supporting the prohibition of smacking in England. This aligns with the existing laws in Wales and Scotland. … 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
Rise in Malicious Communications: Mapping Offences in Somerset Wednesday, August 28, 2024 somerset offences keyboard trolls birmingham blackpool pandemic communication malicious law The past five years have seen a significant surge in malicious communications offences in Somerset, with over 15,000 cases reported. This troubling trend is being attributed in part to the actions of “keyboard … Read More
Massive Drug Seizure and Cash Recovery in South West England Thursday, November 30, 2023 drugs seizure cash police crime community enforcement law operation south west Since the launch of Operation Scorpion, a joint mission across five police forces in the South West, authorities have been successful in making the region increasingly hostile towards drug dealers. With 629 arrests, 350 … Read More