Calls to Close Shotgun Law Loophole Following Schoolboy’s Tragic Death Wednesday, July 23, 2025 shotgun law loophole coroner dorset schoolboy suicide licence homeoffice firearms The Home Office is being called upon to address a critical loophole in shotgun legislation following the tragic death of Jairus Earl, a 15-year-old schoolboy who took his own life at his family’s holiday home in Dorset. … Read More
Tourist Hotspot Flat Shut Down by Police Following Drug Use and Disorder Tuesday, July 15, 2025 police closure drugs antisocial behaviour bath community crime neighbourhood law Police have shuttered a flat in central Bath after ongoing drug use and anti-social behaviour severely disrupted the local community. On July 14, Bath Magistrates' Court granted a three-month closure order for the property in … Read More
Man Convicted of Historic Sexual Abuse Against 13-Year-Old Boy Monday, July 14, 2025 conviction abuse historic sexual justice victim sentencing trial resilience law Stefon Winter, 73, formerly of Goatacre, Calne, has been found guilty of historic sexual offences against a 13-year-old boy. The convictions, which include two counts of buggery and three counts of indecent assault, relate to … Read More
Property Closed by Court Order Amid Drug and Anti-Social Behaviour Concerns Wednesday, July 2, 2025 closure drugs antisocial policing community devizes magistrates law safety wiltshire A property on Bridewell Street in Devizes has been officially closed under a court order due to persistent issues involving drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Swindon Magistrates granted a three-month closure order on … Read More
Somerset Criminals Sentenced in June Include Murderers and Sex Offenders Tuesday, July 1, 2025 somerset crime justice murder drugs sexoffences sentencing bristol law courts In June 2025, several individuals from Somerset and neighboring regions were sentenced for serious crimes, including murder, drug trafficking, and sexual offences. Crown Courts in the area have acted decisively to bring … Read More
Two Women Banned from Bath Shops After Multiple Theft Convictions Wednesday, June 25, 2025 shoplifting theft bath criminalbehaviourorder police shopkeepers crime business law enforcement Two women, Caroline Beaverstock and Samantha Selway, both 35, have been convicted of multiple shoplifting offences in Bath, causing significant disruption for local retailers. The pair appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court … Read More