An e-scooter rider’s accident in Nailsea took a turn for the worse after local police witnessed the crash and took swift enforcement action. During the recent bank holiday weekend, officers from the town’s neighbourhood …
A man from Somerset, along with two others, has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to make fraudulent “swatting” calls targeting the UK, United States, and Canada. Liam White, 23, from Weston-super-Mare, Dylan Ash, …
A significant update to dog-related legislation has come into force, bringing stricter rules and harsher penalties for owners in England and Wales. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, effective from March …
Three members of a hunt have been formally charged with illegally hunting a wild mammal, following a police investigation in Somerset. Ross Cordery, 45, Wayne Greggory, 48, and James Parish, 31, face charges under the Hunting …
A 16-year-old boy has entered a not guilty plea to the charge of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The accused, whose identity remains protected due to his age, appeared before Bristol Crown Court on …
Avon & Somerset Police have issued a stark warning: there is no safe or legal way to strangle your partner during sex. In response to a troubling rise in cases involving young people being choked during consensual encounters, …
The Theatre Royal in Bath was packed to the brim on Tuesday night for the highly anticipated opening of Prima Facie, starring the incomparable Jodie Comer, best known for her role in Killing Eve. From early evening, young …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 numerous …
Richard Huish College’s aspiring lawyers have once again made a powerful statement by winning the South Wales regional heat of the Bar Mock Trial Competition for the second year running. This remarkable achievement highlights …
Students from Richard Huish College’s Law School have secured a remarkable second consecutive victory in the South Wales regional heat of the Bar Mock Trial Competition. The Somerset-based team shone at Cardiff Crown Court on …