Somerset Pensioner Accused as ‘Drug Mule’ Battles for Life in Chilean Prison Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset prison chile drugs pneumonia extradition legal health courier imprisonment William ‘Billy Boy’ Eastment, an 80-year-old bowls enthusiast from Somerset, is fighting for his life after being imprisoned in Chile’s notorious Santiago 1 Penitentiary. Arrested last May for allegedly carrying £200,000 … Read More
Town challenges North Somerset Council in court over new parking charges Monday, March 23, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset council businesses charges legal judicialreview footfall trade Clevedon Town Council is taking legal action against North Somerset Council’s decision to introduce on-street parking charges, aiming to challenge the council’s adherence to proper decision-making procedures. In 2024, North … Read More
24 Empty Homes Near A303 Set to Be Occupied Later This Year Friday, March 20, 2026 housing legal development somerset stonewater accessibility autism construction council infrastructure Twenty-four newly built homes on Foldhill Lane in Martock, near the A303, could finally be occupied before the end of the year following the resolution of ongoing legal challenges. Stonewater Housing Association obtained … Read More
24 Empty Homes Near A303 Poised for Occupation by Year-End Friday, March 20, 2026 housing martock stonewater somerset legal construction affordable access delay development Twenty-four newly built homes in the village of Martock, located near the A303, could finally welcome residents before the end of the year if ongoing legal matters are resolved swiftly. Stonewater Housing Association secured … Read More
Registered Sex Offender Jailed for Approaching School Girls with Sexual Question Wednesday, March 11, 2026 sexoffender sentencing childprotection avonandsomerset sexualabuse legal bath crime investigation communitysafety A convicted sex offender from Somerset has been sentenced to prison after approaching two school girls with a sexually explicit question as they walked home. David Blackwood, 58, of Trinity Road in Combe Down, pleaded guilty … Read More
24 New Homes Near A303 Left Empty for Nearly a Year Amid Legal Delays Saturday, February 28, 2026 housing legal somerset stonewater martock a303 dispute development section278 affordable Twenty-four newly constructed affordable homes in the village of Martock, near the A303, have remained unoccupied for almost a year due to unresolved legal issues between the developer and Somerset Council. Stonewater Housing … Read More