Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins in Prison Wednesday, November 12, 2025 ianwatkins lostprophets murder hmpwakefield prison court trial childsexoffences rashidgedel samueldodsworth A man has entered a not guilty plea in connection with the murder of disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield last month. Watkins, 48, was serving a 29-year sentence at the high-security prison, often … Read More
Somerset Criminals Sentenced in October for Gruesome Offences Saturday, November 1, 2025 somerset crime sentencing murder drugtrafficking childabuse dangerousdriving fraud burglary justice October 2025 saw Somerset and surrounding areas witness the sentencing of a range of criminals whose shocking crimes have left communities reeling. Judges across the region have imposed significant prison terms for a series … Read More
Somerset Criminals Sentenced in October for Disturbing Crimes Saturday, November 1, 2025 murder drugs childabuse dangerousdriving theft fraud sentencing crime somerset justice October has seen Somerset’s courts deliver tough sentences to a range of serious offenders, including those guilty of horrific murders, dangerous driving, and child exploitation. Here’s a summary of the most notable cases … Read More
Avon and Somerset Police Criticised for Handling of Kelly Faiers’ Death Tuesday, October 21, 2025 avon somerset police iopc kellyfaiers murder investigation failures communication probation The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has sharply criticised Avon and Somerset Police over multiple shortcomings in their response to the death of Kelly Faiers, which has since become the subject of a murder … Read More
Somerset Murderer-Turned-Journalist Dies After Falling Into Marina Waters Wednesday, October 8, 2025 journalism prison reform alcohol drowning murder rehabilitation writing legacy coroner Erwin James Monahan, a former murderer turned celebrated journalist, tragically drowned after slipping from a pontoon at Brixham Marina. Known professionally as Erwin James, he had previously made headlines for his poignant … Read More
'Diabolical' Father Sentenced to Life for Brutal Murder of Premature Baby Son Friday, October 3, 2025 childabuse murder prematurebaby infantdeath domesticabuse hospital criminaljustice safeguarding trauma sentencing A father described as “diabolical” has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his two-week-old premature son. Daniel Gunter, 27, received a life sentence with a minimum of 20 years behind … Read More