Neglect

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 premature baby yeovil murder trial injustice injuries hospital parents neglect

A couple accused of murdering their premature infant in a special care unit at Yeovil District Hospital have denied causing any harm. Baby Brendon Staddon, born at 33 weeks and weighing 1.83kg, tragically died after … Read More

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 autism learningdisabilities care choking safeguarding training nhs somerset neglect disability

A vulnerable woman named Helen Burnell tragically died in July 2019 after choking on a sandwich that was not properly prepared by her carers. Helen, 60, had lived at Somerset Court in Brent Knoll for 45 years. She was … Read More

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 rspca animalwelfare neglect staffordshirebullterrier snake westonsupermare cruelty prosecution penalties rescue

A woman from Weston-super-Mare has been banned from keeping animals for seven years following the RSPCA’s discovery of severely neglected dogs and a snake at her home. Michelle Marie Steer, 44, of Walliscote Grove Road, … Read More

Sunday, May 25, 2025 animalcruelty dogrescue neglect rusty police rspca malnourishment welfare calne prosecution

A dog named Rusty, found living in appalling conditions during a police raid in Calne, has made a remarkable recovery and been successfully rehomed nearly a year after his rescue. In May 2024, officers responded to a property … Read More

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 somerset potholes roads maintenance drivers safety infrastructure council government neglect

Drivers in Somerset are expressing frustration and concern over the deteriorating state of the roads, with potholes causing damage and safety hazards. One local resident, Greg West, voiced his dismay after his car hit a deep … Read More