Somerset Paedophile Sentenced for Exploiting Vulnerable Children Friday, November 14, 2025 somerset paedophile exploitation childabuse grooming sentence justice police offender conviction Andrew Cobb, a 54-year-old man from Monmouth Street, Bridgwater, has been sentenced to over six years in prison following a police sting operation that uncovered his extensive child exploitation offences. Cobb targeted and … Read More
Shepton Mallet Carnival Pauses After Performer Injury, Public Praised for Support Friday, November 14, 2025 sheptonmallet carnival accident injury procession emergency marketeers ambulance recovery police Shepton Mallet’s annual carnival was briefly interrupted on the evening of Wednesday, November 12, after a performer fell from a cart during the parade. The incident occurred on the ‘Magic Garden’ cart, part of The Marketeers … Read More
Shepton Mallet Performer Hospitalised After Falling from Carnival Cart Thursday, November 13, 2025 sheptonmallet carnival accident performer emergency marketeers parade hospitals crowds police A performer was taken to hospital after falling from a carnival cart during the Shepton Mallet annual carnival. The incident occurred shortly after the parade set off from Cannard’s Grave Road on the evening of … Read More
Two Injured in Crash Near Shepton Mallet Carnival Sparks Road Closure Thursday, November 13, 2025 sheptonmallet crash injuries a37 roadclosure ambulance police accident carnival emergency Two individuals sustained injuries in a road accident on the A37 near Bolter’s Lane, Downside, shortly before the Shepton Mallet Carnival kicked off on Wednesday, November 12. The crash, involving two vehicles, occurred … Read More
Police Provide Update Following Bomb Scare in Weston-super-Mare Thursday, November 13, 2025 weston-super-mare bomb scare police ransack cordon eod arrests public nuisance Police have released an update after a bomb scare in Weston-super-Mare led to the detention of two men. On Sunday, November 9, at approximately 3:30 pm, officers on patrol discovered a suspicious rucksack on West Street near … Read More
Performer Falls from Carnival Cart as Shepton Mallet Procession Pauses Wednesday, November 12, 2025 sheptonmallet carnival accident procession emergencyservices police ambulance injury publicsafety parade Shepton Mallet Carnival was temporarily halted for nearly an hour on Wednesday, November 12, after a performer fell from one of the carnival carts during the procession. Emergency services, including police officers and a St … Read More