Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Home Attack in Yeovil Wednesday, February 11, 2026 yeovil attemptedmurder attack police avonsomerset colinthorne crime court kiddles emergency A 32-year-old man has been formally charged with attempted murder after a woman was attacked in her home in Yeovil. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, when the woman, in her 50s, sustained a neck … Read More
Teenager Among Trio Sentenced for Illegal Hare Coursing Wednesday, February 11, 2026 harecoursing crime wiltshire law police illegal hunting animals justice teenager 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 … Read More
Woman Arrested for Stealing Nearly £2,000 Worth of Goods from Boots Near Yeovil Tuesday, February 10, 2026 theft boots yeovil police investigation shoplifting suspect crime retail stolen Police are investigating a theft incident at a Boots store near Yeovil, where a woman reportedly stole goods valued at nearly £2,000. Authorities are seeking assistance from the public in identifying the suspect to aid their …
Warning Issued Over Counterfeit £20 Notes Circulating in Taunton Tuesday, February 10, 2026 counterfeit fraud police taunton currency warning security crime investigation avonsomerset Police in Taunton are warning residents and businesses to be vigilant following multiple reports of counterfeit £20 notes circulating in the area. These fake banknotes have recently been used to make purchases at a petrol … Read More
Police Not Actively Investigating Historic Child Abuse Allegations at Bath's Kingswood School Monday, February 9, 2026 kingswood bath abuse allegations police safeguarding school childhood investigation support Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed they are not currently conducting an active investigation into historic child abuse allegations at Kingswood School in Bath. The situation came to light after the independent boarding … Read More
Five-Year Driving Ban for Man Who Drank 'A Couple of Ports' Before Driving 4x4 Monday, February 9, 2026 drinkdriving ban 4x4 disqualified alcohol police sentencing insurance rehabilitation road safety Trevor Nex, a 43-year-old man from Baytree Farm, Watchfield, Highbridge, has been handed a five-year driving ban for driving his 4x4 under the influence of alcohol. Nex admitted to having “a couple of ports” before taking the … Read More