Elderly British Couple Detained by Taliban in Afghanistan Finally Freed Friday, September 19, 2025 afghanistan taliban detention british release prison health family negotiations freedom An elderly British couple, Barbie Reynolds, 76, and her husband Peter, 80, who have lived in Afghanistan for almost two decades, have been released by the Taliban after nearly eight months of detention. The couple, who met at … Read More
'Wonka Bar' Cannabis Dealer in Pilton Sentenced to Two Years in Prison Monday, September 8, 2025 cannabis drugs drugcrime pilton sentencing avonsomerset drugdealer cannabisresin prison police Andrew John Westwick, a 59-year-old resident of East Town Lane in Pilton, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for supplying cannabis. The Bristol Crown Court handed down the sentence on Wednesday, September 3, following … Read More
Reckless Driver Boasted About Speed Before Causing Serious Crash Thursday, September 4, 2025 speeding crash dangerousdriving injury youth court prison spinalinjury recklessness gloucestershire A reckless driver’s bragging about his car’s speed ended in tragedy when he lost control, causing a serious crash that left three passengers critically injured. Drew Philippidis, 25, had been drinking at a pub in … Read More
Pro-Palestine Protester Nearly Dies from Anorexia in Prison Tuesday, September 2, 2025 anorexia prison protest healthcare mentalhealth eatingdisorders justice humanrights detention bail Ruby Hamill, a 21-year-old pro-Palestine and Just Stop Oil protester, narrowly escaped death due to severe anorexia complications while incarcerated at HMP New Hall. Arrested last year after allegedly causing over £570,000 in … Read More
Somerset Criminals Jailed in August 2025 for Serious Offences Monday, September 1, 2025 crime sentencing somerset theft sexualabuse drugs violence policechase fraud prison August 2025 saw a range of serious criminal cases concluded across Somerset and nearby areas, with offenders receiving substantial prison terms for a variety of grave crimes. Courts in the region have delivered justice to … Read More
Prison Sentences for Men Who Sold Pet Food Meat to Shoppers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 foodcrime foodfraud food safety petfood meat investigation conviction prison halal butcher Two men have been sentenced to prison for conspiring to sell meat designated for pet food as fit for human consumption. Anthony Fear, 63, operated a company supplying meat considered unfit for people to Azar Irshad, 40, who … Read More