Man Jailed for Burglary During Victim’s Sleep in Somerset Home Wednesday, January 28, 2026 burglary somerset theft crime prison victim police sentencing cctv home Gary Conquer, 54, has been sentenced to 876 days in prison after breaking into a house in Abbey Manor Park, Somerset, while the resident was asleep. The incident occurred overnight between October 8 and 9 and was captured on … Read More
Shepton Mallet Prison Welcomes Families with 'Kids Go Free' This February Half Term Saturday, January 17, 2026 sheptonmallet prison family history somerset halfterm tourism education kidsfree experience This February half term, Shepton Mallet Prison is inviting families to explore its unique and historic site with a fantastic ‘kids go free’ promotion. From February 14 to 22, children can enter the prison free of charge when … Read More
Shepton Mallet Prison Offers Free Entry for Kids This February Half Term Saturday, January 17, 2026 sheptonmallet prison family halfterm history somerset tourism kids guidedtour overnightstay This February half term, Shepton Mallet Prison is inviting families to explore its fascinating history with a fantastic ‘kids go free’ offer! From February 14 to 22, children can enjoy free admission when … Read More
Taunton Shop Thief Launches Brutal Attack on Heroic Bystander Saturday, January 17, 2026 taunton assault theft crime injury glassattack hatecrime justice prison victim A man in his 50s suffered a brutal glass attack when he tried to stop a thief stealing from a convenience store in Taunton. The incident occurred on the evening of Monday, August 18, at a store on East Street. The victim … Read More
Reckless Driver Speeds at 120mph During 47-Mile Police Chase Saturday, January 10, 2026 police chase speeding dangerousdriving mercedes salisbury prison drivingban highspeed law In a dramatic and dangerous incident, Ryan Moore, 20, drove a Mercedes at speeds exceeding 120mph during a high-speed police chase lasting 47 miles through Salisbury, Wiltshire. The pursuit began on December 9 at 11:05 pm … Read More
Offenders Restore Historic 850-Year-Old Churchyard as Part of Community Sentence Thursday, January 1, 2026 communitypayback restoration offenders churchyard midsomernorton historic community probation prison volunteers Offenders have been diligently restoring a medieval churchyard in Midsomer Norton as part of their court-ordered sentences this month. The group, engaged in supervised unpaid work, have been enhancing the grounds of St John … Read More