A man has entered a not guilty plea in connection with the murder of disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield last month. Watkins, 48, was serving a 29-year sentence at the high-security prison, often …
Erwin James Monahan, a former murderer turned celebrated journalist, tragically drowned after slipping from a pontoon at Brixham Marina. Known professionally as Erwin James, he had previously made headlines for his poignant …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Marco Pierre White Jr, son of renowned Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White, has admitted to breaking into an antique shop and stealing £1,500 worth of collectible Jellycat toys. The 30-year-old former reality TV star, …
In a harrowing 100mph police chase across Wiltshire’s narrow country roads, Daniel Kibblewhite, 31, of Westbury, made the costly mistake of trying to outrun the law—and a fearless police dog named Stan. Already wanted by …
Caroline Beaverstock, a 35-year-old resident of Combe Park, has been sentenced to eight months in prison after repeatedly violating a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and committing numerous thefts in Bath. Earlier this year, …
Shepton Mallet Prison, one of England’s oldest and most notorious prisons, has long been a hotspot for reported supernatural activity. However, recent footage captured by paranormal investigator Tony Ferguson suggests …
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a bone in the drains of Shepton Mallet Prison’s exercise yard. During a routine drainage sweep, staff uncovered the bone alongside a cache of smuggled contraband, …
A 38-year-old man, Daniel Finigan, has been formally charged in connection with a burglary that took place at a Bridgwater residence earlier this year. The incident involved the theft of a television, laptop, and several …
This Father’s Day weekend, Shepton Mallet Prison is offering a rare and memorable gift: free entry for dads. The historic 17th-century former prison, closed in 2013 and now one of Britain’s top tourist destinations, invites …