Investigation Underway After Bone Discovered in Shepton Mallet Prison Yard Tuesday, July 29, 2025 sheptonmallet prison investigation history heritage bonediscovery contraband coveattractions ukprisons archaeology 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 … Read More
Man Charged After Burglary at Bridgwater Home Thursday, July 10, 2025 burglary bridgwater theft laptop television jewellery arrest court prison yorkshire 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 … Read More
Shepton Mallet Prison Offers Free Entry for Fathers This Father’s Day Weekend Sunday, June 1, 2025 sheptonmallet fathersday prison freetickets historic tourism livinghistory nightbehindbars coveattractions ukheritage 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 … Read More
South West Prison Officer Avoids Jail After Illicit Relationship with Convicted Rapist Thursday, May 15, 2025 prison corruption misconduct inmate relationship infatuation convict sentencing smuggling security A female prison officer at HMP The Verne in Dorset has received a suspended sentence after engaging in a six-month illicit relationship with Bradley Trengrove, a convicted rapist and child sex offender. Cherri-Ann … Read More
Driver Jailed Following Reckless Police Chase Through Melksham Tuesday, May 13, 2025 police chase dangerous driving melksham arrested prison law roadpolicing offense Nathan Law, a 42-year-old resident of Lansdowne, Semington, has been sentenced to one year in prison after leading police on a perilous pursuit through the town of Melksham in May. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, May 7, … Read More
Police launch live search for Somerset man wanted on recall to prison Friday, May 2, 2025 somerset man recall prison search live police wanted ties authorities Authorities in Somerset have initiated a live search for a man wanted on recall to prison. The individual is believed to have connections to various parts of Somerset, prompting a widespread effort to locate him.