Weston-super-Mare Man Sentenced for Selling Counterfeit Music and Football T-Shirts Friday, April 17, 2026 counterfeit trademark t-shirts weston-super-mare music football prosecution tradingstandards ebay investigation sport Peter Clanford, a 54-year-old resident of Elm Tree Road, Weston-super-Mare, has been sentenced for operating a sophisticated counterfeit t-shirt business. Over nine months, from December 2023 to October 2024, Clanford … Read More
Somerset Seaside Town Battles Fly-Tipping with Bold New Measures Wednesday, April 15, 2026 flytipping weston-super-mare environment government cleanup prosecution wastenot somerset crimepollution community Weston-super-Mare, a popular seaside town in Somerset, is taking a firm stand against the persistent problem of fly-tipping that has troubled residents for years. In response to repeated complaints, particularly in hotspots … Read More
Cowboy Builders Sentenced Over Costly Roofing Scam Monday, March 30, 2026 roofing scam builders court conviction wiltshire consumerprotection prosecution sentencing criminaljustice A father and son from Seend, Wiltshire, have been sentenced following a roofing scam that left numerous customers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire thousands of pounds out of pocket. Arthur Dolan Sr, 49, and Arthur Dolan … Read More
Sexual Health Doctor Sentenced for Assault and Secret Filming of Patients Thursday, March 5, 2026 sexualhealth assault voyeurism medicalabuse victimsupport prosecution indecentimages dorset justice investigation A sexual health doctor has been sentenced to six years in prison after sexually assaulting and secretly recording his patients. Dr. Timothy Girling, 55, from West Molesey, Surrey, exploited his role at a medical centre in … Read More
Armed Police Raid Hidden Gun Factory Supplying Firearms to Somerset Gangs Tuesday, February 24, 2026 firearms crime nca guns somerset cumbria organisedcrime methamphetamine raid prosecution Dramatic footage reveals armed police raiding a concealed weapons factory hidden within an ordinary motorcycle workshop, following the conviction of a criminal network supplying firearms to rival gangs, including those in … Read More
TV Licence Rules for Gaming, DVDs, and Discount Eligibility on the £174.50 Fee Saturday, February 7, 2026 tvlicence gaming dvds bbciplayer licencefee pensioncredit tvrules inflation livetv prosecution The TV Licence fee increased to £174.50 in April 2025, marking the second rise since 2021. This annual charge applies to households or businesses that watch live TV broadcasts or use BBC iPlayer. However, many people wonder … Read More