A guest house near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, has been slapped with a £26,000 fine following serious fire safety failures. Prestleigh Inn B&B Limited appeared at Taunton Magistrates Court on July 16, facing charges brought by …
A recent inquest into the death of 61-year-old Kelly Faiers in Somerset has highlighted significant concerns about the police’s handling of the case. Kelly was found dead in October 2023 at the home of Richard Scatchard, a …
A trial has begun for Tony Bartlett, a 39-year-old man from Axminster, Devon, who faces charges of murder and manslaughter in connection with the death of his four-week-old son, Atticus Bartlett. The case is being heard at …
An e-scooter accident in Nailsea took a turn for the worse when police officers witnessed the rider’s tumble and enforced the law. Over the recent bank holiday weekend, a rider crashed, landing face-first on the road. The …
An e-scooter rider’s accident in Nailsea took a turn for the worse after local police witnessed the crash and took swift enforcement action. During the recent bank holiday weekend, officers from the town’s neighbourhood …
Two men from Preston have been convicted in connection with a massive cocaine haul worth £26.5 million, recovered off the Somerset coastline at Watchet Marina. Colin Benson, 60, and Joshua Rose, 38, both of Longton, …
A 73-year-old man was sentenced to over three years in prison after deliberately igniting a fire that caused a destructive explosion in his rented home in Mere, Wiltshire. Martin Clayton poured petrol around the living room …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In April 2025, the standard TV Licence fee rose to £174.50, reflecting a 2.9% increase in line with inflation. This annual payment is mandatory for households or businesses that watch live television broadcasts or use BBC …
The cost of a TV Licence in the UK increased to £174.50 starting April 1, 2025, marking the second rise since 2021. This annual fee is mandatory for households and businesses that watch or record live TV, including live …