Brazen Somerset Thieves Sentenced for Stealing Garden Furniture and More Wednesday, May 28, 2025 shoplifting somerset taunton crime theft gardenfurniture sentencing police retailcrime justice Two repeat shoplifters from Taunton have been sentenced following a string of thefts at local retailers. Kim Parkhouse, 36, and Mark Cripps, 45, were both handed prison terms at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Monday, May 19, … Read More
One-Man Crimewave Released on Bail Ahead of Sentencing Thursday, May 22, 2025 crime shoplifting assault sentencing bridgwater bail theft police offender law Corrie Moore, a 25-year-old from Beech Road, Bridgwater, known for a staggering record of over 50 offences, has been released on bail and is currently back on the streets as he awaits sentencing scheduled for July. Moore has … Read More
Challenges Facing Okehampton: Rise in Anti-Social Behaviour Monday, May 5, 2025 okehampton anti-social behavior youth dartmoor devon community police intimidation shoplifting Okehampton, a serene town in Devon, is known for its idyllic surroundings and historical significance. Situated on the outskirts of Dartmoor, the town boasts content residents and attracts numerous visitors year-round. … Read More
Jewellery thief jailed for Boxing Day burglary and shoplifting spree Friday, April 25, 2025 burglar thomas wilkinson jewellery theft boxing day shoplifting burglary conviction forensic evidence sentence Thomas Wilkinson, a 34-year-old burglar and serial shoplifter, has been sentenced to seven months in jail for a home break-in on Boxing Day and 10 counts of shoplifting. The break-in occurred in Peasmarsh, near Ilminster, … Read More
The Scandalous Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt for Shoplifting Sunday, April 20, 2025 austen aunt scandal shoplifting trial museum history gaol family anniversary Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, found herself embroiled in scandal when she was accused of shoplifting a card of white lace. While awaiting trial, she was hosted by the governor of Ilchester Gaol and his large … Read More
The Scandalous Shoplifting Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt Sunday, April 20, 2025 austen scandal shoplifting history museum jane trial ilchester victorian gaol During the 18th century, Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, was embroiled in a notorious shoplifting scandal that shook the town of Bath. Accused of stealing a card of white lace, Leigh Perrot found herself awaiting … Read More