A Somerset father has been convicted of murdering his four-week-old son, Atticus Bartlett, by violently shaking him, leading to fatal brain and spinal injuries. Atticus tragically died in hospital after collapsing at his …
A coroner has ruled that Kelly Faiers, 61, was unlawfully killed after being coerced by her partner, convicted sex offender Richard Scatchard, into taking a lethal overdose of sleeping tablets combined with alcohol. Ms. …
A coroner has ruled that Kelly Faiers, 61, was unlawfully killed after being coerced by her sex offender partner into taking a lethal overdose of sleeping tablets and alcohol. Ms. Faiers was discovered dead in October 2023 at …
A major A-road in Somerset was temporarily blocked following a crash near a well-known local attraction. The incident caused significant traffic delays, with vehicles queuing for several miles. Emergency services attended the …
A major A-road in Somerset has been blocked due to a crash near a well-known local attraction, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, working to clear the wreckage and ensure …
Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset will be closed to the public from midnight on Wednesday, July 8, until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13, due to extreme heat conditions. Bristol Water announced the closure as a precautionary measure, …
Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset will be closed to the public from midnight on Wednesday, July 8, until 9am on Monday, July 13, due to extreme heat conditions. Bristol Water has confirmed the closure aligns with their routine …
North Somerset Council is set to reduce the speed limit by 10mph on several sections of the A370 in Weston-super-Mare, targeting a notorious crash hotspot along the busy route. The changes will affect five key locations: …
North Somerset Council is taking decisive action to enhance road safety on a notorious stretch of the A370 in Weston-super-Mare by reducing the speed limit by 10mph across five critical sections. The proposed changes will …
Somerset Council’s total debt could drop below £1 billion within the next five years if current financial trends hold steady. The council carries hundreds of millions in debt, primarily sourced through external borrowing from …
Somerset Council’s overall debt, currently standing at over £1.1 billion, is projected to decrease below £1 billion within the next five years if ongoing financial strategies remain on course. The council’s substantial debt …
An inquest has revealed that Avon and Somerset police officers sought to arrest Richard Scatchard, a registered sex offender with prior convictions for drugging and sexually assaulting women, after his partner was found dead …
In October 2023, Kelly Faiers, 61, was discovered dead at the home of Richard Scatchard, 70, in Minehead, Somerset. Scatchard, a registered sex offender with prior convictions for drugging and sexual assault, told officers …
Two men are due to appear in court following allegations that their hunting hounds damaged a badger sett. Charlie Thomas, 33, from Flemingstone, and Sam Colbourn, 35, from Chewton Mendip, are scheduled to face charges today, …
Somerset Council has strategically delayed the sale of its commercial assets to avoid appearing as an easy target for opportunistic buyers. Since 2023, the council has been gradually selling surplus land and properties, …