Two Deaths Highlight Urgent Need for Enhanced Homeless Support in Somerset Saturday, December 20, 2025 homelessness support safeguarding somerset mentalhealth addiction eviction riskassessment multisector ssab An independent review prompted by the deaths of two men in Somerset has underscored the urgent need to bolster support services for people experiencing homelessness in the county. Between 2023 and 2024, safeguarding referrals … Read More
Aria Thorpe's Death Leaves Weston-super-Mare Primary School Devastated Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ariathorpe westonsupermare becketprimary tragedy community policeinvestigation support mourning childsafety justice The Weston-super-Mare community is mourning the tragic death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, a pupil at Becket Primary School. Aria died on the evening of Monday, December 15, after suffering a single stab wound. Emergency … Read More
‘Utterly heartbreaking’ death of Aria Thorpe devastates Weston community Wednesday, December 17, 2025 weston aria thorpe tragedy murder community weston-super-mare investigation safety support The Weston-super-Mare community has been left reeling following the tragic death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe. On the evening of Monday, December 15, emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing at a home on Lime … Read More
Boy Charged with Murder of Nine-Year-Old Girl in Weston-super-Mare Wednesday, December 17, 2025 murder weston-super-mare stabbing investigation charges police court victim community support A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was tragically stabbed to death in Weston-super-Mare. The boy, whose identity is protected for legal reasons, was remanded in custody ahead … Read More
‘Sassy’ and ‘Lovely Little’ 9-Year-Old Girl Pictured for First Time After Tragic Murder Wednesday, December 17, 2025 aria weston-super-mare murder tragedy community police investigation grief family support The tragic death of a nine-year-old girl named Aria has sent shockwaves through the community of Weston-super-Mare. Aria, affectionately described as “sassy” and a “lovely little girl,” has been pictured publicly for the … Read More
'Sassy' and 'Lovely Little' 9-Year-Old Girl Pictured for First Time After Tragic Death Wednesday, December 17, 2025 aria weston-super-mare murder police investigation tragedy family community support loss The heartbreaking image of Aria, a nine-year-old girl tragically stabbed to death, has been shared for the first time since the devastating incident. Described by her loved ones as a “lovely little girl” with a … Read More