Heritage Railway Charity Faces Multiple Thefts, Suffering Significant Setback Saturday, June 20, 2026 heritage railway charity theft westsomersetrailway restoration fundraising rural vandalism community The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA), a charity dedicated to preserving and supporting the heritage railway between Taunton and Minehead, has been hit by a disturbing series of thefts. In under two weeks, thieves have … Read More
Heritage Railway Charity Devastated by Multiple Thefts Saturday, June 20, 2026 theft charity heritage railway westsomerset restoration fundraising vandalism somerset police The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA), a charity dedicated to supporting the heritage railway running between Taunton and Minehead, has faced a troubling spate of thefts in under two weeks. Thieves have stolen … Read More
Prolific Somerset Burglar Jailed After Months-Long Crime Spree Thursday, June 18, 2026 burglary somerset crime theft sentencing police justice yeovil chard burglaryvictims James Perry, a 49-year-old man with no fixed address, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for a string of burglaries and thefts across Somerset. Perry pleaded guilty at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on April 9, and was … Read More
Huge Burglary Won't Halt Clevedon Miniature Railway Restoration Tuesday, June 16, 2026 burglary clevedon miniature railway restoration community police theft investigation tools A determined community is pressing forward with the restoration of Clevedon’s cherished miniature railway despite a significant setback caused by a recent burglary. On the night of Sunday, June 14, thieves broke into … Read More
Clevedon Miniature Railway Restoration Presses On Despite Major Burglary Tuesday, June 16, 2026 clevedon miniaturerailway burglary restoration community theft policeappeal riogrande heritage salthousefields A significant burglary at the engine shed of Clevedon’s cherished miniature railway has not deterred restoration efforts, demonstrating the resilience and spirit of the local community. On the night of Sunday, June 14, … Read More
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Man in Taunton Church Charity Box Incident Tuesday, May 26, 2026 police taunton charity church theft investigation cctv suspect donations public Avon and Somerset Police have released a photo of a man they wish to trace in connection with an incident at a church on Billet Street, Taunton. The man is suspected of attempting to force open a charity donations box inside … Read More