Somerset Man to Face Retrial Over Mother's Murder Tuesday, March 24, 2026 somerset murder retrial manslaughter westonzoyland richardbreed brendabreed avonsomerset trial justice A man from Somerset is scheduled to undergo a retrial for the alleged murder of his mother, Brenda Breed. Richard Breed, 62, had previously admitted to manslaughter but denied the charge of murder after 87-year-old Brenda was … Read More
Newborn Murder at Yeovil Hospital: Disturbing Behaviour Ignored Before Tragedy Thursday, March 19, 2026 murder newborn safeguarding yeovil hospital childprotection domesticabuse trial mentalhealth somerset In a heartbreaking case at Yeovil District Hospital, Daniel Gunter was found guilty in 2025 of murdering his two-week-old son, Brendon Staddon. Born prematurely on February 20, 2024, Brendon was cared for in the hospital’s … Read More
Glastonbury Man Charged with Assaulting Emergency Worker and Other Offences Thursday, March 12, 2026 glastonbury assault emergencyworker somerset charges court trial remand bail crime Leslie Roper, 46, from Glastonbury, has been charged with a total of eight offences following a series of incidents in Somerset. The charges include assaulting an emergency worker and making off without payment. These events … Read More
Glastonbury Man Charged with Assaulting Emergency Worker and Multiple Offences Thursday, March 12, 2026 glastonbury assault emergencyworker somerset charges magistratescourt trial offences roper bail A 46-year-old man from Glastonbury, Leslie Roper, has been charged with eight offences following a series of incidents in Somerset. The charges stem from events that occurred in Bridgwater and Street on Wednesday, February … Read More
Man Denies Murder of Craig Hurcombe After Remains Found in Somerset Wednesday, March 4, 2026 murder trial somerset bristol court missing dorset wiltshire remains crime Michael Bretton, 40, from Shaftesbury, Dorset, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Craig Hurcombe, whose remains were discovered in Somerset. Bretton appeared at Bristol Crown Court on March 2, facing charges over the … Read More
Man Denies Murder After Human Remains Found in Somerset Wednesday, March 4, 2026 murder trial somerset humanremains bristolcourt michaelbretton craighurcombe wiltshire missingperson courtappearance Michael Bretton, 40, from Shaftesbury, Dorset, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Craig Hurcombe, whose remains were discovered in Somerset earlier this year. The remains of 39-year-old Hurcombe, originally from Rowde, … Read More