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Abuser jailed 40 years after he molested two children
Darren Medland touched the boy and girl when they were aged six to 12 in the 1980s and 1990s and he was only a few years older. He carried out one sexual attack when he was on holiday at Butlins in Minehead. His crimes remained undetected for decades until one victim contacted the police and the other came forward. He denied all the allegations until the day he was due to stand trial at Exeter Crown Court earlier this year. He was jailed after a judge told him that he had caused psychological damage which would blight the lives of the two victims. Medland, aged 54, of Coopers...…Darren Medland touched the boy and girl when they were aged six to 12 in the 1980s and 1990s and he was only a few years older. He carried out one sexual attack when he was on holiday at Butlins in Minehead. His crimes remained undetected for decades until one victim contacted the police and the other came forward. He denied all the allegations until the day he was due to stand trial at Exeter Crown Court earlier this year. He was jailed after a judge told him that he had caused psychological damage which would blight the lives of the two victims. Medland, aged 54, of Coopers...WW…
Two charged with conspiracy to commit burglaries in Somerset
Luke Spencer, 34, of no fixed address, and Emma Hendy, 46 of Blackdown Road, Bridgwater, appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Monday (April 29). An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "Spencer has been charged with conspiring to commit a burglary other than a dwelling, between 14 January and 28 April. "This encompasses alleged offences at the BP garage in Curry Rivel, Premier Store in Moorland Road, Bridgwater, Brocks in Rockwell Green, Wellington, and a store in Mosterton, Dorset. "He’s also been charged with causing actual bodily harm against a store worker in Dorset,...…Luke Spencer, 34, of no fixed address, and Emma Hendy, 46 of Blackdown Road, Bridgwater, appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Monday (April 29). An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "Spencer has been charged with conspiring to commit a burglary other than a dwelling, between 14 January and 28 April. "This encompasses alleged offences at the BP garage in Curry Rivel, Premier Store in Moorland Road, Bridgwater, Brocks in Rockwell Green, Wellington, and a store in Mosterton, Dorset. "He’s also been charged with causing actual bodily harm against a store worker in Dorset,...WW…
Somerset Larder sponsors award which celebrates courageous young people
Somerset Larder is sponsoring the Outstanding Courage Award, which celebrates and recognises extraordinary bravery and spirit. Whoever wins this award will have needed to have truly impacted the life or lives of others, whether it be family, friends, or members of the wider community. Somerset Larder brings together produce from some of the region’s best farmers, artisan food makers, coffee roasters and bakers. The organisation's website reads: "Somerset Larder was established in 2014 to bring together the county’s finest food and drink producers – to act as one – in order...…Somerset Larder is sponsoring the Outstanding Courage Award, which celebrates and recognises extraordinary bravery and spirit. Whoever wins this award will have needed to have truly impacted the life or lives of others, whether it be family, friends, or members of the wider community. Somerset Larder brings together produce from some of the region’s best farmers, artisan food makers, coffee roasters and bakers. The organisation's website reads: "Somerset Larder was established in 2014 to bring together the county’s finest food and drink producers – to act as one – in order...WW…
Former Member of European Parliament stands as Labour's PCC candidate
Clare Moody is the Labour candidate for Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner in the elections to the role on May 2. If elected, she has five key priorities: investing in neighbourhood policing, supporting victims of crime, reducing violent crime such as knife crime and violence against women and girls, preventing crime and restoring trust and confidence in policing. The police and crime commissioner sets the police precept part of council tax, decides how the budget is spent, sets local policing priorities, and can appoint and dismiss the chief constable. They also hold a...…Clare Moody is the Labour candidate for Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner in the elections to the role on May 2. If elected, she has five key priorities: investing in neighbourhood policing, supporting victims of crime, reducing violent crime such as knife crime and violence against women and girls, preventing crime and restoring trust and confidence in policing. The police and crime commissioner sets the police precept part of council tax, decides how the budget is spent, sets local policing priorities, and can appoint and dismiss the chief constable. They also hold a...WW…
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