SOMERSET NEWS: Take care on the roads urge police
Posted: 11th May 2016
POLICE are reminding motorists of the need to drive with care on the roads this morning (Wednesday, May 11, 2016). Heavy rain, fog, strong winds and surface water has resulted in poor visibility and difficult driving conditions on many of the roads in the Avon and Somerset Police area. A police spokesman said: “There have been a number of collisions on the M5 motorway…
ILMINSTER NEWS: Town retains its Fairtrade status
Posted: 10th May 2016
THE Ilminster Fairtrade group has announced that its recent application to renew the Town’s Fairtrade status has been accepted. The application – which detailed the town’s activities and progress to date – also outlined some ambitious proposals for 2016-18, the full details of which are to be shared at an open meeting in the town on Monday, May 23, 2016, from 7pm in the…
ILMINSTER NEWS: You’re hired! Town council looks for an apprentice
Posted: 10th May 2016
ILMINSTER Town Council has a vacancy for an apprentice to join its open spaces department. The council is looking for a person who likes working outside, would like to get experience of grounds maintenance and is able to deal with members of the public in a “polite and friendly manner.” A council spokesman said: “The successful applicant will undertake the City & Guilds…
ILMINSTER AREA NEWS: Shooting Update – Court appearance at Bristol
Posted: 10th May 2016
THREE men accused of the murder of Wilfred Isaacs will appear at Bristol Crown Court today (Tuesday, May 10, 2016). Charlie Broadway, 23, and 18-year-old Billy Broadway, of Ilton, have both been jointly charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. They both appeared before Magistrates in Taunton yesterday (Monday, May 9…
ILMINSTER AREA NEWS: Shooting Update – Third man charged with murder
Posted: 9th May 2016
A THIRD man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting at a caravan site in Ilton in South Somerset. John Broadway, 37, from Ilton, has been charged with the murder of Wilfred Isaacs and the attempted murder of a second man, and is due to appear before Bristol Magstrates’ Court tomorrow (Tuesday, May 10, 2016). He is the third person to be charged with…
ILMINSTER AREA NEWS: Shooting Update – Third person charged in connection with Wilf Isaacs murder
Posted: 9th May 2016
A THIRD person has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting incident at a caravan site in Ilton. Overnight (Sunday, May 8, 2016), Bonnie Broadway, 29, from Ilton, was charged with assisting an offender. Two men – Charlie Broadway, 23, and William (Billy) Broadway, 18, both from Ilton, were previously jointly charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing…
ILMINSTER AREA NEWS: Benjamin Kingsley found safe and well
Posted: 9th May 2016
POLICE have confirmed that missing teenager Benjamin Kingsley has been found safe and well. It was reported yesterday (Sunday, May 8, 2016) that 15-year-old Benjamin had gone missing from his home in Broadway near Ilminster. There were mounting concerns about Benjamin’s welfare and that he was autistic and may appear confused or distressed. But there was good news late…
ILMINSTER AREA NEWS: Have you seen missing teenager Benjamin Kingsley?
Posted: 8th May 2016
POLICE are appealing for the public's help in locating a missing teenager from the Ilminster area. Benjamin Kingsley, 15, was last seen today (Sunday, May 8, 2016) at 5pm at his home address in Elm Close in Broadway, which is near to Ilminster. A police spokesman said: “Benjamin is described as white with short, cropped dark hair. Benjamin is autistic and may appear…
ILMINSTER AREA NEWS: Shooting Update – Shotgun found by police
Posted: 8th May 2016
POLICE have confirmed this evening (Sunday, May 8, 2016) that a weapon has been found during the ongoing investigation into the murder of Wilfred Isaacs. The weapon, believed to be a shotgun, will now be forensically examined by specialists. “We are keeping an open mind as to whether this was the weapon used during the incident,” said a police spokesman. “Our enquiries…
ILMINSTER AREA NEWS: Two men charged in connection with murder of Wilf Isaacs
Posted: 8th May 2016
POLICE have charged two men in connection with the murder of Wilfred Isaacs in Ilton. Charlie Broadway, 23, and William (Billy) Broadway, 18, from Ilton, have been jointly charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. Both have been remanded in custody and are due before Yeovil Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday, May 9…
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