A Bridgwater man's been banned for life from keeping animals after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to them.

An investigation by Somerset County Council Trading Standards Officers revealed that Martin Veysey was keeping animals - including ducks, geese and rabbits - on land behind Bristol Road in appalling conditions without adequate food and water - and a number of carcases were found on site.

Veysey's also been given a year's supervision order and a three month curfew between seven and night and seven A-M.