It's the first day of a two week trial of a former Burnham Scout leader, accused of a string of sexual offences against children.

David Burland's appearing at Taunton Crown Court facing a total of 37 charges, including ten counts of indecent assault, four of gross indecency and six of inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity.

The 54 year old - who'd been involved with the Scout movement since the 1990s - was suspended last january after the allegations emerged.