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‘Justice for Melanie’ campaign launches on 30th anniversary of Melanie Hall’s disappearance
Thirty years after Melanie Hall disappeared in Bath, we are launching a new appeal for information which could finally help solve her murder.
Campaigns 5 June 2026 -
Man charged after taxi driver racially abused and assaulted in Weston-super-Mare
A 22-year-old man has been charged with offences including racially/religiously aggravated actual bodily harm.
In Court 8 June 2026 -
Man jailed for sexually abusing girls
In Court 6 June 2026 -
Man charged after drugs and cash seized during warrant in Bristol
In Court 8 June 2026 -
Man jailed for assault of woman in her home
In Court 3 June 2026 -
Op Apex: Police launch summer focus on motorcycle safety
Roads 29 May 2026
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CCTV appeal after assault at Bridgwater bar
A man was assaulted by two others unknown to him at a venue in St Mary’s Street at around 11.20pm on Sunday 24 May.
Appeals 9 June 2026 -
Man sentenced for causing death by careless driving
Michael Ronner, 29, from Warmley, has been sentenced for causing the death of Tyler Carley, 20.
In Court 9 June 2026 -
Witness appeal after vehicle stolen
A blue Mercedes CLA AMG line was stolen from a property off Strap Lane, North Brewham, near Shepton Mallet, at around 12am today (Friday 6 June).
Appeals 5 June 2026 -
Behind The Nomination: Emily Welch
Emily still remembers her first day clearly, 28 November 2004. Not because it was the start of her policing career, but because it was her mum’s birthday.
Good News 4 June 2026 -
Appeal after silverware stolen in North Somerset church burglary
A 15th Century chalice was among items stolen from St Paul’s Church, Walton-in-Gordano, which was burgled last month.
Uncategorised 3 June 2026 -
Megan – Humans of Avon and Somerset
"Working in Children's Social Care and volunteering as a Special Constable has given me a unique perspective on how different agencies operate, and how much stronger outcomes can be when those services work together."
Humans of Avon and Somerset 3 June 2026 -
Witness appeal after threats made in Patchway
Two men were reported for making threats to a group of people standing on green space beside Norton House on Monday 18 May.
Appeals 1 June 2026 -
Witness appeal after Clevedon fatal collision
Emergency services were called to Court Lane just after 6pm on Thursday 28 May after the single-vehicle collision.
Appeals 29 May 2026 -
Witnesses sought after fatal collision
It happened in the car park of Jack Knight House in Bristol in the early hours of Saturday 23 May - did you see what happened?
Appeals 29 May 2026 -
Passport surrender deadline looms for banned fans ahead of World Cup
More than 60 fans in the Avon and Somerset area have football banning orders and are prohibited to travelling to the World Cup.
Campaigns 29 May 2026