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Woman sentenced for killing Hubert Brown
Described as "a danger", Christina Howell, 37, was handed a hospital order and will remain in a secure hospital.
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Family statement: Hubert Brown (Isaac)
Hubert Brown, affectionately known as Isaac, had a large family who paid a moving tribute to him at court, laying bare the trauma and distress they will always feel at his loss.
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Man convicted of murdering Olivia Wood in Frome
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Man who raped a woman 23 years ago is jailed for more than 10 years
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Statement following welfare concern in Portishead
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Substantial refurbishment to start at Yeovil Police Station this summer
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Two arrested following pursuit in Highbridge
Two people have been arrested following a series of collisions in Highbridge this afternoon (Wednesday 30 April).
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Man jailed for assaulting former partner
Jonathan Farrelly, of Dunster Crescent in Weston-super-Mare, was jailed for 21 months.
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Bristol arrest after knife found
The man was arrested last week by officers carrying out proactive patrols in the city.
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Three men charged following drugs warrant in Bristol
Officers carried out a warrant in the St Anne's area of the city on Friday morning (25 April).
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Renewed appeal following assault in Bristol
Two women were assaulted at around 1.50am in Temple Back, Bristol, on Saturday 22 February.
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Arrest after Taunton minibus fires
The teenager was arrested yesterday (27 April) and remains in police custody.
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Appeal after fire destroys minibuses
It happened at Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton, damaging seven minibuses used by schoolchildren and people with disabilities.
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Social media find among police dogs joining the ranks
PD Chester is one of six dogs to pass their initial training for the Avon and Somerset Police Dog Unit.
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Somerset burglar and shoplifter jailed
Thomas Wilkinson pleaded guilty to a burglary and 10 counts of shoplifting and was jailed for seven months.
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Two men sentenced for public order offences at Bristol Airport
Officers were called to the departure lounge and gate areas of the airport on Monday 3 March, following reports of intoxicated passengers being verbally abusive and aggressive towards airline staff.