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Man jailed for murder attempt to cover up high value fraud

Barry Riley, 62, has been jailed for 11 years and 8 months.

In Court 26 Feb 2021
Witness appeal after fatal collision – B3191 Cleeve Hill

A pedestrian sadly died at the scene

Appeals 25 Feb 2021
Statement on HMICFRS report on the use of police powers

Forcewide News 26 Feb 2021
Business owner among dozens fined for breaching COVID regulations

Forcewide News 22 Feb 2021
Covid stories from the frontline

10 Feb 2021
Helping parents to keep their children safe online

Campaigns 08 Feb 2021

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Can you help us find missing Casey?

The 15-year-old was last seen in Bridgwater yesterday (Friday, 26 February)

Missing People 27 Feb 2021
Fraudster jailed for duping women out of thousands via dating sites

Sebastian Timmis defrauded 10 women of almost £50,000 to fund his gambling.

In Court 26 Feb 2021
Former Detective Constable dismissed following misconduct hearing

The officer, referred to in the hearing as DC X, was found to have committed gross misconduct for breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.

Forcewide News 25 Feb 2021
Court grants closure order for flat after antisocial behaviour in Puriton

Police worked with the Aster Group on a court order to help prevent further antisocial behaviour and criminal activity.

Prevention 25 Feb 2021
Missing woman, 19, found – Yeovil

Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal or got in touch with information

Good News 24 Feb 2021
Family tribute to man who died in A303 collision

The 24-year-old will be "much missed"

Roads 23 Feb 2021
Did you witness catalytic converter theft in Bath car park?

Three males were seen leaving the scene around the time of the incident in a black Vauxhall hatchback.

Appeals 23 Feb 2021
Suspected cannabis found at scene of fire – Crewkerne

Police and fire investigators are at the scene today

Appeals 23 Feb 2021
Dementia Safeguarding Scheme: 2000 new tech wristbands available thanks to charitable funding

The wristband stores essential information about the wearer which can be used by emergency services to get the wearer back to safety

Good News 23 Feb 2021
Witnesses sought after campervan damaged in Bristol

Power tools were used to cut a rear light out of the vehicle

Appeals 22 Feb 2021