Archive: 2026
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Police step up drink and drug drive enforcement during FIFA World Cup
We’ll be carrying out enhanced patrols and roadside checks during England's FIFA Men's World Cup matches this month as part of Operation Limit, a national campaign targeting drink and drug drivers.
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Behind the neighbourhood nomination: Jim Breakwell
“Neighbourhood policing is the best job in policing. You get to do a little bit of everything, and I think it’s where you can make the biggest difference.”
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Witness appeal after A358 fatal collision near Ilminster
A van driver sadly died in the collision on the A358 today (Sunday 14 June).
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Witness appeal after man injured in fail-to-stop collision
A man sustained life-threatening injuries in the incident in east Bristol on Friday 12 June.
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Caravans damaged in fire in Glastonbury
Caravans and a wall were damaged as a result of the fire, which we are treating as suspicious pending the outcome of fire investigation work.
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Statement following sentence for GBH attack on officer
A man has been sentenced after inflicting grievous bodily harm on an Avon and Somerset Police officer in August 2024.
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Man sentenced for fraud and going equipped to steal
Gary Maughan, 33, of Weston-super-Mare, was sentenced at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Thursday 11 June after admitting to a series of offences.
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The World Cup: No excuse for domestic abuse
We're working with partners to share three important messages - to victims, people who suspect or know domestic abuse is happening, and abusers.
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Behind The Nomination: Joanne Archer
The impact of an early encounter with the police came full circle, as Jo went on to inspire the next generation in the same way she had once been inspired herself.
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Driver banned after driving on wrong side of dual carriageway while over drink-drive limit
A man has been sentenced after he was stopped driving against the flow of traffic on a busy dual carriageway while significantly over the drink-drive limit.