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New Crimewatch appeal to focus on the murder of Melanie Hall
Melanie was last seen in the former Cadillacs nightclub in Bath in the early hours of Sunday 9 June in 1996. Her remains were found by the side of a motorway 13 years later.
Appeals 4 March 2026 -
Tribute to ‘loving’ father who died in A371 collision
Michael Knowlson died at the scene of the collision on the A371 near Wells last month.
Roads 3 March 2026 -
Man charged after sexual assault incidents
Matthew Daniels, of Horfield, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Monday 2 March where he pleaded not guilty.
In Court 3 March 2026 -
Drink driver disqualified for 23 months after crashing into sign
Anthony Muiru, 32, of Fishponds, Bristol, was nearly four times the drink drive limit when he was stopped on Winterstoke Road on Friday 16 January.
Appeals 3 March 2026 -
A standard to be proud of with a surprising top dog
This past weekend, Avon and Somerset Police welcomed handlers and police dogs from across the South West and Wales for the annual Regional Police Dog Trials 2026.
Events 3 March 2026 -
Tributes paid to woman who was ‘life and soul of every gathering’ after fatal collision in Portbury
Karina Haselgrove-Spurin was critically injured in a collision in Portbury on Sunday 22 February, and sadly died the following day.
Roads 3 March 2026 -
CCTV appeal after assault in Bristol
A man, in his thirties, suffered a broken collar bone in an incident on Union Street at around 9.50pm on Saturday 31 January.
Appeals 2 March 2026 -
Two years since disappearance of Jack O’Sullivan
It has been two years since Jack O'Sullivan went missing following a night out in the Hotwells area of Bristol.
Missing People 2 March 2026 -
‘Loving’ man remembered by family following death in Taunton
Keith Thorne, aged 49, sadly died following an incident on Tuesday 9 December. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Incidents 28 February 2026 -
Appeal following indecent exposure incidents in Kingswood
The incidents happened in the Kingswood area on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 February.
Appeals 27 February 2026