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New policing powers to be utilised at city centre protest
Three policing powers have been preauthorised ahead of this weekend's protest in Bristol city centre.
Events 7 August 2026 -
Three in court after firearm discharged in South Bristol
Three people are expected to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court today (Friday 7 August) charged with numerous offences.
In Court 7 August 2026 -
Man jailed for shoplifting in Bristol
Michael Kyriacou, 33, stole more than £1,500 worth of food and handbags from shops in Bristol.
In Court 7 August 2026 -
Witness appeal following serious assault in Yeovil
The victim was walking from the St Michael's Avenue area towards Hawthorn Road when he was assaulted by an unknown offender on between 11.50pm and 12.05am on July 25-26.
Appeals 7 August 2026 -
Further arrests made after firearm discharged in South Bristol
Three men, all in their thirties, have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into an incident in Hartcliffe yesterday (Wednesday 5 August).
Arrests 6 August 2026 -
Men charged in investigation into car key burglaries
Jack Hicks, from Emersons Green, and Lee Lauder, from Ashton, have appeared in court this week.
In Court 6 August 2026 -
Three arrested after firearm discharged in South Bristol
The three suspects remained in police custody following the incident in Pavey Road, Hartcliffe, yesterday (Wednesday 5 August).
Arrests 6 August 2026 -
Man convicted of sex offences against children while scout leader
Matt Ellett, from Taunton, was found guilty of offences against five children yesterday (Wednesday 5 August).
In Court 6 August 2026 -
Man jailed for sex offences against woman and child
Neil Lawrence, of Poole in Dorset, denied the offences but was found guilty by a jury.
In Court 3 August 2026 -
Man charged with drugs offences
Peter Smith, of Morland Road, Highbridge, will next appear at Taunton Magistrates' Court on tomorrow (Tuesday 4 August).
In Court 3 August 2026