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Police and council disrupt illegal tobacco network as mini market shut down
The court order was granted by Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Friday 3 July to tackle the sale of illegal cigarettes at the premises.
In Court 6 July 2026 -
Pair jailed for firing gun at car in Yeovil
The two men were each jailed for 30 years for shooting a car in Yeovil in October 2025.
In Court 6 July 2026 -
Policing operation stood up during community celebration in St Pauls
A number of arrests were made during the community-run event which took place in the St Pauls area of Bristol yesterday (Saturday 4 July).
Arrests 5 July 2026 -
Witnesses sought following serious collision
The collision occurred on Thursday 2 July on the A358 Mattocks Hill in Thornfalcon.
Appeals 5 July 2026 -
‘Brazen’ criminals jailed after stealing around £1 million-worth of motorbikes
Men jailed for total of 24 years for series of motorcycle theft and kidnapping offence at Bristol Crown Court today (Friday 3 July).
In Court 3 July 2026 -
CCTV appeal after incident of theft and assault
We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to in relation to an incident in Shaftesbury Road, Bath, in April.
Appeals 3 July 2026 -
Officer dismissed after discriminatory messages found on phone
Gross misconduct was found against PC Luke Hurst, who is based in Bridgwater, for sending racist, misogynistic and ableist messages.
Professional Standards 2 July 2026 -
Non-residents banned from tower block in landmark anti-social behaviour crackdown
The partial closure order prohibits access to the 10-storey residential building, including all communal spaces, for unauthorised visitors.
In Court 2 July 2026 -
South West police forces unite for a week of action against drugs
Last week, police from across the South West joined forces on a coordinated crackdown on drug-related criminality, achieving significant results.
Campaigns 1 July 2026 -
CCTV appeal after incident at pub
We are investigating an incident in which a glass of water was thrown at a member of staff at a pub in Pier Street, Burnham-on-Sea, on Friday 15 May.
Appeals 30 June 2026