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Murder charge following woman’s death
Emergency services were called to an address in Bradley Stoke on Friday (9 October) where a woman, 71, was sadly found deceased at the scene.
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Protest planned in Bristol city centre
The policing powers are in place from 4pm to 11pm tomorrow (Friday 9 October).
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Four sentenced for grooming and raping teenage girl in Bristol
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Witness appeal after collision near Wells
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Former scout volunteer handed 20-year sentence for sexual abuse against children
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Operation Beaconport: Helping Victims and Survivors understand review options following a previously closed investigation
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Three jailed for burglary and car theft
Offences included breaking into homes to steal keys and then taking cars and happened across an area including Iron Acton, Seaton, Easter Compton and Bathford.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder
Emergency services were called to a property in Bradley Stoke following the death of a woman at around 2pm today (Friday 9 October).
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Policing plans in place ahead of Yeovil protest
Policing plans are in place ahead of a planned protest in Yeovil today (Saturday 10 October).
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Concerned motorist’s call leads to arrest of drink-driver over four times legal limit
A drink-driver who recorded a roadside breath test reading of 142, more than four times the legal drink-drive limit, was arrested thanks to a report from a member of the public.
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Witness appeal following vodka theft
We are appealing for witnesses and information after a significant amount of vodka was stolen from a lorry in the Somer Valley on Friday 2 October.
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Man jailed for non-recent sexual offences against children
Colin Butcher, 61, of Whitebeam Grove, Dunkeswell, in Devon, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court to nine years and three months in prison.
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Man, 71, charged with assaulting woman
The charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent relates to an incident in Meare Green, near Taunton, in 2023.
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From cadet to cop: my policing journey
“The Police Cadets gave me the confidence and skills to prepare for the future, while inspiring a lifelong passion for supporting and helping others.”
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Celebrating commitment and public service at our Long Service and Good Conduct Awards
We caught up with seven of this year's award recipients to hear their stories.
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Witness appeal following Weston-super-Mare assault
A man, in his late teens, was knocked unconscious during an incident on The Grand Pier on at around 1.30am on Sunday 9 August.