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Former scout volunteer handed 20-year sentence for sexual abuse against children
Matt Ellet, 32 and from Taunton, was convicted of 19 offences after a trial held in August.
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Man in court following incident in Worle
Peter Bissell, aged 70, appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court yesterday (Saturday 3 October) charged with two offences.
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Appeal following fatal collision near Weston-super-Mare
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Collision investigation underway after teenager’s death in Taunton
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George’s family thank public for support
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Five year’s youth detention for arsonist
In Court 1 October 2026
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Enquiries ongoing following protest in Bristol
The protest and counter-protest occurred on Woodland Road, Bristol, today (Monday 5 October).
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Witness appeal following attempted robbery
We are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident near Warmley on the Bristol to Bath cycle path between 2.45-3pm on Friday 18 September.
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Three in court on drug supply charges – Bristol
All three faced charges relating to the supply of heroin and and crack cocaine and were remanded into custody by magistrates, pending appearances at Bristol Crown Court.
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CCTV appeal following criminal damage incidents
Damage was caused to a number of vehicles in Weacombe, Bridgwater, Road at around 3am on Thursday 13 August.
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Man arrested for explosive offence following Worle incident
A 70-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and being in possession of explosive substances following an incident in Worle yesterday (Wednesday 30 September).
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Cordon lifted in Becket Road, Worle, following fraud arrest
The 100m cordon in Becket Road in Worle, near Weston-super-Mare, has been lifted this morning (Thursday 1 October).
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Witness appeal following fatal collision
Two people have sadly died following a collision on the A358 at Combe Florey, near Taunton, which was reported at around 6.40am today (Wednesday 30 September)
Uncategorised 30 September 2026 -
CCTV appeal following spate of burglaries and thefts
A number of thefts from motor vehicles and burglaries are reported to have happened in the Keynsham area overnight on Saturday 26 September.
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Witness appeal to public order incident
A man threatened to cause damage to a property in Shockerwick Lane, Bath, between 6-7pm on Tuesday 22 September.
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Man jailed for sexual assault of vulnerable woman
Darren Bradley, 61, of no fixed abode, was jailed at Taunton Crown Court on Tuesday 15 September
In Court 29 September 2026