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Neighbourhood Policing Week 2025: Celebrating the people behind the uniform
It’s Neighbourhood Policing Week – and we’re celebrating the officers, PCSOs, staff and volunteers who work at the heart of our communities every day. From school visits and problem solving…
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Drink-driver jailed after ‘beloved mum’ killed in collision
A 39-year-old man has been jailed after he admitted to causing the death of a ‘selfless, beloved mum’ following a collision in Yate. Ashley Billing, of Rossetti Road, Almondsbury, was…
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Eddie Kinuthia’s family speak movingly of their loss
Irene, the mum of Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia, and his auntie Jade have spoken of him, the family’s pain at his loss, and how it feels to not have answers…
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Update on A396 collision on Exmoor
Our investigation into the collision on Exmoor last week in which a 10-year-old boy tragically died is continuing this week. Formal identification has now been completed and we can confirm…
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Life sentence for murderer who killed man last summer
A man has received a life sentence for the murder of Tomasz Stankiewicz last summer. Jegir Asaad, 24, killed the 39-year-old with a knife in Filton Avenue, Horfield, during an…
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Serial romance fraudster jailed after ‘web of lies’ saw women loses thousands of pounds
A serial fraudster who stole thousands of pounds in romance scams has been jailed for almost three years. Ben Millin, from Yeovil, fabricated stories of dying relatives, frozen bank accounts,…
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Stay safe this Halloween
We want everyone to enjoy a safe and happy Halloween, but we also recognise this time of year can be stressful for people who are elderly, vulnerable or live alone.
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Alan – Humans of Avon and Somerset
“There’s a saying in Pill, t’aint Christmas until you’ve heard the Owls.” Alan, Service Desk Manager Christmas morning, 1972. My brother and I were running around, chasing each other with…
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E-scooters: Your questions answered
Can private e-scooters be ridden on public roads? No – they can only be ridden on private land, with the landowner’s permission. What about on the pavement or cycle lanes?…
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Appeal for witnesses following collision in Burnham-on-Sea
We are appealing for witnesses and any dashcam or other footage after two children were involved in a collision with a car in Burnham-on-Sea. It happened between 4.30 and 5.30pm…