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1. 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,…

2. 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.

3. E-scooters: Your questions answered

   Get clear answers on e-scooter laws, where they can be used legally, and what the police can do about illegal riding in the Avon & Somerset area.

4. 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…

5. Youths accessing ‘dangerous’ building at risk of serious harm in Portishead

   Youths accessing ‘dangerous’ building at risk of harm in Portishead

6. Rogue builder jailed for £1.25million fraud ripping off customers

   A rogue builder who defrauded dozens of customers out of approximately £1.25million has been jailed for 14 years. Mark Killick, who traded under the name Marc Cole, was found guilty…

7. Man sentenced for fatal M32 collision

   A man has been sentenced for causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving following a fatal collision on the M32 near Bristol. Jamie Nicholls has been…

8. New Assistant Chief Constable appointed

   A new Assistant Chief Constable has been appointed for Avon and Somerset Police. Following a rigorous selection process, Rachel Shields has been appointed to the position, stepping into the role…

9. Sentences totalling 75 years for Boxing Day stabbing

   Four men have been handed sentences totalling 75 years for their parts in the brutal stabbing of a man in Bristol on Boxing Day 2023. It is almost certainly only…

10. Please don’t pocket-dial 999

    In July, Avon and Somerset Police received a total of 24,359 emergency 999 calls, of which 2,955 were abandoned (more than one in ten).  The team in the emergency control…