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What happens during a motorway closure?

It is often difficult for people caught up in traffic jams on the motorway or a dual-carriageway to understand why the road has to be closed for what can seem…

Man convicted of causing the death of 18-year-old

A 19-year-old has been convicted of causing the death of a teenager near Weston-super-Mare. Kasper Stankiewicz, from Congresbury, was found guilty of causing the death of 18-year-old Alfie Gray by…

Month-long ninja sword surrender campaign launches on 1 July

The Home Office has launched its Ninja Sword Surrender and Compensation Scheme. The campaign will run for the entire month of July (31 days) in England and Wales, before the…

Force Awards March 2026: recognising commitment, bravery and impact

On Friday 13 March, officers, staff, members of the public and their families came together at Avon and Somerset Police Headquarters for the quarterly Force Awards ceremony. The Awards honour…

Crackdown on unofficial parking firms after cars damaged and abandoned near Bristol Airport

An operation cracking down on unofficial parking companies has been carried out after complaints customers’ cars suffered criminal damage and were left with unexplained additional mileage near Bristol Airport. The…

Appeal after fire destroys home and car

We’re appealing for witnesses, information and any dashcam or other footage after a fire in Oldbury Court Road, Fishponds, Bristol, which has destroyed a family’s home. Emergency services were called…

Man taken to hospital after gun fired in Speedwell

A man has been taken to hospital with a potentially life-changing injury after a gun was fired in the Speedwell area of Bristol this afternoon (1 April). We were called…

Travellers warned of rogue parking operators following crackdown