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New 2026 dates announced for popular ‘Raise Your Ride’ advanced motorcycle courses

We’re encouraging motorcyclists across the Avon and Somerset force area to sign up for our Raise Your Ride advanced riding courses, with new dates now confirmed for 2026. Delivered in partnership between Avon and Somerset Police and Somerset Road…

News of fatal collisions is not a Christmas message we want to deliver

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…

More than 100 arrests made during South West drugs operation

More than 100 people have been arrested across the South West after police forces came together to target illegal drugs and child criminal exploitation. In total, across the South West: 112 people were…

Man, 60, jailed for sexual offences against child and teenager

A man who “groomed and manipulated” his victims has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for sexual offences against a child and a teenager. Thomas Brewer, 60, of Whitefield…

Appeal for CCTV after Bristol tyre-slashing incident

Appeal for CCTV after spate of Bristol tyre-slashing incidents

CCTV appeal after burglary at Yeovil cafe

Help us promote safer roads: Submit your JourneyCam footage

Dangerous and careless driving puts lives at risk every day on our roads. To tackle this issue, Avon and Somerset Police encourage the public to play an active role in…

More than 100 arrests in first two weeks of drink and drug drive campaign

Nursery worker who raped and sexually abused young children handed 30-year sentence

A man who sexually abused children while working at a nursery in Bristol has received a 30-year sentence at Bristol Crown Court today, Monday 16 March. In February Nathan Bennett,…