Thursday, July 31, 2025 murder police investigation victim iopc yeovil arrests tips delay crime

The body of Michael Wheeler, 37, lay undiscovered for weeks even though police were alerted to a distress call from his residence. On August 24, Avon and Somerset Police received an anonymous call reporting a man shouting … Read More

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An 80-year-old woman from Wells, Somerset, had her home raided by police after being arrested at a peaceful pro-Palestine rally in Cardiff. Marianne Sorrell, a retired teacher residing in Haybridge, was among 13 protesters … Read More

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Organisers of the Mere Carnival have confirmed that the much-loved event scheduled for September 13, 2025, will be cancelled. This annual festival, which has been a cherished tradition in the Wiltshire border town for over 90 … Read More

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A family holiday to Greece has turned into a desperate ordeal for Alan Kirby, a 67-year-old man from Marston Magna, Somerset. What began as a dream getaway on July 3 quickly became a medical emergency when Alan fell seriously … Read More

Thursday, July 31, 2025 parking charges nailsea somerset shopping anpr council carpark fees retail

Parking at Crown Glass Shopping Centre in Nailsea will no longer be free, as the centre introduces parking charges starting this July. The decision comes in response to North Somerset Council’s recent policy to implement … Read More

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Local health authorities have confirmed that Wellington will be left with just one doctors’ surgery this autumn following the permanent closure of Luson Surgery. Currently, Wellington benefits from two surgeries located … Read More