Dog Rampage in Somerset Field Tuesday, April 8, 2025 dog attack sheep somerset police owner investigation rampage avon winscombe A medium to large ginger or blond fur dog went on a rampage, attacking sheep in a Somerset field, prompting a police investigation. The incident occurred in the Dolberrow and Churchill area, near Winscombe, around 3:15pm on … Read More
M5 Closure and Delays Resolved Sunday, April 6, 2025 m5 closure delays traffic incident resolved taunton bridgwater emergency avon somerset A serious incident led to the closure of the M5 in both directions this afternoon, causing long delays. The motorway was shut down between Taunton and Bridgwater as emergency services responded to a concern for welfare in the … Read More
Avon and Somerset Police Secure Increase in Council Tax Thursday, February 6, 2025 police council tax funding somerset avon demand officers crime increase precept In a bid to address the escalating demand for policing services, Avon and Somerset Constabulary has successfully lobbied for a significant increase in their share of council tax. Police and crime commissioner Clare Moody, in … Read More
Police Seek Somerset Fugitive with Panther Tattoo Monday, December 18, 2023 somerset fugitive avon police panther tattoo yeovil bridgwater glastonbury highbridge Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for assistance in locating Ricky Horsford, a 41-year-old wanted man who has been evading authorities for nearly three months. He is wanted for breaching a court supervision order and for … Read More
Fatal A303 Crash Claims Elderly Man's Life, Road Closure Lasts 11 Hours Friday, November 24, 2023 accident pedestrian a303 avon somerset police road closure collision investigation witnesses Tragedy struck on the A303 near Ilminster as a pedestrian in his 70s lost his life after being struck by a van. The accident, which occurred between the Southfields roundabout and Shave Lane at 4.30 am on November 23, … Read More
Two Injured in Serious Collision on A36 in Bath Thursday, November 23, 2023 bath collision hospital police a36 road injury investigation avon somerset Two individuals were hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision on the A36 Lower Bristol Road in Bath on November 23. Avon and Somerset Police were alerted to the incident at 1 pm and subsequently confirmed that both … Read More