Three men from Somerset have been formally charged following a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in August and September. The offences occurred in Downend, Hanham, Longwell Green, Mangotsfield, and Staple …
North Somerset could soon become part of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and find itself governed by a mayor its residents did not vote for. Although the council initially declined to join WECA when it was …
North Somerset residents could find themselves governed by a West of England Mayor they did not vote for if their council joins the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) before the next mayoral election in 2029. When WECA …
The Avon Pension Fund, managing £6 billion for over 100,000 members across the former county of Avon, is approaching a critical decision. The fund’s committee is set to meet next week to vote on whether to divest from the …
The Avon Pension Fund is approaching a critical vote on whether to withdraw its investments from aerospace and defence companies. This £6 billion fund manages the Local Government Pension Scheme for the former county of Avon, …
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has opened an investigation following the death of an 18-year-old man who exited an ambulance on the M5 motorway and was subsequently struck by a passing car. The incident …
Avon and Somerset Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old girl named Ava. She was last seen around 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, in Bradford-on-Tone and is believed to have been walking …
In a dramatic rescue reminiscent of a scene from Hot Fuzz, firefighters sprang into action to save a baby swan trapped in a reservoir in Somerset. Crews from Chew Magna and Bedminster were called to assist a cygnet stuck in …
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has sharply criticised Avon and Somerset Police over multiple shortcomings in their response to the death of Kelly Faiers, which has since become the subject of a murder …
Two individuals sustained serious injuries following a violent assault on a residential street in Weston-super-Mare early Monday morning. At approximately 6:20 a.m. on September 22, Avon and Somerset Police responded to …
North Somerset Council has initiated a year-long formal process to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), reigniting fears about a return to the much-maligned County of Avon. At the contentious council meeting on …
A new police enquiry office has officially opened its doors in Frome, marking a significant step towards improving public access to local law enforcement services. Avon and Somerset Constabulary announced that the newly …
Authorities are investigating an act of vandalism at a mosque in Taunton, where several windows were smashed in the early hours of Saturday, September 6. The incident occurred at Ivor House on Tower Lane at approximately 6:40 …
North Somerset Council is poised to consider spending almost £300,000 to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), a regional partnership that includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South …
North Somerset Council is considering a significant financial commitment—nearly £300,000—to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), which includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. …