Three Men Charged in Major Farm Equipment Theft Across South West England and South Wales Friday, December 19, 2025 theft farming equipment conspiracy avonsomerset gwent arrest rural southwest southwales Three men have been formally charged after the theft of farming equipment valued at hundreds of thousands of pounds from rural areas across South West England and South Wales. The arrests took place on December 18, following … Read More
Murder Investigation Launched After 9-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Weston-super-Mare Tuesday, December 16, 2025 weston-super-mare murder investigation arrest avonsomerset police tragedy child support community A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Authorities arrested a teenage boy on suspicion of murder after the girl was found dead at a residence on Lime Close. … Read More
Suspect Charged Following Serious Attack in Wincanton Leaving Man with Life-Changing Injuries Wednesday, December 3, 2025 wincanton assault arthurobrien grievousbodilyharm offensiveweapon avonsomerset crime court injuries investigation Arthur O’Brien, 33, from Ilminster Avenue, Knowle, Bristol, has been named and charged following a serious assault that occurred on Wincanton High Street. O’Brien appeared at Yeovil Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, December 2, … Read More
Woman Sentenced for Fatal Hit-and-Run of Devoted Grandmother Tuesday, December 2, 2025 hitandrun sentencing carelessdriving bridgwater jeanbentley familyloss justice road safety avonsomerset court Jane Hill, 57, from Bridgwater, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving in a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of 85-year-old Jean Bentley in September 2022. On September 23, … Read More
Vulnerable 28-Year-Old Found Safe Following Police Appeal Saturday, November 29, 2025 missing police avonsomerset vulnerable lucas found appeal search community safe A vulnerable 28-year-old man named Lucas has been found safe and well following a concerted search effort by Avon and Somerset Police. The search began after Lucas was reported missing on Friday evening, prompting authorities … Read More
Jewellery with Deep Sentimental Value Stolen from Cheddar Home Wednesday, November 26, 2025 cheddar burglary jewellery sentimental forsenic police avonsomerset theft widower crime A widower from Cheddar is urgently seeking the public’s assistance after precious jewellery belonging to his late wife was stolen during a recent burglary. The jewellery carries immense sentimental importance, representing … Read More