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Sunday, October 12, 2025 taunton avonsomerset victoriapark rapeinvestigation arrest police crime victimsupport publicappeal crimestoppers

A man was arrested on Monday evening in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged rape that occurred at Victoria Park in Taunton. Avon & Somerset Police launched the inquiry after members of the public … Read More

Friday, October 10, 2025 yeovil farmmachinery theft proceedsofcrime avonsomerset agriculture cropcrime police compensation ruralcrime

Harry Hollowell, a 27-year-old from Jellicoe Road, Yeovil, has been ordered to pay more than £309,000 after being convicted for dealing in stolen farm machinery. Hollowell was previously sentenced to over three years in … Read More

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 m5 disruption traffic delays abnormalload avonsomerset drainage nationalhighways speedlimit roadworks

Drivers travelling southbound on the M5 should prepare for delays this Thursday, October 9, as a slow-moving abnormal load will be transported along the motorway. The vehicle will be moving at approximately 15mph between … Read More

Monday, October 6, 2025 backlog crowncourt justice sexualoffences avonsomerset funding reform cases delays judiciary

The government has pledged additional funding to address the unprecedented backlog in Crown Courts across England and Wales, aiming to reduce delays and deliver swifter justice for victims. This year, an extra 1,250 Crown … Read More

Friday, September 12, 2025 taunton mosque criminaldamage arrest avonsomerset investigation raciallyaggravated religiouslyaggravated police witness

A 34-year-old man from Taunton has handed himself in to police and was arrested on suspicion of racially and religiously aggravated criminal damage following an incident at a mosque in Taunton. The arrest took place on … Read More

Thursday, September 11, 2025 taunton mosque vandalism crime community police investigation gideonamos avonsomerset islamiccenter

Vandals who targeted the Taunton Islamic Centre early on Saturday, September 6, are being strongly condemned by the local MP, Gideon Amos. The perpetrators smashed windows at the mosque and community centre on Tower Lane just … Read More