Man Seriously Injured After Hit-and-Run at Tesco Petrol Station Thursday, July 16, 2026 ilminster hitandrun pedestrian avonsomersetpolice collision injury tesco investigation cctv whitecar A man in his nineties suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car on the forecourt of the Tesco petrol station on Ditton Street in Ilminster. The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14. According to … Read More
Avon and Somerset Police to Establish New 550-Staff Hub at Former Council Office Site Monday, July 13, 2026 castlewood clevedon avonsomersetpolice northsomersetcouncil officesale regionalhub policing housing economicbenefits sustainability North Somerset Council is set to sell its Castlewood office complex in Clevedon to Avon and Somerset Police for £7.5 million, significantly below the £12.6 million it paid in 2010. Councillors will decide on the proposed sale … Read More
Avon and Somerset Police to Acquire Castlewood Office Complex for New 550-Staff Hub Monday, July 13, 2026 castlewood northsomerset avonsomersetpolice policehub officesale housingdevelopment propertysale localgovernment economicimpact sustainability North Somerset Council is set to sell its Castlewood office complex in Clevedon to Avon and Somerset Police for £7.5 million, a significant discount from the £12.6 million the council originally paid in 2010. Councillors will … Read More
Youths Wearing Balaclavas and Hats Vandalize Tents at Bristol Campsite Friday, July 10, 2026 youths vandalism campsite bristol avonsomersetpolice chewmagna tents balaclava damage investigation Avon and Somerset Police are investigating an incident involving a group of youths who caused damage to tents at a popular campsite near Bristol. The disturbance occurred between 1:10 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, at … Read More
Somerset Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Childhood Sexual Abuse Friday, May 1, 2026 somerset abuse justice sexualoffences childprotection avonsomersetpolice victimsupport court sentencing paedophile An 85-year-old man from Somerset has been sentenced to spend the remainder of his life in prison following convictions for historic sexual offences, including the rape of a child. The case began when Avon and Somerset Police … Read More
Somerset Man to Face Retrial for Mother's Alleged Murder Tuesday, March 24, 2026 somerset murder retrial manslaughter richardbreed brendabreed westonzoyland avonsomersetpolice trial family A man from Somerset is set to face a retrial for the alleged murder of his mother after previously pleading not guilty to the charge. Richard Breed, aged 62, had earlier admitted to manslaughter in connection with the death … Read More