Contaminated Blue Pills Sold as Valium Pose Overdose Risk in Somerset Thursday, July 3, 2025 valium somerset overdose opiate publichealth drugwarning toxicology police safety drugs Health officials in Somerset have issued a serious warning about blue pills being sold as Valium that may be contaminated with a potent opiate, increasing the risk of overdose. The Wellington Medical Centre received alerts … Read More
Yeovil MP Champions Naloxone Rollout to Combat Rising Overdose Deaths Thursday, July 3, 2025 naloxone overdose drugs addiction publichealth salvationarmy adamdance opioids awareness prevention Adam Dance, Member of Parliament for Yeovil, has undergone training to administer naloxone, a vital emergency antidote for opioid overdoses, as part of a campaign led by The Salvation Army to increase public access to this … Read More
Property Closed by Court Order Amid Drug and Anti-Social Behaviour Concerns Wednesday, July 2, 2025 closure drugs antisocial policing community devizes magistrates law safety wiltshire A property on Bridewell Street in Devizes has been officially closed under a court order due to persistent issues involving drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Swindon Magistrates granted a three-month closure order on … Read More
Somerset Criminals Sentenced in June Include Murderers and Sex Offenders Tuesday, July 1, 2025 somerset crime justice murder drugs sexoffences sentencing bristol law courts In June 2025, several individuals from Somerset and neighboring regions were sentenced for serious crimes, including murder, drug trafficking, and sexual offences. Crown Courts in the area have acted decisively to bring … Read More
Police Report 31 Arrests and 145 Crimes at Glastonbury Festival Monday, June 30, 2025 glastonbury festival arrests crime violence drugs publicorder police investigation somerset Avon and Somerset Police have revealed the number of arrests and reported crimes during this year’s Glastonbury Festival, held from June 25 to June 30. Over the five-day event, a total of 145 crimes were recorded, with 31 … Read More
Driver Arrested Following Serious Two-Vehicle Collision in Somerset Thursday, June 12, 2025 somerset chard accident arrest police a358 crash drugs investigation hospital A driver has been arrested on multiple charges, including dangerous driving and taking a vehicle without consent, after a collision on the A358 Axminster Road in South Chard, Somerset. The crash, involving two vehicles, … Read More