M5 Traffic Eases Following Police Incident in Somerset Thursday, May 7, 2026 m5 somerset traffic police incident congestion motorway disruption clearance travel Traffic delays on the M5 motorway in Somerset have started to clear following a police incident earlier today. The disruption caused significant congestion, but officers have now resolved the situation, allowing vehicles to …
Police Launch Investigation After Man Found Dead in River Avon Following Police Contact Friday, May 1, 2026 iopc wiltshire police investigation riveravon chippenham mentalhealth bodycamera welfare incident The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has initiated an investigation into the death of a 41-year-old man who fell from a bridge over the River Avon in Chippenham shortly after police engagement. Wiltshire Police … Read More
Police Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in River Avon Following Police Contact Friday, May 1, 2026 iopc wiltshire police investigation riveravon mentalhealth chippenham bodycamera incident welfare The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 41-year-old man who fell from a bridge into the River Avon in Chippenham, following contact … Read More
Officer Investigated Over Taser Use on Teen Before Fatal M5 Incident Thursday, April 30, 2026 taser police investigation motorway m5 misconduct iopc avon somerset incident An Avon and Somerset Police officer is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the use of a Taser on an 18-year-old who tragically died after being hit by a car on the M5 motorway. On … Read More
Massive Factory Fire Erupts in Trowbridge, Sending Thick Smoke Into the Sky Tuesday, April 28, 2026 fire trowbridge smoke emergency firefighters factory containment incident response accident A major fire erupted at a factory yard on Avon Way, Trowbridge, today, sending thick black smoke billowing high into the sky. The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly after reports of a fire … Read More
Building Fire Forces Closure of A-Road Near Somerset Border Monday, April 27, 2026 fire roadclosure somerset emergency traffic buildingfire safety transport incident localnews A significant building fire has resulted in the closure of an A-road near the Somerset border. Authorities have closed the road in both directions to ensure public safety and allow emergency services to manage the situation …