Man Injured After Intervening in Shop Assault in Taunton Thursday, January 15, 2026 assault taunton police intervention investigation crime witness injury publicappeal crimestoppers Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was punched in the face during an incident at a Taunton convenience store. The assault occurred at around 11 a.m. on Monday, December 22, outside a store on East Reach. The … Read More
Innovative One-to-One Programme to Prevent Domestic Abuse Launches in Bath and North East Somerset Thursday, September 4, 2025 domesticabuse prevention behaviorchange support avonandsomerset open2change swa intervention community safety A pioneering one-to-one programme aimed at preventing domestic abuse is being introduced in Bath and North East Somerset, thanks to a collaboration between Avon and Somerset Police, B&NES Council, and the charity Society … Read More
Lives Transformed as Street Drinking and Anti-Social Behaviour Decline in Trowbridge Monday, August 25, 2025 trowbridge asb streetdrinking substanceuse policing community outreach support recovery intervention Street drinking and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Trowbridge have seen a notable decline this year, according to a spokesperson from Wiltshire Police. Once known for its struggles with ASB, this Somerset-adjacent town is … Read More
Hero Cop Foils Dangerous Electric Saw Incident While Off Duty Sunday, May 11, 2025 bravery offduty police dorset safety incident intervention heroism rescue lawenforcement An off-duty Dorset Police officer has been nominated for a National Police Bravery Award after bravely disarming a distressed man swinging an electric saw in the middle of a busy Ferndown street. On the morning of Wednesday, … Read More
Concerns Grow as Anti-Social Behaviour Rises in Okehampton Monday, May 5, 2025 okehampton devon anti-social behavior community concern youth policing intervention public order Situated on the fringes of Dartmoor, Okehampton is a picturesque town with a rich history and natural beauty, attracting content residents and tourists alike. However, recent reports reveal a growing concern regarding the … Read More
High Rates of Childhood Obesity in Somerset Exceed National Average Monday, November 11, 2024 obesity children somerset nhs statistics public health prevention intervention public policy urgent action New NHS figures reveal concerning trends in childhood obesity within Somerset. More than a third of 10-and-11-year-olds in the county are either obese or overweight, with 20.5% classified as obese and a further 14.8% as … Read More