Hooded Gang Targets Bridgwater Shops in Planned Tobacco Heist Wednesday, April 1, 2026 bridgwater burglary tobacco police crime investigation shoplifting theft avon somerset A gang of hooded suspects carried out a meticulously planned burglary targeting two shops on Parkway in Bridgwater, stealing a significant quantity of tobacco products. The break-ins occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, … Read More
Police Seek Suspects in Somerset Barber Shop Arson Wednesday, April 1, 2026 arson somerset police suspects investigation crime fire barber authorities manhunt Police are actively searching for the men believed to be involved in an arson attack at a barber shop in Somerset. The incident, which caused significant damage, has prompted local authorities to release photos of the … Read More
Wiltshire Police Self-Refer to Watchdog After Man’s Body Found in River Avon Tuesday, March 31, 2026 wiltshire police riveravon chippenham iopc search recovery welfare investigation accountability Wiltshire Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after the discovery of a man’s body in the River Avon early this morning. Emergency services, including underwater search … Read More
North Somerset Council Leader Calls Police Over Threats Amid Rising Tensions Tuesday, March 31, 2026 northsomerset council threats police publicdebate socialcare counciltax localgovernment community weca Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council, recently revealed that he has had to involve the police due to threats made against him. Speaking on BBC Radio Bristol’s John Darvall show on March 25, Bell confirmed that the … Read More
£500k Worth of Keyless Cars Stolen in Major Crime Spree Tuesday, March 31, 2026 theft keyless cars crime arrest police stolen security vehicles investigation In a significant theft operation, over 40 keyless cars valued at approximately £500,000 have been stolen, prompting a major police investigation. Officials have arrested 11 individuals linked to the crime, as authorities … Read More
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Somerset A362 Collision Tuesday, March 31, 2026 pedestrian somerset collision lexus radstock police a362 injuries crash investigation A man in his 50s sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car on the A362 Frome Road in Radstock, Somerset, in the early hours of Monday, March 23. Emergency services were alerted to the scene at approximately 1:45 … Read More