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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 burglary somerset nighttime heist police suspect cctv cheddar vehicle clothing

Early morning on Saturday 22 March, a group of four individuals committed a high-value burglary by using a car to break into The Gorge Outdoors store in The Cliffs, Cheddar. Subsequently, they stole a significant number of … Read More

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 dog attack sheep somerset police owner investigation rampage avon winscombe

A medium to large ginger or blond fur dog went on a rampage, attacking sheep in a Somerset field, prompting a police investigation. The incident occurred in the Dolberrow and Churchill area, near Winscombe, around 3:15pm on … Read More

Sunday, April 6, 2025 m5 closure delays incident police somerset traffic welfare emergency services motorway

An incident on the M5 motorway in Somerset, which led to the closure of the road in both directions, has been resolved safely by police. Emergency services were called to attend to reports of a concern for welfare between … Read More

Sunday, April 6, 2025 m5 traffic standstill somerset incident emergency services police congestion commuters road reopening

Travellers on the M5 in Somerset found themselves at a standstill when the motorway was shut in both directions between Taunton and Wellington due to a serious incident. Commuters were stuck in huge queues with congestion … Read More

Sunday, April 6, 2025 m5 somerset traffic incident disruption closure police gridlock congestion safety

A major incident on the M5 in Somerset brought traffic to a standstill, leading frustrated travellers to leave their vehicles in the midst of the gridlock. The closure, between Taunton and Wellington, was prompted by a … Read More

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 missing urgent search police concern welfare man family friends public

Police have launched an urgent search for a man who has not been seen for the past 12 days. Concerns for his welfare have led to an intensification of efforts to locate him. The missing man’s family and friends are also …