Media’s Central Role Acknowledged in New Police-Media Charter for Major Incidents Tuesday, March 17, 2026 policing media charter communication cooperation trust journalism police publicinterest incidents A senior policing leader has emphasized the vital role the media plays during major incidents, coinciding with the launch of a groundbreaking Policing and Media Charter, which marks the most significant overhaul in … Read More
Media Plays a Central Role in Major Incidents, Police Forces Advised Tuesday, March 17, 2026 policing media charter collaboration journalism publicinterest trust majorincidents communication guidelines The media holds a crucial role during major incidents, a senior police official has emphasized, as a groundbreaking new charter redefines the relationship between journalists and police after decades of challenges. Spanning … Read More
92 Arrested in Major South West Police Operation Targeting Drugs and Exploitation Friday, March 13, 2026 arrests drugs exploitation countylines southwest policing safeguarding crime schools community A major multi-agency police operation across the South West has resulted in 92 arrests as officers cracked down on drug supply and child exploitation linked to organised criminal networks. Operation Scorpion involved … Read More
Somerset Council Tax to Rise by Nearly £122 Annually From April Wednesday, March 11, 2026 somerset counciltax budget localgovernment taxincrease publicservices socialcare policing fireservice floodprevention Somerset residents will face an average council tax increase of nearly £122 per year starting this April, following the approval of Somerset Council’s annual budget. At a full council meeting held in Bridgwater on March 4, … Read More
Barnaby Webber’s Mum Remembers ‘Super Friendly’ Son Killed in Nottingham Stabbing Attack Tuesday, February 24, 2026 barnabywebber nottingham stabbing inquiry valdocalocane mentalhealth policing schizophrenia nhs justice The mother of Barnaby Webber, a 19-year-old from Somerset, has remembered her son as a “super friendly” and enthusiastic young man who was always “up for anything.” Barnaby, also known as Barney, was … Read More
‘High levels of misogyny’ in responses to Somerset police budget survey Sunday, February 8, 2026 misogyny policing budget survey somerset counciltax publicresponse crimecommissioner consultation avon Avon and Somerset’s police and crime commissioner, Clare Moody, has condemned the “high levels of misogyny” evident in public feedback during the force’s recent annual budget consultation. The Avon and Somerset Constabulary’s … Read More