New Police Station to Bring Modern Policing Hub to Bath Saturday, May 9, 2026 bath police station plymouthhouse avonsomerset policing security construction community sustainability Bath is set to welcome a state-of-the-art police station, restoring a central hub for local law enforcement after years of a split presence. Since the closure of the city’s former police station in 2015, police operations … Read More
Bath’s New Police Station Takes Shape at Former Office Block Saturday, May 9, 2026 bath police station plymouthhouse avonsomerset security renovation policing community development Bath is set to welcome a brand-new, fully equipped police station as work progresses at the long-vacant Plymouth House on Monmouth Street. Since the original city police station closed in 2015, Bath’s police operations have … Read More
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