New Police Enquiry Office Opens in Frome to Enhance Community Service Sunday, September 14, 2025 frome police enquiryoffice avon somerset community accessibility publicsafety lawenforcement policing A new police enquiry office has officially opened its doors in Frome, marking a significant step towards improving public access to local law enforcement services. Avon and Somerset Constabulary announced that the newly … Read More
South West Seaside Town Grapples with Addiction Crisis Amidst Tourist Charm Saturday, September 13, 2025 bournemouth addiction rehabilitation druguse homelessness publicsafety boscombe community tourism policing On a bright summer afternoon, Bournemouth’s seafront buzzes with families soaking up the sun, children laughing as they splash in the waves, and elderly residents leisurely sipping tea in vibrant beach huts. This … 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
Concerns Raised Over Vigilante Volunteer Group Patrolling Bournemouth Streets Saturday, August 16, 2025 vigilante volunteers dorset bournemouth policing safeguardforce publicsafety community crimeprevention lawenforcement Dorset Police has refused to endorse the activities of Safeguard Force, a volunteer group set up to patrol the streets of Bournemouth in the West Country. Established in the wake of two high-profile local murders, Safeguard … Read More
M5 and M4 Motorways Lead Somerset in Speeding Offences, Police Data Reveals Monday, August 4, 2025 speeding somerset m4 m5 avon penalties motorways fines road safety policing Newly released data exposes the top 20 roads in Somerset with the highest number of speeding offences, with the M5 and M4 motorways leading the list. According to Avon & Somerset Police, more than 140,000 Fixed Penalty … Read More
Somerset Policing Shifts: More Officers Hired, PCSOs Decline Monday, July 28, 2025 policing avonsomerset pcsos officers neighbourhood recruitment crime community homeoffice starmer Avon and Somerset Police have increased their ranks by recruiting over 30 new officers in the past year but simultaneously lost nearly 60 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), raising questions about the … Read More