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 government’s …
Nestled in Wiltshire, close to the Somerset border, the market town of Trowbridge is renowned for its scenic parks and historic charm. However, in recent times, the town has faced growing challenges with crime and anti-social …
Glastonbury is set to see a significant boost in police patrols aimed at tackling ongoing anti-social behaviour in the town centre. Sarah Dyke, the MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has called for a united community effort …
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody has unveiled an ambitious new initiative aimed at strengthening neighbourhood policing and tackling anti-social behaviour across the region. The programme, aptly named “Your …
Louisianna Santillo, 44, of Combe Down, has been sentenced to two months in prison after admitting to stealing from the same Bath Co-operative store 17 times within just 15 days. The offences occurred at The Co-operative on …
A property on Bridewell Street in Devizes has been officially closed under a court order due to persistent issues involving drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Swindon Magistrates granted a three-month closure order on …
Construction on Bath’s new police station is officially scheduled to start this August, Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed. Initially planned for a 2025 opening at Plymouth House on Monmouth Street, the completion date …
Last month, Gloucestershire police conducted Operation Tramline on the M5 motorway, pulling over a total of 58 drivers for a range of driving offenses. This road safety initiative, supported by National Highways, aims to …
Avon and Somerset Police’s Proactive Roads Policing Team is receiving a boost this month with two new dual-branded police vehicles funded by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), which leads efforts to combat uninsured driving …
A newly released crime map has exposed the most dangerous locations to live in Somerset, spotlighting areas where residents are most vulnerable to criminal activity. In 2023, over 5.3 million non-fraud crimes were recorded …
Bideford, a South West town, has recently been thrust into the social media spotlight amid claims of rising crime and antisocial behaviour. Posts circulating on platforms like Facebook have painted a picture of a community …
Warren Chiddy, 29, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison after nearly 9 kilograms of cocaine were found at his Keynsham residence. During a police warrant executed on March 24 at Chiddy’s home on Staple …
Situated on the fringes of Dartmoor, Okehampton is a picturesque town with a rich history and natural beauty, attracting content residents and tourists alike. However, recent reports reveal a growing concern regarding the …
A student police officer, Police Constable Alex Skidmore, faced dismissal following a public misconduct hearing at Dorset Police Headquarters. The panel found that Skidmore deliberately lied about having an MOT for his car, …
Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers to be deployed by the start of next year, with a significant investment of £200 million to bolster neighbourhood policing. The initiative will …