M5 Operation Tramline: Lorry Driver Caught Rolling Cigarette While Driving Saturday, June 7, 2025 m5 operationtramline roadsafety hgv policing drivingoffences nationalhighways seatbelt mobilephone towtruck 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 … Read More
New Police Cars Boost Avon and Somerset’s Fight Against Uninsured Drivers Monday, May 26, 2025 insurance uninsured policing avon somerset anpr roadsafety specialconstables operationscalis mib 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 … Read More
Somerset’s Most Dangerous Areas Uncovered in New Crime Rate Map Monday, May 19, 2025 somerset crime avon bristol northsomerset safety policing crimerates community statistics 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 … Read More
Inside Bideford: Separating Social Media Noise from Reality Tuesday, May 13, 2025 bideford antisocial crime community policing southwest torridge youth businesses safety 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 … Read More
Keynsham Man Jailed for Storing £700,000 Worth of Cocaine at Home Friday, May 9, 2025 cocaine keynsham drugdealers policing drugsupply crime sentencing avonsomerset lawenforcement criminaljustice 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 … Read More
Concerns Grow as Anti-Social Behaviour Rises in Okehampton Monday, May 5, 2025 okehampton devon anti-social behavior community concern youth policing intervention public order 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 … Read More