Drivers in Bath and nearby villages should prepare for a series of short-term road closures starting in late September. Bath and North East Somerset Council has confirmed 12 planned utility and highways works across Lansdown, …
Peter Bissell, aged 70, from Becket Road, Worle, has appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court charged with possessing explosive substances for unlawful purposes and possessing a firearm without a certificate. The charges follow …
The Ilminster Carnival was abruptly cancelled on Saturday evening after a suspected gas leak was detected along the procession route. The event, which traditionally features spectacular illuminated carts and attracts …
A man in his 70s was arrested after a police search at a Worle property led to the discovery of multiple explosive substances, prompting a large-scale evacuation. On September 30, officers conducting enquiries found …
Police have explained the reasons behind a five-hour delay before a bomb squad was able to enter a property in Worle. A man was arrested on suspicion of possessing explosive substances intended for unlawful purposes. …
Avon and Somerset Police arrested a 70-year-old man in Worle on suspicion of fraud and possession of explosive substances after finding suspected explosives during a search of his property. The incident occurred on Wednesday, …
Nearly 40 residents spent the night away from home after suspicious items were discovered during a property search in Worle on Wednesday, September 30. A 70-year-old man was arrested in Becket Road on suspicion of fraud by …
Emergency services have evacuated local homes in Worle following the discovery of items deemed suspicious by authorities. A bomb disposal squad was called to the scene to assess and safely neutralise the potential threat. To …
Residents of more than 150 homes in Worle, near Weston-super-Mare, face an uneasy night following a bomb squad operation and police lockdown earlier today, Wednesday 30 September. A total of 153 properties across at least …
Police have evacuated several streets in Worle after discovering suspicious substances in the area. The operation has resulted in a number of residents being temporarily displaced as authorities carry out a full investigation …
A repeat sex offender who specifically targeted lone women in Bridgwater has been sentenced to nine years in prison after sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman. Darren Bradley, 61, of no fixed abode in Bridgwater, pleaded …
A serious collision has occurred on a major A-road in Somerset, resulting in significant traffic disruption. Emergency services are currently at the scene, and motorists are being advised to expect delays and consider …
Avon and Somerset Police have appealed to members of the public assisting in the search for a missing teenager to prioritise their own safety and avoid hazardous areas. George, aged 18, was last seen near Woodlands Road, …
A substantial police operation is set for Taunton on Saturday, September 19, in anticipation of a far-right protest and a counter-demonstration. The far-right protest is scheduled to commence at midday at Hamilton Park, with …
RNLI volunteers swiftly launched a search operation near Burnham Pier on the evening of Thursday, 10 September, following reports of a person in the water. The first lifeboat was deployed at 8.10 pm, with a second crew …