A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a dog attack in the quiet village of Potterne, Wiltshire, on the evening of Thursday, April 9. The incident occurred when two dogs reportedly escaped from their property in Ryeleaze …
A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a dog attack in the quiet village of Potterne, Wiltshire, on the evening of April 9. Around 9:30 pm, two dogs escaped from their property in Ryeleaze and attacked the teenager, …
Somerset is set to receive a significant boost in flood prevention efforts with up to £350,000 allocated for gully clearing over the next year. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of key roads being cut off by flooding, …
Armed police officers carried out a significant operation on a street in Taunton, resulting in multiple arrests. The road was temporarily closed to ensure public safety while the police attended to the situation. Authorities …
Armed police officers descended on a street in Taunton earlier today, leading to multiple arrests. The road was temporarily closed while authorities carried out their operation, ensuring public safety throughout the process. …
A man from Yeovil has been named and charged following an incident involving armed police officers, during which a police firearm was discharged. The event unfolded in the town, prompting a swift response from law …
A police officer discharged a firearm as part of a response to a reported incident in Yeovil, Somerset, on Monday, March 23. Around 1:51 pm, police, including armed units, were called to Rosebery Avenue after reports of a man …
This afternoon, armed police officers responded to a concerning incident on Rosebery Avenue in Yeovil, Somerset. Around 1:51 pm on Monday, March 23, officers were called after a report of a man carrying what appeared to be a …
Bath Fire Station has officially closed its doors after nearly 90 years of service, making way for a modern rebuild to better serve the community. On February 26, firefighters held a poignant farewell as fire engines and …
Starting in April, Somerset residents will see a £5 increase in the fire service portion of their council tax bills. This change, representing a 4.8% rise, aims to ensure that the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service …
A street warden in Weston-super-Mare has been hailed as a hero after tackling a teenager believed to be armed with a stolen knife. Simon Vowles took swift action on Wednesday, February 11, after reports came in that a knife …
Taunton Town Council is facing significant extra costs after discovering that dozens of newly installed removable bollards are too short to meet safety and accessibility standards. These bollards were intended to block …
Meeting the escalating demands of policing in Somerset has become increasingly challenging, likened by Chief Constable Sarah Crew to “trying to cover a king-sized bed with a single duvet.” At a recent meeting in Taunton on …
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man caught on CCTV following an attempted robbery involving a knife near Bath Railway Station last month. According to Avon and Somerset Police, the incident …
Police are seeking to identify a man caught on CCTV following a knife-wielding attempted robbery near Bath Railway Station last month. Avon and Somerset Police report that around 7:30 pm on Wednesday, January 14, an unknown …