Map Reveals Most Crime-Severe Areas in Somerset Thursday, December 18, 2025 somerset crime severity bristol bath violence sexualoffences police community safety A new crime severity map has highlighted the areas in Somerset most impacted by serious crime. Unlike traditional crime rates that simply count incidents, crime severity scores evaluate both the volume and seriousness of … Read More
Fire Service Launches In-Depth Review of Electric Vehicle Battery Fires Thursday, December 18, 2025 fire electricvehicles lithiumion batteries safety disposal recycling thermalrunaway transport emergency The fire service is undertaking a comprehensive review of incidents involving electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, as concerns over the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries continue to grow. This initiative reflects a … Read More
‘Utterly heartbreaking’ death of Aria Thorpe devastates Weston community Wednesday, December 17, 2025 weston aria thorpe tragedy murder community weston-super-mare investigation safety support The Weston-super-Mare community has been left reeling following the tragic death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe. On the evening of Monday, December 15, emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing at a home on Lime … Read More
Live: Call 999 if You Spot This Wanted Woman Tuesday, December 16, 2025 police wanted appeal urgent safety public search emergency crime alert Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public to assist in locating a woman wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation. Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes her or sees her to immediately call 999. The …
Live: Call 999 if you see wanted woman Tuesday, December 16, 2025 police appeal wanted woman urgent investigation safety missing alert emergency Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and call 999 immediately if they spot a woman wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation. Authorities stress the importance of not approaching her and instead seeking …
No Wider Risk to Public Following Arrest in Weston-Super-Mare Girl’s Murder Tuesday, December 16, 2025 murder weston-super-mare avonandsomerset police investigation community teenager crime support safety Avon and Somerset Police have assured the public that there is no broader threat following the tragic stabbing death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-Super-Mare. Officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will … Read More