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Increased police tax to fund more officers to help victims of serious crimes

Chief Constable Andy Marsh and Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens.

Avon and Somerset Police

Carrington Walker

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Avon and Somerset Constabulary has confirmed it will recruit 70 more officers to improve its investigations team following a budget increase. PCC Sue Mountstevens has confirmed an increase in the policing part of the council tax – known as the...
Anyone who saw what happened should contact the police on 101 giving reference number 5221034194.

Woman in her 90s is victim of distraction burglary in Backwell

Lily Newton-Browne

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The Portishead HQ of the Avon Fire and Rescue Service and Avon and Somerset Police. 

Police officer sacked after 'inappropriate relationship'

Stephen Sumner

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North Somerset Council

Orders on public spaces and tackling anti-social behaviour set for approval

Jacqueline Cadogan

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When it’s my turn for the Covid vaccine I’ll be first in the queue

Police issue warning due to increase in vaccine scams

Jacqueline Cadogan

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Free to flee domestic abuse during lockdown

Jacqueline Cadogan

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The Peugeot was recovered by police in Hartcliffe later the same night, while the black VW remains outstanding.

Man due in court after cars stolen in burglary

Lily Newton-Browne

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The family were returning to Exeter from Coventry where they had travelled to buy a kebab.

Dad drove family 270 miles for kebab before crashing on M5

Lily Newton-Browne

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Avon and Somerset Police want residents to complete a survey on a potential rise in the policing part of their council tax.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police commissioner proposes rise in policing part of tax bill

Carrington Walker

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Two men in their 20s have been released on police bail with a condition not to come to Portishead, pending further enquiries. 

Police thank Portishead community after call leads to arrests for...

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Four men jailed for steal lead tiles from churches nationwide

Clevedon church roof thieves jailed

Jacqueline Cadogan

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Weston Town Council has launched a number of online services. Picture: Fizkes

Avon and Somerset Police

Police warn Christmas gadgets can be a gateway for online predators

Carrington Walker

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Police appeal for help following break-in at Weston Helicopter Museum,

Man due in court charged with murder of Louis Bednall

Lily Newton-Browne

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Woman and boy charged with drug supply offences

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Sgt. Mike Olding with breath test.

Christmas

Police chief issues drink driving warning before Christmas

Carrington Walker

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Reports of domestic violence have increased in North Devon.

Funding aids services delivering support to survivors throughout pandemic

Lily Newton-Browne

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Fly-tipping in Oxleaze Lane in Dundry, Bristol.   Picture: North Somerset Council

Business owner sentenced for fly-tipping in North Somerset

Lily Newton-Browne

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Avon and Somerset Constabulary is urging parents to be viligant.   

Children as young as 11 being targeted by sexual predators, police warn

Lily Newton-Browne

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Robert Cates, aged 37, has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for making threats to kil

Man sentenced to more than two years in prison for making threats to kill

Lily Newton-Browne

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North Somerset Courthouse.

In the dock

Vicky Angear

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North Somerset Courthouse.

In The Dock

Vicky Angear

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Stokes was suspended from her role at NSCP. Picture: Google

Physio who kept more than 400 patients’ record suspended from role after...

Henry Woodsford

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Peake was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court.

Employee who ‘destroyed’ Nailsea family business spared jail

Henry Woodsford

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North Somerset Courthouse.

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In The Dock

Tom Wright

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North Somerset Courthouse.

In The Dock

In The Dock

Tom Wright

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North Somerset Courthouse.

In The Dock

In The Dock

Tom Wright

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Bristol Crown Court.

Pensioner jailed for historic sexual assaults on teenage boys

Henry Woodsford

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Bristol Crown Court.

Man who made explosive device from fireworks spared prison sentence

Henry Woodsford

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North Somerset Courthouse.

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In The Dock

Tom Wright

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North Somerset Courthouse.

In The Dock

In The Dock

Tom Wright

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