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Chief constable's bid to overturn ruling on PC's racist language dismissed

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

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Avon and Somerset’s police chief said it was “perverse” one of his officers was not sacked after she used “abhorrent” racist language.
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Man charged with possession of offensive weapon in village

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alcohol purchases

Warning letters issued to shops caught selling alcohol to under-18s

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Screen grab of CCTV footage in Nailsea appeal

CCTV appeal after nails found in Nailsea roads

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Avon and Somerset police chief to step down

North Somerset Resident

Police chief to step down from role

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The force said the victim was assaulted by a group of four boys and two girls, all described as being in their teens. 

Man suffers head and chest injuries after group assault

Lily Newton-Browne

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Avon and Somerset police to work with HM Prison and Probation Service in new GPS tagging scheme.

Police to introduce prison release tagging

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Hate crime is on the rise in North Somerset.

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Police to hold online discussion on equality in the criminal justice system

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Appeal for witnesses to assault in Clevedon

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The fibreglass boat has disappeared from the entrance of Clevedon.

Devastation after Clevedon's welcome landmark disappearance

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Wanted - Robert Tebbs, for a number of thefts in the Clevedon area

Clevedon man wanted in connection with thefts

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A Weston charity as been awarded funding by the North Somerset Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to dist

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Funding awarded to violent crime prevention scheme

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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Free to flee domestic abuse during lockdown

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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

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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.

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Police commissioner proposes rise in policing part of tax bill

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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...

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

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

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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

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Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Picture: Mark Atherton

Woman and boy charged with drug supply offences

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Sgt. Mike Olding with breath test.

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Police chief issues drink driving warning before Christmas

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Reports of domestic violence have increased in North Devon.

Funding aids services delivering support to survivors throughout pandemic

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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

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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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