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Craig Starkey in court over thefts and more in Bath

CRAIG Starkey has appeared in court charged with a number of vehicle break-ins in Bath. The 43-year-old, of no fixed…

Teen in custody after spate of burglaries and car-key thefts in Bridgwater

A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with a number of burglaries in Bridgwater. Police said the 17-year-old boy is…

Drugs found after car fled police during routine stop in Glastonbury

DRUGS were found in a car driven by an uninsured person which made off during a routine traffic stop…

Michael Eckersley has been jailed for 16 years. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Michael Eckersley, 86, jailed for child sex offences dating back to the 1980s

MICHAEL Eckersley has been jailed for sexual offences against a child – dating back to the 1980s. The 86-year-old was…

Andrew Cobb, of Bridgwater, has been jailed. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Bridgwater man Andrew Cobb jailed over messages to children

BRIDGWATER man Andrew Cobb has been jailed after trying to message underage children for a sexual purpose – having…

Clare Moody said her work as PCC will continue. Picture: Avon & Somerset PCC

Avon & Somerset PCC reacts to news the roles will be abolished by 2028

CLARE Moody, Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, says her work will continue – despite the government…

Clockwise from top left; Raymond Nuttall, Melios Delvina, Anestis Tsepa, and Craig Nuttall, have been jailed. Pictures: NCA

Trio jailed after £26 million cocaine plot off Somerset coast was rumbled by police

THREE men who were caught collecting more than £26 million worth of cocaine of the coast of Somerset have…

The fire was detected at the play area at Northgate Yard, Bridgwater, the council said

Fire started ‘deliberately’ at Bridgwater play park, council claims

A FIRE was started deliberately at a Bridgwater play park, according to town officials. Bridgwater Town Council praised the swift…

Burglars targeted Martock Charity Shop, police said. Picture: Google

Burglars target Somerset charity shop in early-hours raid

POLICE are appealing for information after a Somerset charity shop was targeted by burglars. The incident occurred at Martock Charity…

The AI cameras can detect offences including using a mobile phone at the wheel. Picture: Somerset Council

Frome Bypass: AI cameras detect more than 4,500 offences at accident blackspot

AI CAMERAS logged more than 4,500 offences on the A361 Frome Bypass during a four-month trial at the accident…