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Vandals targeted the Hathermead Gardens Allotments in Yeovil, police said. Picture: Google

Sheds and equipment damaged as vandals target Yeovil allotments

EQUIPMENT was removed and damage caused at a number of sheds at a Yeovil allotments. The incident, at around 5pm…

The crash, near Frome, happened in October last year. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Driver loses licence after crash near Frome earned them eight penalty points

A DRIVER has been fined and had their licence revoked after this crash near Frome. The incident happened in October…

An amnesty on ninja swords ran throughout July. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Dozens of ninja swords handed in to police ahead of ban which starts today

DOZENS of ninja swords have been handed in to police in the Somerset police area as part of a…

The Duchess of Cocklemoor has been refloated after being targeted by vandals in Langport

Duchess of Cocklemoor refloated after Langport vandalism

THE Duchess of Cocklemoor boat – which was partially sunk after being targeted by vandals last week -…

The yellow Voodoo bike has been handed in to Chard Police Station. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Chard police want to reunite bike with rightful owner

THIS bike has been handed in to Chard Police Station – with the rightful owner being urged to collect…

Police are keen to trace this person in connection with an assault in Bath. Pictures: Google/Avon & Somerset Police

CCTV appeal after man in his 70s pushed over in Bath street

POLICE want to trace this person in connection with an assault in Bath. The victim, a man in his early…

Weapons and other contraband were found in a drain at Shepton Mallet Prison

Contraband – including makeshift weapons and a BONE – found in Somerset prison drain

A BONE and weapons were among gruesome discoveries when staff cleared an old drain at a Somerset prison. The find…

Man in his 70s arrested over alleged online sexual communication with a child

A MAN was arrested in Shepton Mallet on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication online with a child. Police said…

The Duchess of Cocklemoor was badly damaged by vandals while moored in Langport

Community rallies to right boat targeted by vandals in Langport

A BOAT offering affordable access to the river and countryside for people in Langport and Huish Episcopi has been…

Thomas Pendergast Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Man who stole bank cards from cars in Weston handed community order

A 28-YEAR-old man from Weston-super-Mare will serve a community order after he pleaded guilty to a string of vehicle-related…