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Ronald Burton, of Clevedon, has been jailed. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Clevedon drug dealer Ronald Burton jailed for three and a half years

CLEVEDON drug dealer Ronald Burton has been jailed. The 36-year-old was labelled as playing “a leading role in the supply…

Police said clicking on links could result in personal data being stolen Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Warning as fraudsters send fake winter fuel payment texts in Somerset

SOMERSET residents are being asked to take extra care when clicking on links in texts from people they do…

Some of the suspected stolen tools recovered by police Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Police want to reunite owners with suspected stolen tools in Somerset

SOMERSET residents are being asked to check if their stolen tools have been seized by police. Avon and Somerset Police…

Council staff will keep ‘police powers’ in 2025 in bid to cut crime

CERTAIN council employees in North Somerset will retain ‘police powers’ after accreditation was approved by police. Under the scheme, members…

The woman was hit by a car in Christopher Close, Yeovil, police said. Picture: Google

Woman treated in hospital after being hit by car in Yeovil on New Year’s Eve

A WOMAN was hit by a car in Yeovil which left the scene on New Year’s Eve. Police are appealing…

Three missing children are believed to be in the Somerset area. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police appeal to find missing siblings believed to be in Somerset

THREE missing children are believed to be in the Wincanton area, according to police trying to find them. Lily, 13,…

Street man, Simon Williams, charged with breach of stalking order

SIMON Williams, from Street, has been charged with breaching a stalking protection order and harassment. The 41-year-old, of Strode Road,…

Cllr Tim Mander said he is "appalled by these senseless acts of vandalism" Picture: Bridgwater Town Council

Three play areas set on fire in Bridgwater in a week

VANDALS have set fire to three play areas across Bridgwater since the start of January. Fires, which Bridgwater Town Council…

Young person assaulted in Weston-super-Mare

A JUVENILE male was reportedly assaulted in Weston-super-Mare on Friday night (January 3). Police said the male was assaulted on…

Police said a member of the public flagged down police but left before providing details Picture: Google

Man arrested after woman assaulted in Bridgwater retail park

A 36-year-old man was arrested after a woman was reportedly assaulted in a Bridgwater retail park. The assault reportedly took…