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Layton Dufeu appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court charged in connection with burglaries in Bridgwater, Taunton and North Petherton. Picture: Google

Layton Dufeu in court over burglaries in Taunton, Bridgwater and North Petherton

LAYTON Dufeu has appeared in court charged with burgling homes in Taunton, Bridgwater and North Petherton. The 30-year-old, of North…

Chief Constable Sarah Crew chaired the misconduct hearing

Weston police officer would have been sacked over second job, hearing finds

A Weston-Super-Mare police officer would have been sacked had he not resigned after taking a second job – despite…

Police warning after spate of thefts from vehicles in Weston super Mare

THIEVES have been targeting vehicles in parts of Weston super Mare in recent weeks. Police have issued a warning to…

The incidents took place on August 17 Picture: Google Maps

Police crack down on gang of youths in Burnham on Sea after reports of thefts in High Street

FOUR people were arrested in Burnham on Sea after reports of thefts and racially aggravated public order on Saturday,…

Anti-racism protestors gathered at Market House in Taunton on Saturday. Picture: Google

Anti-racism demonstration in Taunton passed off peacefully, say police

AN anti-racism demonstration in Taunton passed off peacefully on Saturday, police said. Around 60 people attended the “stand up to…

Henri Bitton was caught selling vapes to a girl, 15, at Gemini Vapes in Bridgwater. Picture: Google

Bridgwater shopkeeper hit with £3,500 in charges after selling vape to 15 year old

A BRIDGWATER shopkeeper has been ordered to pay more than £3,500 after being caught selling vapes to a 15-year-old…

Police say they are aware of "at least" two protests in Taunton this Saturday, August 17 Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

“We will not tolerate hate, violence or criminality” – Policing operation in place ahead of potential Taunton protests

POLICE in Taunton say there are plans in place for a policing operation ahead of “at least” two protests…

The pedestrian is in a critical condition Pictures: Avon and Somerset Police, Google Maps

Car hit pedestrian on M5 near Loxton leaving them in critical condition 

A PEDESTRIAN has been left in critical condition after a car collided with them on an M5 overbridge near…

Engines were stolen form boats at Wimbleball Lake, near Dulverton. Picture: Google

Engines stolen after thieves target 10 boats at Somerset beauty spot

TEN boats at Wimbleball Lake were targeted by thieves during an overnight raid. Police are investigating the theft of a…

A man in his 30s was arrested Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Samurai-style swords, suspected cannabis and cash seized in Frome

POLICE seized suspected cannabis, cash and weapons – including Samurai-style swords and a knife with a 40cm blade -…