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Police think this person may have witnessed an incident in Bridgwater. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

CCTV appeal after man punched, kicked and stamped on in Bridgwater attack

POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to speak after an assault in Bridgwater. The…

Man in court over burglary and theft of Land Rover in Wookey

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with burgling a house and stealing a car in Wookey. Anthony Rodriguez-Taylor,…

Palestine Action claims it was behind the protest at County Hall in Taunton. Picture: Palestine Action

Pro-Palestine group daubs County Hall in Taunton in red paint over council links to Israeli firm

A PRO-Palestinian group said it daubed County Hall in Taunton in red paint in protest over a council investment. Palestine…

New Assistant Chief Constable at Avon & Somerset Police, Jon Cummins. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

New assistant chief constable appointed at Avon & Somerset Police

A POLICE officer has returned to the area where he grew up for a new role. Jon Cummins has been…

The Somerset Toiletry Co founder, Sakina Buoy, inset, has launched the 25 for 25 initiative

Somerset toiletry firm cleaning up on good deeds in 25th anniversary year

A SOMERSET toiletry firm is looking to clean up on acts of kindness to mark its 25th anniversary. The Somerset…

The Mayor of Taunton and charity representatives were among those at the unveiling. Picture: Somerset Council

Crowds gather for unveiling of Knife Angel sculpture in Taunton

A GIANT, knife-wielding figure loomed over crowds in Taunton this week – to raise awareness of violent crime. They had…

Jessica Higgs, 20, charged over fatal A303 crash

A 20-YEAR-OLD Warminster woman has been charged in connection with a fatal collision on the A303. Jessica Higgs has been…

The fire destroyed a barn at a farm off Taunton Road, Wiveliscombe, on Sunday, March 17. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police investigating ‘deliberate’ Wiveliscombe barn fire that caused £100k of damage

POLICE are investigating a deliberate fire which destroyed a barn in Wiveliscombe. The blaze happened at a farm off Taunton…

Joe Steel, of Frome, has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

‘Prolific’ Frome shoplifter Joe Steel banned from certain shops

A “PROLIFIC” Frome shoplifter has been handed an order banning him from certain shops. Magistrates in Taunton granted a Criminal…

Charlotte Avis sadly died after a crash on the A30 near Sherborne in December 2022. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Yeovil man due in court over A30 crash that tragically took Charlotte Avis

A MAN is due to appear in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving after an incident near…