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Avon and Somerset Police fines uninsured drivers £12.5million in 10 years

The average fine given by our local force is £405, 8.5% less than the UK average (£443) and 6.25% less than its neighbouring authority, Devon and Cornwall

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Bristol school installed covert cameras in ongoing row over Stoke Lodge playing field fence

Shocked residents discovered the cameras and the school has admitted it was them

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Three high value bikes stolen from Clifton property

The police believe the offenders could have used a vehicle to carry out the burglary

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Jailed at Bristol Crown Court in September 2022

Cases have included a car thief who couldn't drive, drug dealers and rapists

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How Bristol paid tribute to the Queen and her 'unwavering devotion'

"Her devotion to our country was unwavering for the entirety of her reign."

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Police appeal after clothes and shoes stolen from Bristol apartment block

Avon and Somerset Police has released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak with as part of their investigation

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People urged not to approach missing man last seen at Bristol hospital

Avon and Somerset Police are asking anyone who sees the 33-year-old to contact them via 999 due to concerns over his health

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Met Office 'extreme heat' weather warning could mean 36C for Bristol

During the last heatwave in July, the Avon area saw its hottest day on record as temperatures hit 35.3C

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Sadness as Bristol police dog Bear dies

"Run free, Bear"

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Police want to speak with organisers of this week's Kill the Bill protest

Avon and Somerset Police have told Bristol Live they aim to facilitate a 'peaceful protest'

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Person injured after being in collision with police vehicle in Avonmouth

The person injured was travelling in the civilian car and an investigation has been launched

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Cases of kidnap in Avon and Somerset at highest point for decade

Home Office figures show there were 147 crimes of kidnapping recorded by Avon and Somerset Police in 2021

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Petrol price protests to extend traffic jams on busiest summer getaway in years

Avon and Somerset Police warned motorists that ‘slow-moving roadblocks’ are planned on parts of the M4, M5, M32 and A38 on Friday.

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Hundreds of new gun licences granted in Avon and Somerset over the last year

This comes as a new scheme gives GPs the right to alert police if an individual has a medical condition that may make having a gun unsafe

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Potential hate crime in Staple Hill after man 'dragged' by car

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses

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Metro mayor fails in bid urging Avon pension fund to stop investing in fossil fuels

Two council leaders left the room at a crucial moment meaning no vote on divestment could take place

The Independent UK

Motorists warned of disruption on roads amid protests against rising fuel costs

Gwent Police said it is working with Avon and Somerset Police and neighbouring forces as they prepare for ‘serious disruption throughout the day’.

The Guardian - UK

Man dies after assault in south Gloucestershire village

Avon and Somerset police say victim died at scene in Charfield after being found badly injured

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Daily Record

'Terminator' killer 'acted out own horror movie' as he stabbed neighbour to death

Can Arslan murdered father-of-three Matthew Boorman in his own front garden before attacking the victim's wife and stabbing another neighbour eight times.

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Girls urged not to travel to school alone amid hunt for feet-sniffing man

Avon and Somerset Police have released an E-fit image

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Avon and Somerset Police is quickest in country to answer 999 calls

It was the only police force in the country to meet the Government's new target

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Knife crime operation sees 300 less weapons on streets

Across Operation Sceptre as a whole, officers seized a total of 1,074 knives while 8,401 were surrendered or seized during weapon sweeps.

Evening Standard

Only one police force in UK is meeting 999 answer targets

Avon and Somerset Police was the only force to meet the standard, according to national statistics released for the first time by the Home Office.

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Only one police force in the UK is meeting 999 target, figures show

Avon and Somerset Police was the only force to meet the standard, according to national statistics released for the first time by the Home Office

Evening Standard

South African cricketer hospitalised after being attacked outside Somerset pub

Mondli Khumalo, a fast bowler for North Petherton Cricket Club, is in a serious but stable condition, Avon and Somerset Police say.

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