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Manslaughter conviction after 72-year-old man’s death in Keynsham
Wayne Milsom, pictured, has been convicted of the manslaughter of Stephen Ridgeway, who died in 2024.
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Man charged with racially-aggravated offence after incident at protest
Ryan Ferguson, aged 26, will appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court today (Tuesday 28 July) in relation to an incident which happened in March.
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Father jailed for the murder of his baby son – Chard
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Appeal after Mini stolen in burglary
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CCTV appeal after Bridgwater assault
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Nearly a quarter of drivers stopped during World Cup campaign arrested for drink or drug driving
Campaigns 24 July 2026
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Arrest made following investigation into illegal casino – Bristol
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of gambling offences.
Arrests 28 July 2026 -
Investigation into indecent act on bus in Bristol
We hope the man, pictured, may be able to assist our enquiries into the incident that happened on a number 76 bus last month.
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CCTV appeal after assaults in Weston-super-Mare
We wish to identify these two men as part of our enquiries into the incident last month.
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Witness appeal after car driven dangerously on A4174
A black Seat Leon was driven towards oncoming traffic near Cadbury Heath on Saturday 18 July.
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Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Westerleigh
The collision occurred on Friday 24 July on Westerleigh Road, in Westerleigh.
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Bath’s new police public enquiry office to open its doors next month
Bath Police Enquiry Office will relocate from its current location on Manvers Street to its new home on Monmouth Street on Wednesday 12 August, marking the opening of the new Bath Police Station.
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Policing operation stood up for protest and counter-protest in Taunton
Officers will be in Taunton town centre throughout the day on Saturday 25 July due to a planned protest and counter-protest.
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Former officer sentenced for harassment and wasting police time
Former officer Jack Wood, 32, was sentenced at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 22 July.
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Teen sentenced for irritant spray incident
Romeo Dumbi, 18, had previously admitted administering a noxious substance in the incident at Costco in Avonmouth, Bristol, last year.
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Man charged over rape and sexual assault
The 22-year-old has been remanded into custody by magistrates ahead of a Crown Court hearing next month.
In Court 22 July 2026