News: Forcewide News
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Serving PCSO charged in connection with rape investigation
A 41-year-old man will appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Friday 14 July.
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Tribute issued to woman who died following collision in Chard
Mary Lambert, 82, died in hospital following the collision in Snowdon Hill on Thursday 8 June.
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St Pauls Carnival returns to Bristol
St Pauls Carnival returns to Bristol on Saturday 1 July.
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Avon and Somerset Police celebrate Response Policing Week
This week, alongside policing colleagues across the UK we are celebrating the hard work, dedication, compassion, and bravery of all our response police officers.
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Police horse Pilton receives his official name at Glastonbury Festival
Police horse Pilton has been officially named today by Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis.
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Former officer who intimidated fellow train passenger barred from policing
The former officer has been barred from policing and other law enforcement agencies, following the hearing.
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New Chief Officer appointed
Louise Hutchison has been confirmed as our new Chief Officer of People and Organisational Development.
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Former officer added to national barred list for gross misconduct
A former police officer who gave illegal drugs back to people he’d stop searched in return for information about local drug dealers has been added to a national barred list.
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Avon and Somerset Police hosts its first ever Outstanding Policing Awards
Avon and Somerset Police celebrated the achievements of their officers, staff, and volunteers at the Outstanding Policing Awards 2023 on Wednesday 17 May.
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Deputy Lieutenant names police horse Sandford
The naming took place at a recent community event for residents of Sandford and Winscombe to celebrate the coronation of Saturday 6 May