M5 Tragedy: Teen Tasered Before Being Hit by Car
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
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Teenager dies after leaving ambulance on M5
An 18-year-old man tragically died after being hit by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance that had stopped to provide treatment. Our thoughts are with his family.
18-year-old dies on M5 after exiting ambulance
An 18-year-old man was struck and killed on the M5 after leaving an ambulance. The incident has prompted a police referral to the IOPC and major road closures. Read the full report.
18-year-old dies in M5 collision after leaving ambulance
An 18-year-old man has died after being hit by a car on the M5 motorway, shortly after exiting an ambulance that was transporting him to hospital. Police and the IOPC are investigating.
A303 Crash: Man Dies, One Critical in Somerset
A man in his 50s has died after a serious single-vehicle crash on the A303 in Somerset. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. One person remains in a life-threatening condition.
Former officer gives kidney to mum he supported in grief
Former police officer Tim Swinburn donates kidney to Clare Brixey, 21 years after breaking news of her son's fatal crash. Read this incredible story of compassion.
Teen Couple's Home Destroyed by Arsonists
A teenage couple's first home near Yeovil was burned down by arsonists days before they were due to move in. The uninsured £60,000 property and all their belongings were destroyed. Police are investigating.
Drunk Ryanair passenger brawls with police on flight
Shocking footage shows a disruptive passenger refusing to sit down, forcing a Ryanair flight to circle Bristol and leading to a violent arrest. Read the full story.
Shepton Mallet Carnival halted after float fall
Shepton Mallet Carnival procession was stopped for nearly an hour after a person fell from a carnival cart. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the full story.
Seven Men Charged With 40+ Child Sex Offences in Bristol
Seven men from four nations charged with over 40 offences against teenage girls in Bristol. The group faces rape and drug supply charges following a major police investigation.
Seven Men Charged in Bristol Child Sex Exploitation
Seven men face over 40 charges for alleged child sexual exploitation of 11 teenage girls in Bristol. Police urge public to report concerns.
Seven Men Charged in Bristol Child Exploitation Case
Avon and Somerset Police charge seven men with over 40 offences against 11 teenagers in a major child sexual exploitation investigation. Learn about the case details and community response.
Somerset's Laser Show Transforms Historic Landmarks
Discover how Somerset's groundbreaking Illuminated River project is using cutting-edge laser technology to create mesmerising light displays across the region's most iconic locations, from Glastonbury Tor to Cheddar Gorge.
Met Police sack officers in Panorama scandal
Exclusive: Metropolitan Police dismisses multiple officers following damning BBC Panorama investigation into serious misconduct and corruption allegations within the force.
BBC exposé reveals toxic culture in Metropolitan Police
A devastating BBC investigation uncovers disturbing evidence of bullying, misogyny, racism and discrimination within London's Metropolitan Police, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability.
Met Police sacks officers after Panorama corruption probe
The Metropolitan Police has dismissed three officers today following a damning BBC Panorama investigation into corruption and misconduct within the force, marking the first disciplinary actions from the documentary's revelations.
Baby and child critical after Oakford collision
A baby girl and young child fight for life after devastating crash in Somerset village as police launch urgent investigation into the circumstances.
Police face misconduct hearing over Kelly Faiers death probe
Two police officers from Avon and Somerset face disciplinary proceedings over alleged failures in investigating the death of Kelly Faiers, who was found with fatal injuries in 2021.
Bristol man jailed for 12 years after police attack
A violent offender who launched a brutal assault on police officers at a Bristol station has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment at Bristol Crown Court.
Don McCullin at 90: How Somerset Saved His Sanity
Legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin reveals how finding peace in Somerset's countryside helped heal decades of trauma from conflict zones in a powerful new exhibition.
Gaffa Tape Gimp Strikes Again in Somerset
Somerset residents on high alert as mysterious 'Gaffa Tape Gimp' reappears, wriggling on country road in latest creepy incident. Police launch urgent investigation.
Met Police Racism and Violence Scandal Exposed
A bombshell BBC Panorama investigation reveals disturbing racism, misogyny and violent behaviour among officers at Charing Cross police station, raising serious questions about Metropolitan Police culture.
Johnny Depp's rescue dog mauls sheep to death on UK farm
A rescue dog owned by Hollywood star Johnny Depp has been at the centre of a tragic incident, killing two sheep on a Somerset farm. The actor now faces a police investigation under the Dogs Act.
Man dies after falling from hot air balloon in Bristol
A man has died in a horrific incident after falling from a hot air balloon during a flight over Bristol. Emergency services were called to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead. An investigation is underway.
Mum's Plea: Have You Seen Missing Student Jack O'Sullivan?
The desperate search for Jack O'Sullivan, a 23-year-old student who disappeared after leaving a house party in Bristol, continues as his mother makes an emotional appeal for information.
Girl, 9, shot in Bristol: Three injured in Hartcliffe attack
A nine-year-old girl and two women have been hospitalised following a shocking shooting in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol. Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
Six Dead Bodies Found Dumped in Bristol Quarry
Police launch a major investigation after the grim discovery of six corpses in a remote quarry in Bristol. The victims, all adult men, were found with significant injuries in what officers are calling a 'deeply disturbing' incident.
Somerset Clinch Thrilling Blast Title in Edgbaston Epic
Relive Somerset's heart-stopping victory over Surrey in a nail-biting Vitality Blast final at Edgbaston. A classic match filled with explosive batting, dramatic twists, and last-over tension.
Sarah Beeny ordered to demolish home built without permission
Property expert Sarah Beeny faces a stunning planning defeat as she is ordered to tear down a building on her Somerset estate, constructed without the necessary council permission. A dramatic twist for the development guru.
County Cricket: Surrey Dominate as Yorkshire Collapse
Dramatic day in the County Championship as Surrey post a mammoth total against Warwickshire, while Yorkshire suffer a stunning batting collapse against Somerset. Get all the live action and key stats.
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