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Police report · 6 Jul 2026, 10:16
Created: 6 Jul 2026, 10:16 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 10:16
Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire South Western Ambulance Service

Cirencester Ambulance Station gears up for free family open day | News

Event details The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is inviting people of all ages to a free family open day at Cirencester Ambulance Station on Sunday 28 June 2026. Running from 11am to 3pm,

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Police report · 1 Jul 2026, 11:07
Created: 1 Jul 2026, 11:07 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 01:43
Avon and Somerset, British Transport Police, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Avon and Somerset Police

South West police forces unite for a week of action against drugs | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 1 July 2026, at 11:06 in Campaigns Last week, police from across the South West once again joined forces on a coordinated crackdown on drug-related criminality, achieving significant results in tackling supply,

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Police report · 16 Jun 2026, 11:20
Created: 16 Jun 2026, 11:20 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 01:44
Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, National, Sussex, Wiltshire Avon and Somerset Police

Movement of stolen machinery targeted in rural crime crackdown | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 16 June 2026, at 11:20 in Campaigns Police forces from across the region conducted a day of action targeting rural crime in Somerset. Officers from Avon and Somerset Police joined forces with colleagues from De

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Police report · 10 Jun 2026, 13:47
Created: 10 Jun 2026, 13:47 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 01:45
Avon and Somerset, Dorset, National Avon and Somerset Police

Arrests made and stolen vehicles recovered during multi-agency operation in South Somerset | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 10 June 2026, at 13:47 in Arrests Two men have been arrested and stolen vehicles, suspected cloned vehicle parts, drugs and high-value watches were seized following a multi-agency operation in South Somerset. O

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Police report · 31 Mar 2026, 16:59
Created: 31 Mar 2026, 16:59 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 01:50
Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire Avon and Somerset Police

Four sentenced for roles in smuggling items into HMP Guys Marsh | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 31 March 2026, at 11:17 in In Court Four people have been sentenced for their roles in a ‘deliberate, criminal enterprise’ which resulted in a significant number of prohibited items and drugs being smuggled

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Video included · 4 Mar 2026, 11:37
Created: 4 Mar 2026, 11:37 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 01:52
Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, National, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire Avon and Somerset Police

A standard to be proud of with a surprising top dog | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 3 March 2026, at 09:40 in Events The event held at Police Headquarters, tested teams across three phases: tracking, criminal work, and obedience. Officers from Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset and

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Police report · 20 Feb 2026, 14:53
Created: 20 Feb 2026, 14:53 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 01:52
Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Greater Manchester, Warwickshire, Wiltshire Avon and Somerset Police

Tributes to ‘perfect son’ following his death last month | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 20 February 2026, at 14:53 in Incidents Tributes have been paid to a “perfect son” and much-loved brother and uncle following his death last month. Craig Hurcombe, 39, from Rowde, was reported missing to Wi

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Police report · 15 Jan 2026, 21:47
Created: 15 Jan 2026, 21:47 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 01:55
Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Greater Manchester, Wiltshire Avon and Somerset Police

Man charged with murder after human remains found | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 15 January 2026, at 21:47 in In Court We have charged a man as part of a murder investigation into the disappearance of Craig Hurcombe. Michael Bretton, 40, of Armoury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, has been charge

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Video included · 30 Dec 2025, 15:36
Created: 30 Dec 2025, 15:36 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 02:15
Avon and Somerset, Cheshire, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Metropolitan London Avon and Somerset Police

Serial romance fraudster jailed after ‘web of lies’ saw women loses thousands of pounds | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 12 August 2025, at 17:13 in In Court A serial fraudster who stole thousands of pounds in romance scams has been jailed for almost three years. Ben Millin, from Yeovil, fabricated stories of dying relatives, fro

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