Avon and Somerset Police1 hr agoPolice chief admits staffing level 'is disturbing'Chief constable says ratio of officers to the population in force area has been historically low.1 hr ago6 days agoTwo pharmacy workers charged with stealing drugsPolice began investigating when an East Somerset pharmacy reported some of its stock was missing.6 days ago7 days agoArrest after woman falls ill from sample vapeA man is in custody on suspicion of administering a noxious substance and drug supply offences. 7 days ago23 Mar 2026Police warn 'there is no safe way to strangle'A police and crime commissioner launches the campaign around the dangers of choking during sex.23 Mar 202623 Mar 2026Two people injured in two vehicle collision on A303The road has reopened between Crewkerne and Ilminster and an investigation is under way.23 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Baby's murder 'could not be foreseen', report saysDaniel Gunter was jailed for life after he killed his two-week-old son in a hospital.17 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Cash, drugs and weapons seized in police raidsWest police forces crack down on what one senior officer calls "abhorrent" crimes.13 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Teen attack victim 'too traumatised for school'The dad of a girl attacked by young people in Cabot Circus says she has not been to school since.13 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Motorcyclist dies after lorry crashPolice are appealing for information from anyone with dashcam footage of the crash. 10 Mar 2026...