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Multiple deaths following contact with Avon and Somerset Constabulary, new figures reveal

By Laura Linham

29th Dec 2023 | Local News

Tom Whiting, the IOPC's acting director-general, emphasised the need for action across various agencies to prevent such deaths.

According to the IOPC, there were six deaths connected with Avon and Somerset Constabulary in the 2022-23 financial year.

CHRIMBO LIMBO: What next for the Saxonvale site in Frome?

By Susie Watkins

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

The Saxonvale Site In Frome In Early-2021. CREDIT: Mayday Saxonvale. Free to use for all BBC wire partners.

The council’s planning department could sign off on the Mayday plans in the near-future, but the council-as-landowner would still have a contract with Acorn .

Mendip's over - and under - crowding issues highlighted in census figures

By Laura Linham

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

Overcrowding is assessed based on the number of rooms in a residence and their suitability for the number of occupants.

In Mendip, about 945 homes, accounting for 1.9% of all residences in the area, were identified as overcrowded.

New Year's walks in Somerset to blow away the cobwebs

By Susie Watkins

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

Picked by experts: The best walks in Somerset for a wintery walk that will blow away the cobwebs .

RSPCA urges XL Bully owners to get prepared for the ban as time is running out

By Guest author

28th Dec 2023 | Local News

Then police will have powers to seize the dogs. File photo

From 31 December it will become illegal to breed, give away or sell an XL Bully : From 1 February 24 it will be illegal to own an XL Bully in England and Wales.

Volunteer this New Year

By Issued on Behalf of Somerset Council

27th Dec 2023 | Local News