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SCHOOL SHUTDOWN

Preschool Closes During Investigation Into Former Employee

HARSH SENTANCE

Man from Barnstaple Sentenced for Coercive Control at Exeter Crown Court

Key Safety Features to Consider When Choosing a Mobile Access Tower

SOAP EXIT

EastEnders’ Ronni Ancona to Leave Following Dramatic Brief Role

ANIMAL RAID

Man Arrested and Dogs Removed in Animal Welfare Operation

FAMILY PAY TRIBUTE

Family Mourns Tony Brown Following Motorbike Accident Near Barnstaple

FAMILY PAY TRIBUTE

Tributes Paid Following Fatal A30 Collision Involving Two Boys

TRIAL UPDATE

Teenager Sexually Assaulted by Four Men After Being Lured from Somerset

JORNO CHARGE

Former Swindon Advertiser Journalist Faces Child Cruelty Charges in Wiltshire

TRAGIC NEWS

Missing Man Benjamin Niuwenhuisen Confirmed Found in Woods

SERIOUS INJURIES

Police Appeal Following Serious Collision on A386 Resulting in Motorcyclist Injury

SEX ATTACK PROBE

Man Arrested Following Serious Sexual Assault in Public Gardens

STALKER JAILED

Man from Longhedge Sentenced for Stalking and Breach of Restraining Order

BRING HIM HOME

Search Launched for Missing 52-Year-Old Benjamin Niuwenhuisen

FATAL OUTCOME

Man Dies Following Altercation at Holiday Park

HELCIOPTER TRIO

Tributes Paid to Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson

WILDCAT CRASH

Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter Crashes Into Field Prompting Major Emergency Response

MURDER TRIAL

Woman Denies Causing Mother’s Death in Christmas Day Trial

MURDER PROBE

Murder Investigation Underway Following Discovery of Woman’s Body

COURT REMAND

Man arrested on suspicion of child sex abuse offenses

DRINK DRIVE DISASTER

Woman Caught Drink Driving Hours After Receiving Sentence

POLICE SIEGE

Man in Critical Condition Following Explosives Threat Standoff

EMERGENCY RESCUE

Air Ambulance Responds to Drowning Incident at Durdle Door

FATAL SENTANCE

Couple Sentenced for Fatal Motorcycle Collision at Wanborough Bend

Safe Play Alert: The Importance of Responsible Gambling Tools in Mobile Slots

DOG ATTACK

Woman Admits Guilt in Fatal XL Bully Dog Attack

CLUB TRIBUTE

Melksham Rugby Club Mourns Passing of Coach Phil Stone Found at Home

WATER TRAGEDY

Man Dies Attempting to Rescue Family as Four Teens Drown at Local Swimming Areas

BIRTHDAY PLEA

Community Appeal as Search Continues for Missing Teen Taylor Charlton

MISSING TRAGEDY

Body Discovered During Search for Missing Person Aidan Bentham

USING TECH TO FIGHT CRIME Met Police Go High-Tech to Nab Shoplifting Scoundrels

TRAGIC AND COMPLEX Man Convicted of Unlawfully Killing Sister

TRAGIC AND COMPLEX Man Found Guilty of Unlawfully Killing Sister in Bristol

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN Tamils Stage Symbolic Hunger Strike Outside 10 Downing Street

DIRTY COP Ex-Cop Jailed for Horrific Child Abuse Image Offences

HEARTLESS ATTACK Thug jailed for brutal robbery of vulnerable man in Salisbury city centre

HEARTLESS ATTACK Man sentenced for violent robbery of vulnerable individual in city centre

FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE Police Renew Hunt for Driver After Serious Crash in Collingbourne Ducis

BRING HER HOME Police Issue Urgent Appeal for Missing Woman in Cornwall

ARMED POLICE MANHUNT Knife Attack Shocker at Looe Holiday Park

BROKEN BRITAIN Grandad Dies After Brave Act on Cheltenham Bridge

GROOMING CLAIMS Buffy Star Nicholas Brendon Accused of Grooming After Death

FOOD PRICE CRISIS Argentina Turns to Donkey Meat as Beef Prices Soar

FILMED ON A PHONE Teens Jailed for Brutal Deliberate Crash on Bristol Cyclist

CAUGHT RED HANDED Notorious Swindon shoplifter Mario Youde jailed

BRUTAL ATTACK Local Afghan Veteran Seriously Injured After Brutal Station Assault

BRUTAL ATTACK Hero Afghan Vet Left Fighting for Life After Brutal Station Attack

BRUTAL ATTACK Cheltenham Community Mourns After Man Dies Following Brutal Assault

NO BODY Swindon Killer Who Hid Wife’s Body Set to Be Freed

HORROR SMASH Tragic Death on A338 as Mini Rolls Over Near Collingbourne Ducis

HAUNTING TRAUMA Forest of Dean Duo Jailed for Sadistic Six-Hour Torture

TRAGIC END Body Discovered, Missing Man Officially Identified

TRAGIC END Body Found in Paignton: Missing Man Confirmed Dead

STALKER JAILED Wiltshire Man Jailed for Stalking and Suffocating Woman

NO FAIRY Man Jailed for Brutal Attack That Knocked Out Woman’s Teeth

PULLED HER HAIR Brutal Plymouth Attacker Jailed for 11 Years

NO CHARGES Teen Quizzed Over Cheltenham Murder Released Without Charge

FAMILY MOURNS University Student Murdered by Housemate in Bristol

Right-Wing Streamer Sneako Brutally Attacked Live on Busy Street

FIND HIM Urgent Search for Missing Poole Man