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An officer who sent racist, misogynistic and ableist messages has been dismissed and barred from policing after being found to have committed gross misconduct.

The PC had his personal mobile phone seized as part of an investigation in May '25.

Read more: https://t.co/oQeG233kKi

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We are renewing our appeal to find missing Jake, 35, who last seen in Shirehampton, on Thursday 25 June.​

His white Vauxhall Mokka, however, was last seen in Filton at 11.44am today (Tuesday June 30).

➡️ If you see Jake, please call 999 quoting 5226175833.

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We are issuing a CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to in relation to an assault at a pub in Burnham-on-Sea.

We would like to speak to the man, pictured, because we believe he may have information which could assist our enquiries.

➡️ Read more: https://t.co/8WQToHALkB

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We have some good news to bring you this evening.

Roberto, who we previously issued appeals to help find, was found safe and well earlier today.

Thank you to everyone who shared our posts and contacted us with information - your support is appreciated.

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Last week we issued an appeal for help locating Leshay, who was missing with links to Bristol.

We're pleased to update you that he has since been found safe.

Thank you for sharing our post and to everyone who contacted us with information.

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We are pleased to let you know that missing Brian, aged 82, from Pill, has been found and is safe.

We would like to thank everyone who called in with information or shared our appeal 🙏

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We are pleased to let you know that missing Daniel, aged 68, from Taunton, has been found and is safe.

We would like to thank everyone who called in with information or shared our appeal 🙏

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We're appealing for the public's help to find Jake, who's missing and has links to Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

He has multiple tattoos, including a black panther on his leg and an England flag on his arm.

If you see him, call 999 using reference 5226175833.

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Everyone has a role to play in keeping children safe from exploitation.

If you suspect a child may be the victim of exploitation, report it to police.

Details of the signs of exploitation and how to report abuse can be found here: https://t.co/7pFQOKjnHg

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Four people have been found guilty of grooming and raping a teenage girl in Bristol last year.

The three men and one 17-year-old boy each denied the offences but were a jury at Bristol Crown Court convicted them of them all.

https://t.co/Bd7hDaW1xD

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Pls avoid/delay travel on the M5. 2-hour / 8-mile delays from earlier closure jncs 22 & 23 (risk from damaged high voltage electricity infrastructure).
If you must travel, please follow National Highways advice: https://t.co/86m5KDC43r
Updates: @HighwaysSWEST & @TravelSomerset

[National Highways: South-West @HighwaysSWEST]

The #M5 in #Somerset remains closed both ways between J22 #Highbridge & J23 #Puriton due to overhead cable issues.

@nationalgriduk infrastructure assessments are ongoing.

Current delays of 90 minutes, with up to 8 miles of congestion both ways.

Info: https://t.co/1Y3wAoZieu

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Xung Luong, 78, from London, has been jailed for eight years at Bristol Crown Court on Weds 24 Jun after being found guilty of multiple sex offences against children.
Luong sexually assaulted two child victims between 2014 - 2021 in Bristol & London.
More: https://t.co/QX6MjHaHfN

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Detectives are investigating a serious sexual assault which happened at about 5pm yesterday in Bath.

The offender is described as white, aged in his thirties or forties, and as having a neck tattoo.

If you can help, call 101 using ref 5226174542.

https://t.co/lApA9Uotle

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We are reissuing a wanted appeal and would urge anybody who sees Danni Stern to call 999.

The 49-year-old is wanted after failing to return to HMP Leyhill and was last seen at Bristol Temple Meads at about 9am on Thursday 11 June.

If you see Stern, call 999 ref. 5226161251

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DIO Emma Ling said: “Driving after consuming drugs or alcohol massively increases the chance of a serious collision, even if it is several hours later.

“We make no apology for highlighting this repeatedly because the consequences of drivers ignoring that danger is devastating."

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Drug-driver Daniel Booth has been jailed for nine years for being 16 times over the limit at the time of a fatal collision with a cyclist.

⚠️Please note the video includes footage of Booth losing control moments before, without showing the collision ⚠️

https://t.co/eJqh1ZkqHI

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Neil's wife, Jo, said he's greatly missed.

She said: “Sunday 29 June last year was a hot day, like today, so he went for a morning cycle when it was cooler.

“He was due to be back for lunch so we could go for a walk together in the afternoon.

"Tragically, he never came home."

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*UPDATE: roads reopened by 7.40pm on Wednesday 24 June*