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Calls for Backwell cashpoint to be put back as shoppers head for Nailsea
Backwell Parish Council chairman Bob Taylor has called for the cash-point damaged in a new year ram raid to be reinstated with increased security. The 24-hour Link cash-point, at Rodney Road, was put in by HSBC nearly a fortnight after it closed the village bank on November 27 last year. But within two weeks it was targeted by ram raiders in the early hours of New Year's Day. As part of the original application the parish council... -
Bicycle thieves caught at Nailsea School
CCTV caught two bike thieves red-handed at Nailsea School. Police say when confronted the culprits who had no direct association with the school and didn't live locally both admitted the offences. Nailsea School operations manager Chris Perry said: "When the school was rebuilt in 2009 some concerns were expressed about the installation of CCTV cameras and what they would be used for but following a spate of bicycles thefts from... -
Ram-raiders hit cashpoint in Backwell
A Backwell wine merchant predicted problems with the new village cashpoint which was ram-raided on New Year's Day. Raiders used two stolen vehicles to attack the automated HSBC bank at Rodney Road only weeks after it was installed on December 7. Planning permission for the ATM and BT telephone box was granted in October 2010 despite objections from Backwell Parish Council and several residents including Aimee Davies, owner of Aimee's... -
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Drug addict steals from the home of Nailsea OAPs
A self-confessed drug addict admitted breaking into the home of a Nailsea pensioner and stealing from a supermarket, reports the Bristol Evening Post. Lee Pickles, aged 33, who gave an address of Wick Road, Brislington, was seen seen stuffing two bottles of whisky down his trousers at the supermarket in Clifton Down, Bristol Crown Court heard. When store staff grabbed him he produced one bottle, downed it, and crawled under a table in... -
Police anti-drugs Christmas message
Police have issues a Christmas warning for would-be drug dealers and those who abuse illegal substances. In 2011 police in Avon and Somerset seized more than 20,000 cannabis plants and more than eight kilos of amphetamines in 2011. More than seven kilos of cocaine and more than eight kilos of heroin was also been seized as well as more than 9,000 ecstasy tablets. This success is down to a year of enforcement and proactive...
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Schoolgirl punched in unprovoked attack in Nailsea
Police are appealing for witnesses after a young girl was punched in an unprovoked attack walking to school in Nailsea. The 17-year-old schoolgirl was assaulted at 9.30am on Monday, January 9 while on route to school. The assault happened on the bridlepath between Coates Grove and Nailsea Park. Police say for no apparent reason a young male walking in the opposite direction punched her in the head and cut her lip. The suspect is... -
Nailsea couple in court for keeping noisy dogs
A Nailsea couple have been fined hundreds of pounds for failing to comply with a noise abatement notice. Carl and Kerry Bushe, of Goss Barton, were prosecuted by North Somerset Council for three breaches. They did not attend the hearing at North Somerset Magistrates' Court this week and had not contacted the court to give a reason. The case was heard in their absence. The court heard that North Somerset Council had... -
Young cyclist hit on Nailsea pedestrian crossing at supermarket entrance by hit-and-run driver
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old cyclist was the victim of a hit-and-run driver on a pedestrian crossing at Nailsea. George Osborne, aged 16, went over the bonnet of the silver Peugeot convertible and his specialist BMX bike was flung five foot in the air. His mother Tina said: "He could have been killed." The incident happened on the crossing at the entrance of Tesco car park leading to the Millennium... -
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Reward offered to catch Nailsea burglar
A Nailsea resident is offering a reward for the return of property stolen from his home. The house in Farler's End was targeted by the burglar at midday on Tuesday. The house owner said: "He smashed our kitchen window, climbed in and helped himself." It is believed that an earlier attempt to break-in was foiled as the residents were still at home. Two workmen witnessed a young man in his early 20s, of medium build and between 5ft... -
Man aged 32-years arrest on suspicion of murdering Joanna Yeates who body found near Nailsea
Less than 10 minutes ago the police announced they had arrested early this morning a 32-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Joanna Yeates. Detective chief inspector Phil Jones, the senior investigating officer, said: "I would like to thank the public for their continued support for the investigation and the information they have provided to us. "I would also like to pay tribute to Jo's family and to Greg who continue...
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