Police lock down Exeter streets after serious assault

Police have sealed off parts of Exeter after a person was found with a serious injury in Cowick Street.Officers were sent to the area at around 16:30 GMT following reports of an assault, said Devon and Cornwall Police. Cordons are in place around Cowick Street, Prospect Place and Cowick Park and Police say units will stay in the area throughout the evening and overnight.A spokesperson said: "If anyone sees anyone acting suspiciously, we are advising members of the…

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Councils activate cold weather measures to help rough sleepers

Emergency provision to protect rough sleepers has been enacted by two local authorities, with temperatures expected to fall below zero celsius before the end of the week.North Somerset Council and Bristol City Council's Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) measures will ensure that people will have access to shelter at night.North Somerset Council said it was working with the YMCA Rough Sleeper Outreach team, who would identify those in need and offer accommodation and support.The measures in Bristol will…

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‘Shocking’ dashcam footage shows dangerous driver

Sarwar Mustafa was filmed swerving around oncoming traffic and reaching speeds of up to 100mphDashcam footage showing police following a dangerous driver for 18.5 miles (30km) through Dorset has been released.Sarwar Mustafa was filmed driving from Bere Regis to Ferndown in Dorset on 22 June, swerving around oncoming traffic and reaching speeds of up to 100mph (161km/h).Dorset Police officers began following the BMW with suspected cloned plates and no insurance after spotting it at about 09:45 BST on…

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Disappointment over Bournemouth Women’s FA Cup clash location

Cherries fans hoped the FA Cup clash would be played at the Vitality StadiumWomen's football fans have expressed disappointment after it was revealed a major home game would not be played at their club's stadium.AFC Bournemouth Women are set to face Manchester City in the FA Cup on 18 January but, unlike some high-profile matches, it will not be hosted at the Vitality.The club said to protect the pitch, the clash would instead take place at Snows Stadium,…

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Pothole repair funds could rise in Cornwall, says councillor

The amount of money spent on repairing potholes in Cornwall is expected to rise, a councillor has said.Dan Rogerson, Cornwall Council's transport portfolio holder, said an early reading of the local budget shows the money the authority will get to maintain roads "will go up slightly over the course of three years".Cornwall received about £32m this financial year from the government, with an additional £12m dependent demonstrating a record of success. As of mid November, the council had…

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Bath man ordered to pay back £4.1m made from stolen cash

A man has been ordered to pay more than £4m after portraying himself as an experienced trader and using cash stolen from friends and family.Jeff Arundell from Sion Hill in Lansdown, Somerset, was jailed for six and a half years in 2023 for offences he carried out in 2016 and 2017, including fraud and money laundering.A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing On 19 December 2025 found the total amount Arundell, 75, had illegally benefitted from was £4.8m and…

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