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Boy, 15, charged with murder of Aria Thorpe, 9

Avon and Somerset Police confirm a 15-year-old has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Read the latest updates on this tragic case.

Boy, 14, arrested after death of 9-year-old girl

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating the tragic incident in Lime Close.

Teen arrested after girl, 9, found dead in Somerset

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a nine-year-old girl's body at a property in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating the 'utterly dreadful' incident.

Girl, 9, stabbed to death in Weston-super-Mare

A nine-year-old girl has been killed in a stabbing at a house in Weston-super-Mare. A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police urge the public not to speculate.

Daughter's plea for dad missing since 1997

Stevie Barry, 35, makes a desperate plea for information on her father Andrew, missing since 1997. She longs for him to meet his grandchildren. Can you help?

Bristol hospitals declare critical incident amid crisis

Major Bristol hospitals have declared a rare critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients experiencing 'very long waits' and all beds occupied across the healthcare system.

Cadbury thief caught by trail of chocolate wrappers

A bungling chocolate thief in Weston-super-Mare has been sentenced after his distinctive trail of purple Cadbury wrappers led police directly to his doorstep in one of Britain's most delicious crime scenes.

Domino's robber demands free pizza in bungled raid

A clumsy criminal's attempt to rob a Domino's pizza shop in Weston-super-Mare ended in farce when he returned to the scene hours after his initial failed demand for free food, leading to his arrest and prison sentence.

400+ Sausage Dogs Take Over Weston-super-Mare Beach

Weston-super-Mare's sandy shores were transformed into a sea of wagging tails as over 400 sausage dogs gathered for the UK's biggest dachshund beach day, raising vital funds for breed rescues.

Reform UK campaign sinks refugee sanctuary plan

A controversial campaign by Reform UK has successfully pressured local councillors to abandon a council-of-sanctuary plan for refugees in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, exposing deep political divisions over immigration policy.

Cannibal chef with kill list and grave jailed for 16 years

Anthony Gavin, a chef obsessed with cannibalism, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after police discovered a chilling kill list and a freshly dug grave in woodland. The 43-year-old from Weston-super-Mare was convicted of preparing acts of terrorism

Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

Dad's typo nightmare: £1,500 phone bill from son's error

A father from Weston-super-Mare faced instant financial horror after his son's innocent typo on a phone upgrade spiralled into a staggering £1,500 bill. This cautionary tale reveals the shocking cost of a simple mistake and the fight to get the money back

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