Worle4 Oct 2026Man in court after 'explosive substances' foundA 70-year-old man appears in court after suspected explosive substances and firearms are found.4 Oct 20263 Oct 2026'Terrifying balaclava gangs' and 'CCTV in family home'A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.3 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Man arrested after 'explosive substances' foundA bomb-disposal team was brought in to destroy the items, triggering the evacuation of 153 homes.1 Oct 202630 Sept 2026Evacuation as bomb unit checks 'suspicious' itemsA total of 153 homes are evacuated while a bomb disposal unit investigates a property on Becket Road.30 Sept 202628 Jun 2026Family 'fight for justice' after murder acquittalThe girl's family say the verdict leaves the public "wondering what consequences truly exist".28 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Teen says he aimed to 'scare' girl before stabbingBoy, 16, on trial accused of the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe gives evidence.19 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Moment teen is arrested for alleged murder of nine-year-oldNine-year-old Aria Thorpe died of a single stab wound at her home in North Somerset in December 2025.17 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Teen said he 'needed to get away' after stabbingThe boy accused of killing nine-year-old Aria Thorpe made the comment to people at a rail station.16 Jun 202624 Feb 2026Pharmacy worker who snuck drugs into prison jailedTanya Petrie collected items from a wheelie bin the other side of the city and snuck them in.24 Feb 2026...
