Avon news

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General news from the BBC web site:

Green belt protest goes to London Campaigners opposing the government's plans to build new homes in the former Avon area hand in a petition to Downing Street.

French officer's UK police trip A French police officer takes part in an exchange programme and works with Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

U-turn over boat factory closure An inflatable boat-maker is to retain a factory that it had announced earlier this year would shut.

Rise in complaints against police Complaints against Avon and Somerset police increase by 18% over the past year, the force says.

Family's fury over escaped rapist Criticism mounts after a killer escaped from a secure private hospital to rape a 14-year-old girl.

Policeman's charity cycling bid A police officer is planning to cycle to every police station across the Avon and Somerset force area for charity.

Drug arrests made in police raids More than 115 people are arrested in a series of raids across the Avon and Somerset Police Force area.

Pier fire investigation 'ongoing' Avon fire chiefs keep an open mind over the cause of the Weston pier blaze despite the owner saying arson had been ruled out.

Hundreds caught in drink campaign Avon and Somerset police arrest more than 220 motorists on suspicion of drink driving during June.

Over 50 imitation guns handed in More than 50 replica firearms have been handed in during gun amnesty in the Avon and Somerset Police Force area.

Avon bridge plans are withdrawn Plans to build a new river bridge in Stratford-upon-Avon are withdrawn because of the credit crunch.

New trails made through woodland A new trail is created through the Forest of Avon to make the woodland more accessible.

Crime going up at music festival Crime at this year's Glastonbury Festival doubles, according to Avon And Somerset Police.

Terror police charge second man Avon and Somerset Police charge an 18-year-old Bristol man under the Terrorism Act.

Man arrested under Terrorism Act A 19-year-old man from Bristol has been arrested under the Terrorism Act, Avon and Somerset Police say.

Force gets tough on night crime More than 40 people are arrested in a crackdown on crime committed at night in the Avon and Somerset police area.

Police data 'secure' after theft Avon and Somerset Police is confident the force computer network is "very secure" following the theft of a laptop.

Police chief's laptop is stolen A laptop is stolen from the deputy chief constable of Avon and Somerset Police.

Four rescued after boat tips over Four youngsters are rescued from the River Avon after their dinghy capsized going over Bathampton weir

Vehicles seized in police blitz Avon and Somerset police seizes 13 vehicles and makes four arrests, as part of a multi-agency operation.

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