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Father of Bath student Henry Burke says the "River Avon is...

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The father of Bath student Henry Burke has labelled the River Avon as the city's "biggest serial killer" as a coroner ruled that the teenager's death was an accident.Paul Burke was speaking after the inquest into the November 2016 death of his son, who became the 12th man to die in the river since 2008.Mr Burke said: "It's a beautiful town, it's a beautiful river and if the river was a human being it would probably be the biggest serial killer in Bath and we'd be spending millions...

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Jack the Ripper was painter Walter Sickert who is buried in...

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Jack the Ripper was a painter who is buried in Bathampton and has strong city links, according to a top crime author. Best-selling novelist Patricia Cornwell has spent more than £5 million of her own money investigating the 19th century serial murderer whose identity has never been conclusively proven. She believes the man behind the man who committed them was renowned British Impressionist painter Walter Sickert, who died in Bath during the 1940s.In her latest book, the 60-year-old author...

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Mother of Trowbridge fatal stabbing victim Jordan Taylor pays...

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The mother of murder victim Jordan Taylor has paid tribute to her "loving young" son. Jordan, aged 25, was stabbed to death in Trowbridge town centre in the early hours of Sunday morning (March 12). Up to 100 officers are now involved in an ongoing murder inquiry. A tribute written by Jordan's mother says: "We would like to say thank you to everyone for the loving support we have received in the past few days."I have lost the funniest, most loving young man we've ever...

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Man rushed to hospital and Leap Gate road CLOSED following...

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A man has been injured in an "incident" in Trowbridge.Wiltshire Police were called to Baron's Court, Trowbridge at 4pm today (Tuesday, March 14). Upon arrival, officers found a man who had been injured and needed medical attention. Read next: Mother of fatal stabbing victim Jordan Taylor pays tribute to 'loving young man'Leap Gate road is closed as officers deal with the scene. The injured man has been taken to hospital by road ambulance.According to Wiltshire Police, his injuries are...

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Police still search for key to crack Beryl Culverwell murder as...

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It is almost 40 years since Bath woman Beryl Culverwell was murdered - and nobody has yet been brought to justice. In January 1978, Beryl Culverwell was found dead in the garage of her home in Widcombe Hill, Bath. The 52-year-old welfare worker died from stab wounds and severe head injuries. Her body was found in the garage tied up with twine. Despite a huge investigation spanning many years, nobody has been prosecuted for Beryl's murder. Read next: Jack the Ripper was painter who is...

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Bath man Dean Morgan JAILED for six months for growing 17-plant...

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A Bath man has been JAILED for growing a cannabis crop at his home. Dean Anthony Morgan has been put behind bars for six months after he produced 17 cannabis plants at a property in 26 Meare Road, Bath. The 17-plant crop had the capability of producing almost 1,500 grams of the illegal Class B drug. Read next: Father of Bath student Henry Burke says the "River Avon is serial killer" after inquest Morgan, aged 40, was convicted under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. He admitted his...

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Police criticised for missing murdered Bath gangster John...

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Police officers investigating the death of a notorious Bath gangster have been publicly criticised after mistaking gunshot wounds for surgery complications. Essex's police and crime commissioner has condemned his own force's "unsatisfactory" investigation into the murder of John 'Goldfinger' Palmer. The colourful timeshare tycoon, who lived at Battlefields at Lansdown, was shot and killed at his mansion in South Weald, Essex, in June 2015. The 64-year-old had been shot six times...

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Four people who 'may hold the key' to solving murder of...

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Four people "may hold the key to solving" the murder of a 25-year-old from Trowbridge. Detectives would like to eliminate the four people from their enquiries as they were in the vicinity within minutes of the incident when Jordan Taylor was stabbed. Wiltshire Police have today (Wednesday, March 15) released CCTV to trace the individuals. Deputy senior investigating officer Jim Taylor is a detective inspector in the Brunel Major Incidents Crime Team. He said: "It is my job...

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Bath woman due in court after traffic warden verbally abused...

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A Bath woman has been charged after a traffic warden was allegedly verbally abused in front of young children outside an infants' school. The 43-year-old allegedly became threatening towards a parking enforcement officer who was issuing a ticket. It happened outside Oldfield Park Infants' School at about 9am on Thursday, March 2. Read next: Judge rules that four children must be taken away from drug addict mother The woman was voluntarily interviewed following the incident and was later...

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​Traders warned to stay vigilant after thieves target tools in...

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Tradespeople are being warned to stay vigilant as thieves target vans to steal tools. In the past week tools have been stolen from four vans in Keynsham town centre. Between Tuesday , March 7 and Thursday, March 9, thieves stole Makita, Festool and Paslode brand tools. They took drills, a saw, a sander and a nail gun after forcing the lock of a Peugeot Boxer van parked in Laburnam Walk. Overnight on Friday, March 10 to Saturday 11, the lock of a Citroen Relay van parked in Sherwood Road...

​Traders warned to stay vigilant after thieves target tools in...

Bath Magistrates' Court: Television thief, harassment, a speedy...

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Jedda Louise Lewis, aged 39, of no fixed abode, admitted stealing a Blaupunkt television worth £140 from a Sainsbury's in Bath. She was fined £73 for the offence and ordered to pay £85 costs and £30 victim surcharge. Nicky Luke Kavanagh, aged 36, of Weston, Bath, was discharged conditionally for one year after admitting one charge of harassment, a theft, and two unlawful damage offences. The defendant admitted causing a PCSO distress in Bath, as well as stealing £85...

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WATCH: No one arrested ONE MONTH after shocking bar brawl went...

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No one has been arrested after a huge bar brawl went viral on the internet last month.The shocking fight that erupted at a Trowbridge pub was caught on video and went viral on the internet. It is just over a month since a mass melee broke out between revellers at The Albany Palace in Park Road. Wiltshire Police continue to investigate the enormous brawl, which took place on Sunday, February 12, and involved more than 100 people. Nobody has yet been charged after a month of...

WATCH: No one arrested ONE MONTH after shocking bar brawl went...

Police seek man after 'large amount of damage' caused in burglary...

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Police would like to speak to a young man about after a "large amount of damage" was caused at a new build in Keynsham.The Meadows comprises new homes with two to six bedrooms and sits less than a mile from the historic town centre.The Taylor Wimpey site on Park Road was broken into at about 4pm on February 19.Police said a "large amount of damage was caused" in the burglary, with equipment broken and spray paint left on the premises.The Meadows comprises new homes with two...

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New twist in Jordan Taylor murder as unconfirmed report of knife...

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A murder investigation in Trowbridge has taken a new twist as detectives have flooded the area around County Hall.A knife has been found, according to one media report, but this has not been confirmed by Wiltshire Police.A Wiltshire Police spokeswoman said: "Police are currently in the County Hall area in connection with our murder investigation. We are unable to comment further at this stage."Jordan Taylor was stabbed in the early hours of Sunday, March 12 and he later died from his...

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1,600 phone and internet lines down after suspected arson on...

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Some 1,600 Bath phone and internet lines are down after a connection point was torched. Police have appealed for witnesses after the BT cabinet on Upper Bristol Road, near Royal Victoria Park, was set on fire. The fire which is being treated as deliberate is understood to have left homes and businesses in the area without phone or internet access. BT operations manager Chris Plumber at the scene said his team worked through the night dealing with the "major...

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Police arrest 27-year-old Westbury man in connection with Jordan...

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Jordan Taylor. A 27-year-old man from Westbury has been taken in to custody in connection with the fatal stabbing in Trowbridge. He is being held by police in Melksham. Wiltshire Police is continuing to investigate the incident. Read next: BT phone box arson on Upper Bristol Road in Bath leaves hundreds with no phone or internet accessThe force would like to remind social media users to refrain from speculation as legal proceedings are active....

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Drug dealer serving suspended sentence breaches CBO by entering...

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A convicted drug dealer who was ordered to stay away from Bath has breached her Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) - by entering the city to steal some vodka. Cherry May Ochmann, aged 41, is currently serving a 22-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, for supplying heroin and cocaine to undercover police officers in Bath. As part of that sentence, Ochmann was handed a CBO lasting for five years, which states she must not enter the centre of Bath without a pre-arranged appointment with...

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Bath drug dealer Jay Cowell who lived in 'Aladdin's cave of...

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A drug dealer who lived in "an Aladdin's cave of wealth" in Bath has been jailed for 13 and a half years. Jay Cowell of Cleveland Place was arrested after police raided a house which contained £60,000 in cash and 27g of cocaine among other drugs. The 42-year-old was found guilty of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs alongside three others at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday (March 16). He was also found guilty of possession with intent to supply heroin, possession of...

Bath drug dealer Jay Cowell who lived in 'Aladdin's cave of...

Ex-bodybuilder from near Bath found guilty of trapping and...

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A man has been found guilty of capturing and killing Britain's rarest butterfly. Bodybuilder and wildlife collector Phillip Cullen, from near Bath, became the first person in the UK to be prosecuted under 'obscure' wildlife conservation laws for trapping and killing a number of endangered Large Blue maculinea arions - a European protected species.The 57-year-old appeared in Bristol Magistrates' Court today (March 16) where he was found guilty of six counts of capturing, killing and being in...

Ex-bodybuilder from near Bath found guilty of trapping and...

'Wanted teen' arrested on suspicion of assault in Bath city...

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A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of assault in Bath city centre. A police spokesman said officers arrested a 17-year-old who was wanted on suspicion of assault. The boy was arrested in Avon Street on Thursday (March 16) at about 1pm. Read next: Police arrest 27-year-old Westbury man in connection with Jordan Taylor murder Officers spoke to the teen for about 10 minutes before he was driven away. The spokesman for Avon and Somerset police said a person had been assaulted in the city...

'Wanted teen' arrested on suspicion of assault in Bath city...

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