Boy 'smothered' before house fire
03/12/2009 15:16:11
A six-year-old boy found in a burned-out house was probably smothered before the fire took hold, an inquest hears.
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Crime rate judged unsatisfactory
03/12/2009 12:34:23
Avon and Somerset Police Authority's crime and detection rates are judged unsatisfactory compared with other forces.
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Zoo expelled from industry body
02/12/2009 18:58:01
A zoo is expelled from the industry body over its dealings with the Great British Circus which uses tigers in its shows.
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Policeman caught stealing games
02/12/2009 16:18:05
A former police officer who was caught stuffing computer games under his body armour is given a suspended sentence.
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Somerset sailor is freed by Iran
02/12/2009 16:20:50
Five detained yachtsmen, one from Weston-super-Mare have been freed, the UK Foreign Office confirms.
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