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Roads Policing Inspector Matt Boiles from Avon and Somerset Police stands in a car park with police cars and motorbike behind him.

Motorbike safety campaign shows 'devasting' impacts

Avon and Somerset Police launch Operation Apex - a campaign to increase motorcyclist's safety.

A man with a dark beard wearing a blue jacket stands in the shop he owns. He is stood in front of the counter, behind it are racks of shelving.

Planned changes to accident black spot welcomed

£4.5m is being spent to improve safety measures on Roundhay Road, just outside the city centre.

A yellow triangle 'children crossing' sign with 'School' below the sign in black text.

Traffic restrictions extended outside more schools

More than 33,000 fines are said to have been issued since the idea was introduced in March 2024.

Emilie Bunkall with dark hair tied back. She is looking at the camera and wearing a purple T-shirt with white writing that says "The RoadPeace Andy Cox Challenge Julie Bunkall", together with the date of her mother's death, 6 June 2013.

'I'm using my mum's death to help others'

Emilie Bunkall has created a display to honour the 26 people killed on a county's roads in 2025.

Police officers by two stopped cars on the road. It is nighttime.

Arrests in anti-social driving drone operation

Dorset Police says it will be "looking to replicate" the action in other parts of the county.

Chris Shepherd looking at the camera with a neutral expression. He is pictured in a store room with lots of items on shelves. He has grey hair and is wearing a black shirt and blue suit. He has a bright blue lanyard around his neck.

How criminals use 'ghost plates' to travel UK undetected

An ex-police officer says illegal number plates are helping criminals evade justice.

The road near Toft ferry terminal. The roads runs through an area of fields. There is a blue and white ferry at the terminal. It is a grey, cloudy day.

Drivers warned of eight-mile oil spill on Shetland's A968

The islands council says signs have been put up and sand spread at affected stretches of the road.

A motorbike and passenger in black leather ride towards the camera on a country lane. In the background are road signs and two cars travelling in the opposite direction

Bikers targeted in police road safety campaign

Police say motorcyclists are more vulnerable than car drivers, with 13 killed over the past year.

A 20mph zone sign on a post in Fordington. The narrow streets are lined with old terraced houses.

Blanket 20mph limit considered across county town

Councillors discuss proposals for a 20mph limit across Dorchester's roads, with one exception.

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