Avon and Somerset Constabulary: Appeal after quad bike and power tools stolen in burglary

We’re appealing for witnesses after a number of workshops were burgled near Bridgwater.

The units off Blackmore Lane, Cannington were broken into sometime overnight Monday/Tuesday (21/22 September).

A quad bike, a ride-on lawn mower, a pressure washer and a large number of power tools were stolen.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time, or who has been offered the items detailed in suspicious circumstances, is asked to call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5220215162.

HPC look ahead October 2020

HPC Look ahead October 2020

Recycling sites switch to winter hours on 1st October 2020

Every one of Somerset’s 16 recycling sites will go over to their winter timetables from Thursday 1 October, with weekday opening hours of 9am to 5pm while weekends remain 9am to 4pm.

Summer hours – 9am-6pm when sites are open weekdays, 9am-4pm weekends – resume on Thursday 1 April 2021.

With an impressive average recycling rate of well over 77%, Somerset’s recycling sites network is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day to take dozens of materials.

For more information on each recycling site, including opening schedules. details of charged materials, and van and trailer permits, click on recycling centres at somersetwaste.gov.uk.

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General SWP contact: Customer Services 01823 625700