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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Headlines: 'Hot air balloon excitement' and 'bomb scare'
Here's our weekly roundup of stories from across local websites in the West of have a daily round up as well. Make sure you look out for it on the website and the local section of the BBC News app. What have been the big stories in the West this week? Earlier this week, police named the 10-year-old boy who died when a coach carrying Minehead Middle School students crashed on the way back from a zoo Supt Mark Edgington, from Avon and Somerset Police, said the force's thoughts were with Oliver Price's family at this "unimaginably difficult time". A major incident was declared in Bristol as hundreds of residents were evacuated from their homes in Ashton Vale. A cordon was put in place for several hours while a bomb disposal team examined the area. A man was arrested after reports he was acting suspiciously, but was later released on doctors began a five-day strike on Friday over a pay dispute with the government. Gloucestershire A&E has made major changes that will last for the duration of the is building in Bristol ahead of the International Balloon Fiesta from 8 to 10 August. Balloons have been taken to several schools on a "tether roadshow" and a fleet of balloons rose across the city in a mass ascent on Friday. Top five local stories for the BBC in the West Something longer to read Bristol Live has visited the site of the YTL Bristol Arena – which is still unfinished following years of Bristolians are sceptical as to whether the arena will ever chief executive, Andrew Billingham, told the website: "We're doing everything in our powers – we want this open as soon as we can." Explore more with our daily roundups
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
Bomb disposal team called as unexploded device found in Norwich
A street has been closed and a 100m (328ft) cordon put in place after an unexploded ordnance device was Police was called to Allens Lane in Sprowston, Norwich at about 11:30 said bomb disposal experts had been called to deal with the District Council and Sprowston Town Council are setting up an evacuation area at the nearby Diamond Centre in School Lane for people unable to access their homes. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
Ashton Vale: People return home after bomb threat as man arrested
Dozens of people have been allowed to return home after a bomb threat forced police to evacuate 63 properties. Residents living in and near South Liberty Lane in Ashton Vale, south Bristol, were told to leave on Tuesday evening following reports a man had access to potentially explosive items.A suspect was arrested at 19:10 BST on Tuesday and a bomb disposal team was deployed, Avon and Somerset Police were allowed to return home just after 03:00 BST when a precautionary 100m (328ft) cordon was lifted, police said.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
A20 reopens after police shooting and bomb squad searches in Kent
The A20 in Hollingbourne has fully reopened after days of disruption following a police shooting and searches by bomb disposal teams. Kent Police confirmed that searches at the scene are now complete, and the road — which had been intermittently closed since Monday — has been made safe. As part of ongoing searches in the area throughout the week, at least nine suspicious devices were dealt with by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. It follows a incident on Monday July 7, when a man armed with a chainsaw was shot by a police officer near the Park Gate Inn on Ashford Road, close to Maidstone. Sean O'Meara, a 36-year-old plumber, was wearing a gas mask and body armour when officers attempted to arrest him on suspicion of assault. Police believed at the time he may have been in possession of an improvised firearm or explosive device. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said officers were called to the address at around 7.15pm. Armed officers were deployed after the man refused to leave the property. READ MORE: He was shot at approximately 9pm after ignoring repeated instructions to drop the chainsaw he was holding. The IOPC said: 'We have seen officers' body worn footage which shows the man, aged in his mid-30s, holding a chainsaw and another object in his hand, which, at the time, officers believed appeared to be a handmade firearm or IED (improvised explosive device). 'He was also wearing a gas mask and body armour. 'We can confirm a first baton round was fired by police and the man then took cover behind a hedge. 'Officers moved in and a police dog was deployed. The man ignored orders to put down the chainsaw and a second baton round was discharged and then, seconds later, he moved towards officers and was shot by an officer with a conventional firearm.' Mr O'Meara was taken to hospital with injuries to his arm and abdomen. Police say he remains in hospital with injuries described as life-changing. Kent Police said the incident is not terror-related. Chief Superintendent Neil Loudon, West Divisional Commander, said: 'This has been a complex investigation and we appreciate that the intermittent closure of the A20 caused disruption to many. 'We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding whilst we conducted these vital searches.'
The Independent
09-07-2025
- The Independent
Road closure as bomb disposal team returns to site of police shooting
A bomb disposal team has been sent back to the site where police shot a chainsaw-wielding man during an arrest. Plumber Sean O'Meara, 36, was wearing a gas-mask and body armour when he was shot and seriously injured by a police officer on Monday night close to The Park Gate Inn in Hollingbourne, Kent. At the time of the incident, police believed Mr O'Meara was holding an improvised firearm or improvised explosive device (IED) and the bomb squad was called. On Wednesday evening, Kent Police said the bomb squad has been recalled to the scene after 'items which need to be safely disposed of' were found. The police said: 'As part of ongoing inquiries into a police shooting which took place on Monday in Ashford Road, Hollingbourne near Maidstone, the A20 is currently closed, as part of a cordon while work is ongoing to ensure the area is made safe. 'The EOD will be attending the scene following the discovery of items which need to be safely disposed of. 'Motorists are advised to find alternative routes until further notice.' The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said that Kent Police officers went to a house in Ashford Road at around 7.15pm on Monday to arrest a man on suspicion of assault. The man refused to leave the house and armed officers were deployed, the shooting took place at around 9pm, the IOPC said. Mr O'Meara had wounds to his arm and abdomen and remains in hospital having suffered what are thought to be 'life-changing' injuries. The watchdog said in a statement: 'We have seen officers' body worn footage which shows the man, aged in his mid-30s, holding a chainsaw and another object in his hand, which, at the time, officers believed appeared to be a handmade firearm or IED (improvised explosive device). 'He was also wearing a gas mask and body armour. 'We can confirm a first baton round was fired by police and the man then took cover behind a hedge. 'Officers moved in and a police dog was deployed. The man ignored orders to put down the chainsaw and a second baton round was discharged and then, seconds later, he moved towards officers and was shot by an officer with a conventional firearm.' Kent Police said that the incident was not terror-related. There is a police cordon which means the A20 surrounding the site on Ashford Road is closed.
