Emergency vehicles could be charged for using Clean Air Zone
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Police cars, ambulances and fire engines will be charged to enter Bath's Clean Air Zone from next month, according to Somerset Live. It has proved to be a big talking point on social media, as a four-year exemption comes to an end. Avon Fire Authority says it'll be years before their vehicles are compliant.
Fancy a game of Red Light Green Light? Bristol 24/7 reports that games could be added to Bristol city centre once the fountains are filled in. You can see a survey on the plans here.
Plans to build 30 homes near an intensive poultry farm in Bream, Gloucestershire have been rejected - because of worries about "disgusting smells" there.
And Cheltenham is set to get a third McDonald's, which has sparked a mix of comments on Gloucestershire Live's Facebook page.
Sergeant who 'pinned down' soldier will leave Army, inquest told
School worker sacked for LGBT+ posts wins appeal
'Deserted' town centre feels unsafe at night
A dog which went missing after a house fire in Royal Wootton Bassett has reportedly been found dead on the M4. Appeals to find Ocho were widely shared on social media.
Bath-born Tom Dunn has renewed with Bath Rugby.
There is a popular Reddit thread – and even an article by National.Cymru – about renaming Welsh waters, inspired by Donal Trump's 'The Gulf of America' re-brand. The Gulf of Newport, anyone?
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