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Bristol Live's video of police arresting three men who ran a 'same day cannabis delivery service' has gained a lot of traction.Somerset Live has reported on the RNLI's decision to pull out of the Birnbeck Pier restoration project, after significant negative reaction to the decision in Weston-super-Mare.Meanwhile, Gloucestershire Live has announced that a cat show is coming to Cheltenham, that will see showstopping felines from across the country competing for titles, ranking points and prizes.
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Great Western Hospital in Swindon's trial of a product that allows female patients to pass urine while lying down - saving them discomfort and hassle - has attracted a lot of positivity.Sticking in Swindon - an article by The Sun describing Penhill as the country's "gang capital" has led to a flurry of comments, many defending the area.In Castle Cary, a scarecrow depicting Wallace and Feathers McGraw, from Wallace and Gromit, scaling the side of a house has performed very well on Facebook.
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