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BBC News
24-07-2025
- BBC News
Headlines: 'Divisive football kit' and '10km cave discovery'
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories Somerset Live reported on a man who was seen killing baby gulls with an umbrella in Bath. Avon & Somerset Police released a CCTV image in the hope it would help identify that the splash park is still shut at Coate Water is getting a lot of clicks for The Swindon Mercury reported North Somerset Council removing some public comments about mosque expansion plans from its website due to their "racist" nature. The local branch of Reform UK has accused the council of "censorship". Our top three from yesterday Drug-smuggling footballer signed after prison termForest Green Rovers reveal new vegan kit inspired by natureCaving team discover 'dream' 10km network under Forest of Dean What to watch on social media A planning application being granted to demolish the former New Look in Salisbury for flats is getting lots of comments in this local Council has voted to continue in its aim to make the county carbon neutral by 2030. A motion put forward by Reform UK councillors called for the council not to be "constrained by unachievable county-wide 2030 carbon reduction targets", but this was 19th Century font cover at Tewkesbury Abbey has been successfully removed so it can be taken away and restored. The structure has become extremely fragile over the years.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Teenager arrested following arson at derelict Bristol pub
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a blaze tore through a derelict and Somerset Police were called to the former Farriers Arms building on Fishponds Road in Bristol, at about 19:45 on 20 an investigation, Avon Fire and Rescue Service said it was believed the fire was started Insp Luke Keenan, of the Bristol East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said they are "keeping an open mind" as to whether the incident is linked to several other fires in the surrounding areas in recent times. The teenager has since been released under investigation. The pub, which opened in 1872, is currently owned by the Morrisons supermarket located next door after the land was sold in the 1980s as part of a package the fire, police conducted extensive inquiries including reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to Keenan said these inquiries are still ongoing and has appealed for anyone with information to come forward. "We hope the news of last week's arrest reassures people in east Bristol that our investigation into the pub fire is progressing," he said."There have been several other fires in the surrounding areas in recent times and we are keeping an open mind as to whether any of these incidents are linked."He added the force was "committed to working with the community" to reduce incidents related to antisocial behaviour.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Daily Mail
The post-Glastonbury clean-up festival goers didn't expect: Police seized 21 uninsured cars around Worthy Farm
The almighty annual task that is the post-Glastonbury clean-up went into action yesterday as volunteers took the festival site to collect waste left behind following the five-day event. Glastonbury revellers have long been accused of hypocrisy for leaving Worthy Farm buried under heaps of rubbish - despite the virtue-signalling eco-conscious event preaching sustainability. And many take aim at tens of thousands who arrive and depart the festival in gas guzzling cars that are harmful to the environment. But for a select few who drove to and from the event, the party mood will have rapidly slipped away when police seized their cars. That's because Avon and Somerset Police, with the help of the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB), launched a tactical sting on uninsured motorists during the festival. The two-day operation was timed to coincide with Glastonbury's busiest arrival (Wednesday) and departure (Monday) days to ensure 'maximum impact'. Officers seized 21 vehicles for being uninsured or inadequately covered. But that's not the only type of motoring offence they stumbled upon... The MIB said the aim of the targeted sting was to 'maximise safer travel for both festivalgoers and the local community'. Uninsured driving remains a serious problem across the UK, with someone falling victim to an uninsured or hit-and-run driver every 20 minutes. 'Removing uninsured vehicles from the road helps protect all road users from potential harm. Additionally, uninsured drivers are frequently linked to other criminal activities, including drug or drink driving, excessive speeding, and organised crime such as drug running,' the bureau says. Among the other criminal activity identified during the two-day raid included detection of stolen vehicles, drivers who had been disqualified, had expired licences, or were attempting to use altered documents, and three vehicles using fraudulent numberplates. Another 10 motors were found to have no valid MOT and 11 were not taxed. What a difference a day makes: Pictured left: Olivia Rodrigo performing on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night. Right: The clean-up operation begins in the same field that was left covered in litter Matt Boiles, roads policing inspector for Avon and Somerset Police, said: 'Glastonbury is the UK's largest music festival, bringing a significant increase in vehicles and traffic to the area each year. 'This operation enabled us to target uninsured vehicles both entering and leaving the site, helping to improve safety for those attending the festival, using surrounding roads, and living in the area.' He added: 'High-profile opportunities like Glastonbury sends a clear message to those who choose to break the law - you will be identified, and your vehicle will be seized, no matter where you are.' Martin Saunders, who is head of uninsured driving prevention at MIB, also commented: 'Uninsured driving is a problem every day of the year.
Times
30-06-2025
- Times
Bob Vylan and Kneecap's Glastonbury performances investigated by police
Bob Vylan and Kneecap's performances at Glastonbury on Saturday are now subject to a criminal investigation. Avon and Somerset Police has launched a criminal investigation into 'comments made on stage' during the two performances. The sets have been recorded as public order incidents. After assessing footage of the festival, the force determined that 'further enquiries are required' and have appointed a senior detective to lead a criminal investigation. In a post on X, Avon and Somerset Police said: 'This has been recorded as a public order incident at this time while our enquiries are at an early stage. The investigation will be evidence-led and will closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes. 'There is no place in society for hate… We hope the work we have carried out, and are continuing to carry out, reassures the public how seriously we are treating Saturday's events.' This is a breaking story. More to follow.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- BBC News
Glastonbury: Police launch investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap sets
A criminal investigation is now under way into the performances of bands Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury on Saturday, according to Avon and Somerset Police. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
