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BBC News
01-08-2025
- BBC News
Headlines: 'Stranded dolphin' and 'flytipping in city'
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 A article about a dolphin which sadly died after washing up on Berrow beach on Thursday garnered a strong reaction online. The Swindon Advertiser reported that speed limits would be lowered to 20mph on several streets in the town in a bid to improve safety for vulnerable residents.A post from Bristol Live about a rise in fly-tipping in the city has got people talking. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media The Forest Upcycling Project, based in the Forest of Dean, shared a post claiming that a nail had been deliberately placed in the sole of a child's shoe in their charity shop and asked customers to maintain "vigilance" as well as to donate "with care and attention". The University of Bristol shared an incredible picture of astronaut and university alumni Colonel Anne McClain sending greetings from the International Space Station wearing a university branded t-shirt.
Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Yahoo
Anger at travellers taking over seaside town for fortnight - dumping nappies in sea
Residents in Burnham-on-Sea are furious after a group of travellers set up camp on the seafront lawns, causing disruption since July 13. Locals have reported dumped rubbish, damaged cars, and in-fighting, while traders fear the impact during peak summer season. MP Ashley Fox blasted Somerset Council's 'unacceptable' 12-day delay in starting eviction proceedings, accusing it of doing 'as little as possible.' The council says legal timelines are out of their hands and a court hearing is set for July 25. Around 15 vehicles remain across two sites, with some expected to leave by Saturday.
Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Yahoo
Anger at travellers taking over seaside town for fortnight - dumping nappies in sea
Residents in Burnham-on-Sea are furious after a group of travellers set up camp on the seafront lawns, causing disruption since July 13. Locals have reported dumped rubbish, damaged cars, and in-fighting, while traders fear the impact during peak summer season. MP Ashley Fox blasted Somerset Council's 'unacceptable' 12-day delay in starting eviction proceedings, accusing it of doing 'as little as possible.' The council says legal timelines are out of their hands and a court hearing is set for July 25. Around 15 vehicles remain across two sites, with some expected to leave by Saturday. Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Headlines: Dinosaur thefts, Robbie concert and duck races
Headlines: Dinosaur theft and concert preparations Part of these railings are to be removed to allow concert equipment into the Royal Crescent in Bath 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 Two large animatronic dinosaurs from a Bristol company have been stolen from a car park in Essex, reports ITV News West Country. Raptors World had named the costumes Rexy and Yoshi and said it has been hit "incredibly hard" by the theft. Parts of the railings at the world famous Royal Crescent in Bath have been removed in preparation for an upcoming Robbie Williams concert, according to Somerset Live. reported on local darts star Gary Anderson winning the European Darts Grand Prix for the second year in a row over the weekend And the Swindon Advertiser was at the scene of a popular rubber duck race in Wroughton, which saw hundreds of plastic ducks "race" down the River Ray.
