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BBC News
a day ago
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West of England headlines: 'Manager furious' and 'nurses punched'
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? Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway said he was 'disgusted' with one of his team's fans after an object was thrown towards Walsall's goalkeeper from the speed cameras could be coming to the county's roads. Gloucestershire County Council wants to expand its network, particularly in areas where data shows high collision rates.A "beloved" historic country estate entered administration. Bosses at Hestercombe House and Gardens said declining visitor numbers had played a part in the decision. It was announced that Bristol-born actor Norman Eshley, famous for his role in ITV sitcom George and Mildred, had passed away aged 80. And café owners in Cheltenham said they were "devastated" after being burgled three times in a year. Top five local stories for the BBC in the West Something longer to read Plans for new homes near a working pig farm in Somerset have been refused – thanks in part to aptly named local councillor, Philip Ham.40 homes were planned in the small village of Evercreech, near Shepton Mallet, a the local planning committee opposed the plans, arguing the development would erode the village's character and lead to an increase in localised flooding. Explore more with our daily roundups
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
'Estate goes bust' and 'safari park lion dies'
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 Hestercombe House and Gardens, a historic estate near Taunton, has gone into administration, Somerset County Gazette reports. A former Swindon police officer has been barred from the profession after he crashed a colleague's personal car at a station and failed to report it, the Gazette & Herald reports. And Bristol Live covered a story about a surprise party held for a woman who has spent years cleaning up her local park in Knowle. Our top three from yesterday Nurses punched in face at violent children's unit Van-dwelling site cleared after 10 years Man charged after multiple attacks in town What to watch on social media A new ceramic painting cafe has opened in south Bristol. Gloucester MP Alex McIntyre posted about the keys to the new City Campus being handed over to the University of Gloucestershire. And a 19-year-old lion at Longleat dubbed the "Queen" of her pride has died peacefully in her sleep - just weeks shy of her 20th birthday. Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Headlines: 'Estate goes bust' and 'Longleat lion dies'
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 Hestercombe House and Gardens, a historic estate near Taunton, has gone into administration, Somerset County Gazette reports.A former Swindon police officer has been barred from the profession after he crashed a colleague's personal car at a station and failed to report it, the Gazette & Herald Bristol Live covered a story about a surprise party held for a woman who has spent years cleaning up her local park in Knowle. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media A new ceramic painting cafe has opened in south MP Alex McIntyre posted about the keys to the new City Campus being handed over to the University of a 19-year-old lion at Longleat dubbed the "Queen" of her pride has died peacefully in her sleep - just weeks shy of her 20th birthday.
BBC News
5 days ago
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'Beloved' historic estate and gardens enter administration
A "beloved" historic estate and popular wedding venue has entered trustees of the 16th-Century Hestercombe House and Gardens, near Taunton, Somerset, have said running the site is longer viable due to low visitor numbers and cost firm Forvis Mazars, which has been appointed as an administrator, issued a statement confirming it will remain open for the time Boughey, from Forvis Mazars, said it is "sad" to see this happen "despite the passion and commitment of the current management team". He added that visitor numbers have been down over the past year and wedding operations are failing to deliver the profitability the wider estate requires."Like many businesses, Hestercombe has continued to suffer with increasing cost pressures to operate, leaving the trustees with little option but to seek the protection of Administration and the support of administrators."Hestercombe will continue to remain open and operate normally for the time being, whilst we explore all options for future sustainability," he added. Sale of assets Hestercombe Gardens trustees said the "beloved historic estate and gardens" played a central role in the cultural and social life of Somerset and beyond. It is hoped the administrators will ensure a structured and professional approach to managing the trust's cash flows and assets while exploring potential avenues for future restructuring and/or the sale of assets", a trustee spokesperson added.
