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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Crocodile returns' and 'Japan calls'
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Wiltshire councillors have been called "fun sponges" for telling people in Box to remove bunting to mark the annual Box Revels over the bank holiday, reports Somerset Live. There's a worry it could "seriously impact" attendance. The Swindon Advertiser says a bridge repaired six months ago has collapsed in Lechlade, closing off Hambridge Lane. The paper believes it was due to a car crash. A lot of sympathy for the owners of a Gloucester coffee shop, which bases its cakes on school-style tray bakes, after a break-in left them "devastated", Gloucestershire Live reports. And the A38 through Highbridge is due to be shut next month for a weekend, according to Maternity hospital evacuated after large fire Glastonbury glampers' concern after yurt firm goes bust South Korea's love for Wallace and Gromit "It all comes down to this" – excitement is building as Bath take on Lyon later in Cardiff in the Challenge Cup. Meanwhile, Bristol City fan-favourite Yu Hirakawa has been called up to the senior Japan squad for the first time. There has been a lot of Quedgeley locals speaking about the A38 slip road, which is going to be shut until 31 October. Frome Vale Labour has posted about about a rise in vandalism and antisocial behaviour around Oldbury Court. They want a Public Space Protection Order placed there "as soon as possible". And a much-loved crocodile is being brought back to Museum & Art Swindon. 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. Headlines: Crop circles and village 'overtourism' High rise fire and eerie shipwrecks Headlines: Peregrine names and night buses
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Crocodile returns' and 'Japan calls'
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Wiltshire councillors have been called "fun sponges" for telling people in Box to remove bunting to mark the annual Box Revels over the bank holiday, reports Somerset Live. There's a worry it could "seriously impact" attendance. The Swindon Advertiser says a bridge repaired six months ago has collapsed in Lechlade, closing off Hambridge Lane. The paper believes it was due to a car crash. A lot of sympathy for the owners of a Gloucester coffee shop, which bases its cakes on school-style tray bakes, after a break-in left them "devastated", Gloucestershire Live reports. And the A38 through Highbridge is due to be shut next month for a weekend, according to Maternity hospital evacuated after large fire Glastonbury glampers' concern after yurt firm goes bust South Korea's love for Wallace and Gromit "It all comes down to this" – excitement is building as Bath take on Lyon later in Cardiff in the Challenge Cup. Meanwhile, Bristol City fan-favourite Yu Hirakawa has been called up to the senior Japan squad for the first time. There has been a lot of Quedgeley locals speaking about the A38 slip road, which is going to be shut until 31 October. Frome Vale Labour has posted about about a rise in vandalism and antisocial behaviour around Oldbury Court. They want a Public Space Protection Order placed there "as soon as possible". And a much-loved crocodile is being brought back to Museum & Art Swindon. 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. Headlines: Crop circles and village 'overtourism' High rise fire and eerie shipwrecks Headlines: Peregrine names and night buses
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Headlines: Paw Patrol inspires mayor and rescue
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. A mum in the Forest of Dean whose son has a rare form of epilepsy – causing him to once have 63 seizures in an hour – is fundraising to help a Dravet Syndrome charity, according to Gloucestershire Live. A horse abandoned which was rescued from the M32 on Friday is now being looked after by new owners, as reported by Bristol Live. While the Swindon Advertiser is reporting the town's new mayor will be channelling the Mayor Goodway from Paw Patrol. Arrests amid 'deportation' demo and counter-rally 'My bike makes me forget I have months to live' Reuse and repair shop awarded £11,000 for upgrade Woodwell Meadows has been declared a Local Nature Reserve, according to South Gloucestershire Council. In Salisbury, people are commenting on a underpass that connects St Paul's Road and Middleton Road, which seems to flood even if it has not rained. Meanwhile, in Somerset, a film crew was spotted in the water in Weston-super-Mare. It is said they were filming for a Channel 4 series airing in the autumn. 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. Headlines: Car park walls and maternity unit closure Headlines: Bristol City exit and cat on 'pilgrimage' Headlines: Airport row and football victory Headlines: Hospital worker attacks and 950 new homes Headlines: Burst pipes, roadworks and sinkholes
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Headlines: New mayor channels Paw Patrol and horse rescued
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 mum in the Forest of Dean whose son has a rare form of epilepsy – causing him to once have 63 seizures in an hour – is fundraising to help a Dravet Syndrome charity, according to Gloucestershire Live.A horse abandoned which was rescued from the M32 on Friday is now being looked after by new owners, as reported by Bristol the Swindon Advertiser is reporting the town's new mayor will be channelling the Mayor Goodway from Paw Patrol. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media Woodwell Meadows has been declared a Local Nature Reserve, according to South Gloucestershire Salisbury, people are commenting on a underpass that connects St Paul's Road and Middleton Road, which seems to flood even if it has not in Somerset, a film crew was spotted in the water in Weston-super-Mare. It is said they were filming for a Channel 4 series airing in the autumn.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Residents in disbelief after spotting endangered creature in local garden — here's what they saw
A rare Reeves's pheasant was recently spotted in a residential English garden, highlighting the striking bird's beauty and vulnerability. Photographed by locals in Wiltshire, England, the impressive bird boasts bold black, white, and golden plumage along with an extraordinarily long, patterned tail. The Reeves's pheasant holds the record for the longest natural tail feather of any wild bird species, which can sometimes grow up to 8 feet long. The photographed bird appears to be male, as females of the species are smaller and less colorful, sporting mottled brown plumage and shorter tails. The Reeves's pheasant is native to China, where it is a nationally protected species. However, it is considered an introduced species in the U.K., first brought to the region in 1831. Local newspaper the Swindon Advertiser reported that sparse pockets of the species currently inhabit farmlands close to woodlands in the U.K.. Still, sightings of the bird are exceedingly rare. Listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the Reeves's pheasant faces significant conservation challenges. Estimates suggest there are only 3,000 to 5,000 individuals left in the wild. Threats to the species include habitat loss and fragmentation, which are exacerbated by urban expansion, agricultural development, and an unstable climate. Rising global temperatures are shifting ecosystems, altering the landscapes the pheasants rely on for survival. Hunting is also a threat to the species, both currently and historically. Notably, the birds were often hunted for their tail feathers for use in traditional Chinese opera costumes, contributing to the species' historic decline. The vulnerability of the Reeves's pheasant highlights how environmental changes, combined with other human activities like urban expansion and hunting, deeply threaten global ecosystems. Each vulnerable or endangered species is part of a larger web being destabilized. According to Birdfact, conservation efforts to support the Reeves's pheasant focus on habitat protection and captive breeding programs to support wild populations. Despite these initiatives, the global population of Reeves's pheasants continues to decline. This rare sighting is a sobering reminder that the survival of this gorgeous bird — and countless other vulnerable and endangered species — depends on our collective commitment to prioritize and protect our environment. Do you think America does a good job of protecting its natural beauty? Definitely Only in some areas No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
