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BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Headlines: Cheese rolling, nurse struck off and football history made
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 The sentencing of escaped psychiatric patient David Parish was among the most read stories for Somerset Live. The 38-year-old was jailed for six years for beating 86-year-old church warden Beryl Purdy to death with an 999s report a boy was hit in the head with a hammer during a bike robbery in Swindon. That comes from this post by Swindon Kingswood chippy Clock Tower Fish Bar is shutting after more than 100 years of service, says Bristol appeal by North Somerset Council to the High Court over flood zones being turned into housing developments is getting engagement for Somerset Live this morning. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media A police appeal for witnesses after a teenager was stabbed at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol is one of the most shared local posts. It follows two arrests. The post also says there will be "reassurance patrols" in the Town Council has now posted saying it is the "latest town to fall victim to pranksters" after its sign appeared in Midsomer Norton.'Eel passes' have been fitted in weirs on the Somerset Levels to help them navigate the rhyne network. More are being fitted was lots of love for this Asda post congratulating a University of Gloucestershire nursing student who works part-time in the pharmacy. Zoe helped a man in a wheelchair who suspected he was about to have a seizure.
BBC News
09-05-2025
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- BBC News
Headlines: Wetlands, VE Day and rugby squads
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 Thousands of people reacted to ITV West Country's video about the role of Sikhs in the British Indian Army, as those from Bristol were remembered as part of VE Day celebrations.A red "high-friction surface" is set to be installed on a cycle lane in Bristol as part of a trial to reduce conflict between cyclists, pedestrians and other road users, Bristol 24/7 reports. The Wiltshire Times reported the story of a resident who had been left "angry and saddened" after an oak tree he estimated to be 20 years old was cut down in Bradford-upon-Avon. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media Bristol Bears, Bath Rugby and Gloucester Rugby's posts about call-ups to the Lions squad attracted a lot of attention from fans on line with VE Day on Thursday, Cheltenham Animal Shelter reflected on its role during World War II when it became a first aid post for animals suffering war injuries and a house for carrier Police issued a statement after a woman was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control, following two attacks on a person, two other dogs and a fatal attack on a cat. The BBC also covered this Munt, the MP for Wells and Mendip Hills, has written to the government asking it to step up research and understanding of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).Solid Ground, a youth-led mobile cafe which is designed and operated by its staff has opened in & Wetlands Trust (WWT) Slimbridge has unveiled its new Estuary Shoreline, a wetland landscape surrounded by wildflower meadows and native car fans are getting excited ahead of an Italian Automoto Festival taking place at Gloucester Docks on Sunday.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man jailed for raping woman in alleyway
A man has been jailed for six years after raping a woman in an alleyway. Constantin-Robert Munteanu, 46, of Ferndale Road in Swindon, Wiltshire, appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Friday after pleading guilty to two counts of rape. Munteanu attacked his victim in an alleyway in Swindon, between Gladstone Street and Ponting Street, shortly before midnight on 12 January. His sentence was reduced from nine years due to an early guilty plea, but he will also be the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Temporary Det Con Elizabeth Storrar, of Swindon CID, said: "First and foremost, I'd like to thank and pay tribute to the victim in this case. "Acknowledging and reporting what has happened can be very difficult for survivors of sexual offences, but because of her courage, women are now safer on the streets of Swindon. "This investigation was a good example of multi-agency work between Swindon Police and outside organisations, which is vital for bringing dangerous offenders like Munteanu to justice. "If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, know that there are other agencies and charities who can support you through a police investigation, such as First Light and their Independent Sexual Violence Advisors." Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. HM Courts & Tribunals Service
BBC News
05-04-2025
- BBC News
Man jailed for raping woman in Swindon alleyway
A man has been jailed for six years after raping a woman in an alleyway. Constantin-Robert Munteanu, 46, of Ferndale Road in Swindon, Wiltshire, appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Friday after pleading guilty to two counts of attacked his victim in an alleyway in Swindon, between Gladstone Street and Ponting Street, shortly before midnight on 12 January. His sentence was reduced from nine years due to an early guilty plea, but he will also be the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. 'Dangerous offender' Temporary Det Con Elizabeth Storrar, of Swindon CID, said: "First and foremost, I'd like to thank and pay tribute to the victim in this case."Acknowledging and reporting what has happened can be very difficult for survivors of sexual offences, but because of her courage, women are now safer on the streets of Swindon."This investigation was a good example of multi-agency work between Swindon Police and outside organisations, which is vital for bringing dangerous offenders like Munteanu to justice."If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, know that there are other agencies and charities who can support you through a police investigation, such as First Light and their Independent Sexual Violence Advisors."
