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BBC News
03-08-2025
- BBC News
West of England headlines: 'Tribute tower' and 'dogs welcome'
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? The parent company of Pontins holiday parks pleaded not guilty to corporate manslaughter during a court hearing earlier this week. Wendy Jones, 68, died six months after part of a ceiling collapsed at the resort in Brean Sands in February Independent Office for Police Conduct released a report with more details about Tamzin Hall, who died on her way to police custody. The report said she had removed her handcuffs and climbed in to the front passenger seat of the police car before escaping the Keir Starmer visited staff from small businesses in Swindon on Thursday. The prime minister unveiled plans to give the employees more access to finance, after many said they were struggling to secure had been under way all week ready for the Taunton Flower Show which returned on Friday. It was the 194th edition of the event which is dubbed "The Chelsea of the West".And The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare has allowed dogs on site, following a month-long trial held in June. Top five local stories for the BBC in the West Something longer to read A group of scaffolders from Bristol climbed Pen y Fan in Wales to erect a scaffolding tower in honour of their co-worker who was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year. They have raised more than £20,000 for their efforts building the 26.2ft (8m) tower. Explore more with our daily roundups
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gold medal-winning garden designer to appear at Taunton Flower Show
A gold medal-winning garden designer will take centre stage at this year's Taunton Flower Show. Chris Hull, a presenter on BBC's Garden Rescue and winner of a Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, will appear at the event on Friday, August 1, in the Floral Marquee. Rebecca Fox, event manager for Taunton Flower Show, said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Chris to this year's show. "His wealth of knowledge, commitment to sustainable gardening, and passion for the therapeutic power of green spaces perfectly reflects the values of our show." Mr Hull, who has more than 16 years of experience in the industry, leads Greenbook Landscape Design and is known for his work on high-profile residential, public, and community projects across the UK and internationally. He will give a talk titled 'Healthy Landscape, Healthy Mind,' exploring how garden spaces can support mental health and wellbeing. Mr Hull will also join the panel for a Gardeners' Question Time and serve as a judge for the Designer Gardens showcase. The Taunton Flower Show returns to Vivary Park on Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, for its 194th year. As one of the longest running flower shows in the country, the event promises a packed schedule of entertainment, gardening demonstrations, floral displays, and family-friendly activities. Visitors can also enjoy live music, food vendors, and shopping from a wide selection of artisan and floral traders. Discounted tickets are available until Thursday, July 25 at Ms Fox said: "With Chris Hull joining the festivities, it's the perfect chance for local gardeners and nature-lovers to learn from one of the UK's top horticultural minds." Mr Hull's design approach emphasises sustainability, ecology, and the positive impact of green spaces on mental health. His appearance at the show is expected to draw interest from gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.
