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BBC News
17-04-2025
- BBC News
Headlines: 'No justice' after second stabbing sentence
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 mother of Max Dixon, who was murdered alongside his best friend Mason Rist in a case of mistaken identity, says "justice hasn't been served" following the news her child's killer won't spend any longer in prison for carrying out another stabbing 24 hours earlier, ITV West County and Bristol Live Weston Mercury is asking why is Weston-super-Mare is a shoplifting hot spot? Rates are double the national average in the town.A man has been arrested for fly-tipping harmful waste in Wiltshire following an investigation by the council, Wiltshire 999 writer Edson Burton features in Bristol 24/7 after being honoured with the Tinniswood Award for best original audio drama script for 'Man Friday' on Radio 4.A cafe in Burnham-on-Sea wants to help tackle loneliness by encouraging people to talk at its "Chat and Natter" table, the town's news website reports. It is part of a UK-wide initiative called the Chatty Cafe Scheme. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media NHS Gloucestershire has published an exhaustive list of pharmacy opening times across the Easter of people have been sharing their pictures of the Northern Lights that appeared over Somerset last are now coffee pod drop off points at three recycling centres in Bristol, Bristol Waste has are getting excited about Bradford-on-Avon's annual rubber duck race which takes place on Easter Monday.A video of the "driver's-eye view" going into the Box Tunnel filmed from the front of a train posted by Great Western Railway is also getting lots of attention.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Headlines: Snow and Queen at Cheltenham
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Bristol Live has written about plans to turn the Bedminster Bridge roundabout into a crossroads junction. One of the current lanes of the roundabout will be given over to buses, the website reports. In Weston-super-Mare, the Weston Mercury have spoken to a shopkeeper at the Tropicana, who has to leave when refurbishment work starts there. Emily Belsham, glass artist and owner of Weston Makers, runs the shop with dozens of other traders who sell their wares at the tourist information centre. It's a busy day at the Cheltenham Races, with Gloucestershire Live running a live blog on the day's events. Fortunately, Thursday is set to see less snow than Wednesday. Queen visits Cheltenham after early snow on course Man, 32, is found with unexplained fractures Two in hospital after private plane crash The recent gloomy weather has made for some stunning photos, like this one of Salisbury Cathedral looming out of the mist. And there is news about trips planned for when a ship prepares to set sail in the summer. The cruises will be returning to the Bristol Channel in June. 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
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Rare mammal spotted and 55 anniversaries in Weston-super-Mare
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 There are now bi-folding gates on Eastgate Street in Gloucester, which feature the city's coat of arms, according to Gloucestershire Live. They have replaced the bollards there. The gates are due to shut every Friday and Saturday investigation has begun into how one of the five people found guilty for the murders of Bristol teenagers Max Dixon and Mason Rist in Bristol got hold of a phone to "gloat" about what happened. That has been reported by ITV West is a feature in the Weston Mercury on a Northamptonshire couple celebrating 55 years together – and they spend each anniversary in Weston-super-Mare. The seaside town is where they spent their has spoken to a man about his tiny Spongebob bubble car, which is actually a mobility scooter. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media A talking point in Trowbridge has been the introduction of an out-of-hours access cards for the park toilet – which cost £8.40.A video posted by Longleat shows "one of the UK's rarest mammals" – a hazel dormouse on their Health has been reflecting on the impact American superstar Ilona Maher has had on women's rugby during her stint with Bristol it's time to say goodbye to the Bewick's swans as they fly back from Slimbridge to Arctic Russia.
BBC News
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
West of England headlines: Fatal XL bully attack and school closure
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? Kasha Sanderson, 39, of Wick, Bristol, appeared at Maidstone Magistrates' Court this week after 13 firearms, including a submachine gun, and 13 rounds of ammunition were seized from a vehicle at Dover. Eight of ten trees in Weston-super-Mare have had to be removed due to vandalism, the Weston Mercury has reported. Planted in 2023, the trees were picked specifically as they would thrive in a coastal location, but now council officers are looking to replace them. Meanwhile, one Cheltenham Town FC fan truly captured the chaos of a late comeback goal on Tuesday evening when they grabbed the club's pitch-side "fan cam" to film a wild celebration. And a part of St Pauls, in central Bristol, was completely closed for three days for filming. While it is not confirmed what was being filmed, the same area was previously used for scenes in Young Sherlock. Finally, a woman in Somerset was banned from keeping animals for ten years after moving home and leaving her cats alone to starve. Jodie Louise Davey, of Mariners Close, Bridgwater, was also sentenced to 12 weeks custody, suspended for 18 months. Top five local stories for the BBC in the West Something longer to read Bristol Live published an article on a couple in Westbury Park who will, next week, celebrate 20 years of 'Martini Mondays' - a weekly night where they take to their art-deco inspired viewing room to watch a classic film. For two decades Ian and Yvette Perryman have sat together with a cocktail, often dressed up for the occasion, and settled in for some movie magic. Explore more with our daily roundups
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fatal XL bully attack and school closure
Here's our weekly roundup of stories from across local websites in the West of England. We 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. Kasha Sanderson, 39, of Wick, Bristol, appeared at Maidstone Magistrates' Court this week after 13 firearms, including a submachine gun, and 13 rounds of ammunition were seized from a vehicle at Dover. Eight of ten trees in Weston-super-Mare have had to be removed due to vandalism, the Weston Mercury has reported. Planted in 2023, the trees were picked specifically as they would thrive in a coastal location, but now council officers are looking to replace them. Meanwhile, one Cheltenham Town FC fan truly captured the chaos of a late comeback goal on Tuesday evening when they grabbed the club's pitch-side "fan cam" to film a wild celebration. And a part of St Pauls, in central Bristol, was completely closed for three days for filming. While it is not confirmed what was being filmed, the same area was previously used for scenes in Young Sherlock. Finally, a woman in Somerset was banned from keeping animals for ten years after moving home and leaving her cats alone to starve. Jodie Louise Davey, of Mariners Close, Bridgwater, was also sentenced to 12 weeks custody, suspended for 18 months. Woman, 19, dies in suspected XL bully dog attack M4 and M48 reopens after body found on carriageway M4 death investigated after online 'predator' sting Soldier's sister says Army 'not safe' for women Parents 'heartbroken' as school announces closure Bristol Live published an article on a couple in Westbury Park who will, next week, celebrate 20 years of 'Martini Mondays' - a weekly night where they take to their art-deco inspired viewing room to watch a classic film. For two decades Ian and Yvette Perryman have sat together with a cocktail, often dressed up for the occasion, and settled in for some movie magic. Headlines: Trees removed from high street and free bus tickets Seized firearms and airport parking charges up again New swimming pool plans and stunt pilot views Beach proposal and the 'Clifden' Suspension Bridge M5 flooded and Severn Bridge closed in bad weather 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.
