'Christmas bikers' and 'helicopter ride'
A look at the stories trending across the West of England on Monday, 15 December. Source link
The Ashes: Shoaib Bashir omitted by England for crucial third Test
But he has struggled in Australia, returning figures of 2-266 in two tour matches. Bashir has also looked short of rhythm in the nets.England did not select another specialist spinner in their squad - the likes of Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson and Jack Leach were overlooked.It means England will rely on Jacks, primarily a batter and with six first-class wickets this year.In contrast, Australia can call on Lyon, the 38-year-old who sits seventh on the all-time list of…
Former council HQ in Taunton could become flats for NHS staff
Ruth BradleyPolitics reporter, BBC SomersetLDRSSomerset Council sold the building in Taunton for £1.7m in AprilA planning application has been submitted to turn a building which used to be part of a council's headquarters into accommodation for key workers.Somerset Council sold C Block of County Hall in Taunton earlier this year for £1.7m. It said it was no longer required and the proceeds would go towards reducing its £66m budget deficit.It was purchased by specialist developer Prime Plc, which…
Downs vans discussed and speedboat drugs sentencing
BBCTopics in the news this week include van dwellers, a birthday for a race track and a man due to be sentenced over drug smugglingIt's a busy week of news coming up in the West of England. We take a look at what you can expect to read about on the BBC News website in the next seven days.Cocaine drop sentenceNational Crime AgencyFourteen packages of cocaine were stashed between the speedboat's seatsWednesday: One of the men involved in…
Toulon 45-34 Bath: English champions fall to Champions Cup defeat in France
Bath started their Champions Cup campaign with an emphatic win over Munster last weekend, while three-time champions Toulon were looking to bounce back after a poor defeat in Edinburgh.Johann van Graan brought in 20-year-old Vilikesa Sela to replace injured England prop Will Stuart as Bath went toe to toe with Toulon's imposing pack.Finn Russell's penalty kick gave Bath the lead but second row forward Brian Alainu'uese muscled over from a line-out move to put the hosts ahead.Both sides…
Scuba diving Santas support Christmas fundraiser in Somerset
Nearly 90 scuba-diving Santas, reindeer and Christmas trees have gathered to raise money for charity.Certified scuba divers arrived at Radstock's Vobster Quay in Somerset in their festive outfits to fundraise for Help the Heroes and National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) earlier.The organisers have raised £55,000 since the annual event started in 2007, with the 85 divers and supporting team raising more than £3,000 this year. Amy Stanton, Vobster Quay owner, said the event has become a "statement fixture" in…
Great Western Railway starts new West Country winter timetable
Customers are urged to plan ahead and book in advance for best Christmas train fares as a new timetable is announced. The Great Western Railway (GWR) will introduce its new winter timetable from 14 December, with amendments made across the network designed to respond to changes in demand and improve the current service.Some repairs and improvements are scheduled across the network over Christmas and New Year, when passenger numbers are typically much lower. The impact of this year's…
'Storm surge' and 'Christmas banquet'
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Bath hospital maternity team delighted by positive survey results
A hospital maternity team is celebrating being recognised for its quality of patient care, particularly improvements to postnatal services.The Care Quality Commission 2025 Maternity Survey found those giving birth at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH) felt they were "listened to, respected and supported" throughout their treatment.Director of midwifery, Zita Martinez, said this year the team had focused on postnatal care and that it was "especially pleasing" to see improvements in this area.The annual survey…
Bristol Rovers: Darrell Clarke sacked after 10th straight League Two defeat
Rovers were booed off by their fans at full-time following defeat by the Robins, in what was their fifth consecutive home league loss. They have the scored just three goals and conceded 27 during their losing run - which stretches back to the first weekend of October - and possess the worst goal difference in the division of -23.Clarke, 47, was appointed in place of Inigo Calderon in May.And, after losing the first three league games of the…
Teddy bear adoption drive at Somerset St Margaret’s charity shops
A long-standing volunteer at a charity shop has made it her personal mission to ensure every teddy bear finds a home for Christmas.Mary Peto, 71, has been telling customers at the St Margaret's Hospice shop in Langport, Somerset, "no bear will spend Christmas alone".Her initiative has spread to all 31 shops in the charity's chain, which are now on a collective mission to rehome their bears of all shapes, sizes and colours."With their little faces looking out from…
Lanterns reveal scale of Echo Wood living trees artwork
Sarah TurnnidgeWest of England Avon Needs Trees/Elastic Pie FilmsThe lanterns were placed exactly where each of the 365 trees will be planted The scale of a new living trees artwork has been revealed by an installation of hundreds of lanterns. Echo Wood, between Bristol and Bath, is the latest project by artist Luke Jerram who created a giant Earth artwork which toured the country. When finished, Echo Wood will feature 365 different species of trees planted in a…
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