Man interviewed by police after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

Avon and Somerset Police said the man had voluntarily attended an interview with officers on Monday.During the band's set on the West Holts Stage, the crowd were encouraged to chant "death, death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]".The force added: "The matter has been recorded as a public order incident while we continue to investigate and consider all relevant legislation."Police said they had received legal advice about the investigation in October from the Crown Prosecution Service.The force said…

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Strikes at helicopter manufacturer Leonardo to go ahead in Yeovil

Carys NallyWest of EnglandLeonardoThe AW149 is one of the helicopters manufactured by LeonardoWorkers at one of the world's biggest defence firms have decided to go ahead with their strike action.More than 3,000 aerospace workers at manufacturer Leonardo's Basildon, Edinburgh, Luton, Newcastle and Yeovil sites, will strike from 12 November after rejecting the company's latest pay offer.Members of the Unite union have demanded the company makes a "further revised offer that is acceptable to staff in the midst of…

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Thousands gather across the West to mark Armistice Day

Georgia EadieWest of EnglandBBCWreaths were placed on GWR trains from Gloucester to London PaddingtonEvents have taken place across the West of England to mark Armistice Day.A two-minute silence was observed in offices, schools and shopping centres at 11:00 GMT to mark the time and date when the World War One Armistice came into effect.It was also the sixth anniversary of The Veterans Charity and Great Western Railway joint "Poppies to Paddington" Remembrance memorial.Poppy wreaths were collected from stations…

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Wessex Water agrees £11m package to cut sewage spills

BBCWessex Water said the deal means the money will be used to benefit customers rather than going to HM Treasury A water company has agreed to fund £11m worth of improvements to cut sewage spills across its network to avoid a fine by the regulator.Wessex Water and its shareholders will pay for upgrades to reduce spills at storm overflow sites, extra monitoring equipment, and to help customers better manage rainwater at their properties.The company proposed the package to…

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North Somerset car park lease an ‘absolute scandal’

John WimperisLocal Democracy Reporter LDRSThe lease of Carlton Street car park has been described as a "scandal"A council signed the "worst deal any council has ever signed" when leasing a loss-making carpark, its leader has said.The Carlton Street multi-storey Park, in Weston-super-Mare, is currently losing North Somerset Council about a quarter of a million pounds a year.The authority took out a lease in 2012 but the poor quality build has meant most of it has now had to…

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Somerset veterans find healing in community orchard project

Charlie Taylor,Somerset and Christopher Mace,West of EnglandBBCDan Stone was diagnosed with PTSD and values the group's camaraderieMilitary veterans transforming overgrown woodland into a community orchard say the project has helped them confront and heal from their past experiences.Located just outside Dunster Castle near Minehead, Somerset, Project Orchard is run by the NHS Somerset Armed Forces Team and the National Trust, and brings veterans together to provide mutual support and create something lasting for the local community.Ian Edmonds, who…

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Man arrested after woman is forced into a car in Bristol

People who tried to help a woman after she was forced into a car by a man are being urged to contact police.Avon and Somerset Police said the victim, who is in her 30s, was forced into a silver Peugeot 207 in Clifton, Bristol on Tuesday 30 September.She managed to shout to three men for help when the car stopped in Wells, Somerset later that evening.Detectives said a man has been arrested as part of the investigation.Passers-by tried…

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‘Bird flu outbreak’ as dead swans found near lake

Rhiannon Ynell and Carys Nally,BristolCurious CrittersSeveral dead swans with blue eyes have been discovered at a lakeExperts have warned of a bird flu outbreak after dead swans were found near a popular lake.The five birds at Backwell Lake, near Bristol, on Sunday morning displayed signs of Avian Influenza, including blue eyes, animal charity Curious Critters said.It comes as the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) issued a mandatory housing order to cover England following escalating numbers…

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Otter found injured by Taunton road recovering at rescue centre

RSPCA West HatchIris the otter was found injured by a main road near Taunton in SomersetA tiny otter cub found alone by a main road "has captured the hearts" of her carers.The animal was hypothermic and lethargic when she was discovered near Taunton, Somerset in October, the RSPCA said.The cub was taken to Shepton Vets before being transferred to the RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre where staff named the otter Iris because of an eye injury.Iris is now…

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Migael Pretorius: South African all-rounder re-joins Somerset for 2026

Somerset have re-signed all-rounder Migael Pretorius for the 2026 season on a multi-format contract.This will be the South African's third spell at the County Ground having first joined in 2024. The 30-year-old has scored 550 runs in 16 matches across all formats for the club and also taken 52 wickets.He claimed three for 27 in the T20 Blast semi-final, as Somerset overcame Lancashire on Finals Day before going on to clinch their third title.Somerset director of cricket Andy…

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