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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.Bristol Live reported on the picnic benches outside a seafront fish and chip shop which have been removed after police warned could be "used as weapons" by passers-by. At a licensing review, owner Michelle Michael said the recycled…

Daniel MumbyLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceDaniel MumbyThe Cross Rifles roundabout is one of the busiest road junctions in BridgwaterMotorists are "sick to death" of traffic after the upgrade of a key roundabout was scrapped, a councillor has said.The Cross Rifles roundabout - one of the busiest road junctions in Bridgwater in Somerset - links the A38 from Bristol and Taunton to the A39.A total of £10m from the former Conservative government's Levelling Up fund was allocated to the project…

Thousands of people headed out to see the streets of a seaside town light up for an annual carnival.A procession of illuminated carts and costumed performers filled the streets of Weston-super-Mare for the return of the carnival on Friday night.The event, which dates back to 1871, is one of the well-known Somerset Guy Fawkes carnivals. The Bridgwater and Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea carnivals have already taken place.Dick Berry, the chair of Weston-super-Mare Carnival, said it was "a night to…

Beth CruseWest of EnglandHoly Well GlassToby Britton-Watts has helped to restore stained glass Charter Window at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London An apprentice stained glass maker has said it was a "real honour" to be shortlisted for a national award in the centuries-old craft.Toby Britton-Watts, 26, who works for Holy Well Glass in Wells, Somerset has restored stained glass at several buildings including Windsor Castle, King's College Cambridge and St Bartholomew's Hospital in London.He said it was a…

Marcus BootheWest of England Mikal LudlowSanta at last year's The Brewery Quarter Christmas Event With Halloween and Bonfire Night behind us and the colder weather beckoning, people are beginning to make way for a special someone in red to bring a little magic to the end of the year — no, not Mariah Carey.Christmas is on its way but preparing for the festive season can be expensive.So here is a list of some of the Christmas light switch-on…

A man has been left with "potentially life-changing injuries" after being assaulted at a carnival event.Avon and Somerset Police said the man, in his late 20s, was attacked during Bridgwater Carnival in Somerset on Saturday, 1 November. After the incident, on the High Street, he was taken to hospital for surgery on a fractured cheekbone and his right eye, and may need to now wear glasses for the rest of his life, the force added.Det Con Charlotte Couch…

A huge, global battery factory is "on track" to open in 2026.Agratas has shared footage of its site near Bridgwater, Somerset.It will be making electric vehicle batteries and energy storage solutions, and is set to be the UK's biggest EV battery plant.About 2,000 people are involved in the build, and when it is finished next year, the site will offer 4,000 jobs. Source link

Apple TVRuth Wilson helped Connor Raithby with his scene in BristolA West Country actor said it was a "dream come true" to appear alongside Hollywood stars in a major new TV show.The Apple TV thriller Down Cemetery Road, starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, was filmed in Bristol and Somerset.Connor Raithby from Taunton appeared in the first episode and said being able to work near his home was "really exciting".He said: "To actually work with such professionals on…