'Fight for pub' and 'boa constrictor found in park'
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 20 October. Source link
Everything you need to know about new roadworks
Four months of roadworks are starting as part of a £5.9m project to improve drainage and stop the M5 and its verges from flooding.For the majority of the works, three narrow lanes of the motorway will stay open in each direction near junction 26 for Wellington in Somerset.Some overnight closures will be needed to install traffic management and signage, Highways England said, at which time signed diversions will be in place.Jonathan Hill, from National Highways, said: "As with…
Fitness instructor marks 50 years at Bath leisure centre
BBCMaureen Conroy (in the blue shirt) has run classes at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre since 1975A fitness instructor who has run exercise classes for 50 years said she continues to enjoy teaching, and has no plans to stop.Maureen Conroy, 84, has worked at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre since it opened in 1975, teaching exercise, movement and dance classes."I always say your bones are like a gate, and if it doesn't move it ruts up and if…
Friendship made in ‘lifeline’ Weston chronic pain course
Ana da SilvaWest of EnglandSubmittedNicola Kilcoyne and Vanessa Davidson met through a pain management programme run by the NHSTwo women who became friends after meeting on a pain management course say the service has made them feel less alone.Nicola Kilcoyne and Vanessa Davidson, from Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, shared their experiences during a course delivered by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust."Chronic pain is often invisible and isolating, but this support group has truly been a lifeline," said…
South Western Railway losing £45.5m revenue from fare evasion
Getty ImagesSouth Western Railway operates services in London, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset and WiltshireAn estimated £45.5m of annual revenue is being lost from passengers not paying for tickets, South Western Railway (SWR) has said.The data was released after a campaign group submitted a Freedom of Information request to SWR, which said the overall rate of ticketless travel was about 3.9%.The rail operator runs services in London, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire.An SWR spokesperson…
Idyllic views and a birthday
Weather Watchers/SparkyPonies were captured grazing on a hill in PorlockThe county has presented itself in all its glory this week, with highlights including views of the sea and Glastonbury Tor.Meanwhile, Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis celebrated his 90th birthday.That and more can be found in this week's picture roundup.Weather Watchers/Philbert NutDog days: Pilton shone in a special light this week, with BBC Weather Watcher Philbert Nut capturing a beautiful view of Glastonbury Tor.ReutersHappy Birthday: The founder of Glastonbury…
Soldiers’ attempting ‘virtually-impossible’ field gun trek
Rachel CandlinWest of England andSimon ParkinBBC SomersetDavid BathgateTeams of volunteers, totalling 1,300 personnel, are pushing the field gun from John O'Groats to Land's End A one-tonne (907kg) field gun is being pulled across the length of Great Britain to raise money for a military cancer charity. Teams of volunteers totalling 1,300 military and veteran personnel started walking the 1,000 miles (1609km) between John O'Groats to Land's End on September 1 and are now passing through Somerset.The aim of…
West of England headlines: Travellers and rough sleepers
Here is 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 24/7 has talked to disabled residents living in the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood, who claim they feel "trapped and excluded".When the trial was introduced in October 2024, council leaders promised "safer streets, less traffic and a…
US Grand Prix sprint: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collide as Max Verstappen wins in Austin
The crash was a gift for Verstappen, who McLaren have always insisted remained a threat in the championship despite his significant deficit, especially as Red Bull have returned to form in recent races.The crash brought out the safety car for five laps and after the restart Verstappen was tracked by Russell, who made a bold move into Turn 12 on lap seven, a late dive that ended up with both going off the track.Verstappen retained the position and…
The Prem: Leicester Tigers 22-20 Bath
In the clubs' first meeting since Bath won a closely fought Twickenham showpiece in June, it was the away side who struck first.Santi Carreras, in his first Bath start, kicked forward in midfield for his team-mates to chase. The ball was spilled by Adam Radwan, allowing the Argentina international to kick ahead once more. Henry Arundell was first on the ball before off-loading to Frost to score a try on what was also his first start in the…
Horses and runners compete in Quantock Hills challenge
Two horses have beaten around 100 runners in a 23 mile (37km) race across Somerset's Quantock Hills.The Man v Horse endurance race, which was first held more than 40 years ago in Powys, Wales, saw the crowd of runners given a head start of only 15 minutes.Only four competitors have ever beaten a horse in the history of the race, with the last Somerset event ending in a tie between a human and a horse at three hours…
Work to repair dangerous Somerset embankment completed
More than 230 steel bars have been used to repair and stabilise a collapsed embankment along a busy route.The 130-metre embankment along Upper Stanton in Stanton Drew, Somerset, had partially given way, putting the road at risk.Bath & North East Somerset Council (BANES) said the work, which cost more than £430.000, has now secured the road for the long-term.Councillor Lucy Hodge, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery, thanked residents for their patience and said the council had "significantly…
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