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• Weston-super-Mare make history and joy for two Robins - FA Cup round-up

  06-12-2025 22:09 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport reflects on the key talking points from the FA Cup second round results as non-league Weston-super-Mare go through.
  
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• Aldi unveil plans for new £10m store

  06-01-2026 15:51 via bbc.com
  The chain says the new store on the outskirts of a market town will create 40 new jobs.
  
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• Motorway drunk driver without full licence banned

  06-01-2026 13:25 via bbc.com
  Vincent Lime, from Corringham, Essex, was seen swerving and nearly collided with multiple vehicles.
  
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• 'Badger rescue' and the most 'breathtaking beach'

  06-01-2026 11:17 via bbc.com
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Tuesday 6 January.
  
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• Airport drop-off charges: how does yours compare?

  06-01-2026 11:13 via bbc.com
  How charges at Manchester Airport, Heathrow, City, Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham and more compare.
  
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• Woman fed up with 'eyesore' graffiti on building

  06-01-2026 07:26 via bbc.com
  Chrisha Góes bought her own special spray and clothes to tackle the market building.
  
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• Warning as major junction to be closed four times

  06-01-2026 07:23 via bbc.com
  Wessex Water apologises for any inconvenience caused by the road closure.
  
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• Ehibhatiomhan returns to Southampton from Swindon

  05-01-2026 18:42 via bbc.com
  Forward Princewill Ehibhatiomhan returns to Southampton after his season-long loan at Swindon Town is cut short.
  
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• Drone used to track down missing puppy

  05-01-2026 17:33 via bbc.com
  Poppy the nine-month-old chihuahua had been spooked in a freak accident.
  
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• Bid to cut back trees around ancient stone circle

  05-01-2026 15:10 via bbc.com
  Permission is being sought to pollard trees in and around Avebury stone circle.
  
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• Two men charged over hare coursing

  05-01-2026 13:52 via bbc.com
  The pair are charged after being arrested in Wiltshire after a search involving police dogs.
  
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• 'Supermoon pictures' and 'drink prices row'

  05-01-2026 10:54 via bbc.com
  A look at the stories which are trending across the West of England on Monday 5 January.
  
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• Traffic warning as months of gas works begin

  05-01-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  Temporary traffic lights will be in place until May, with delays possible.
  
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• We lived in fear of meeting killers, say victims' families

  05-01-2026 00:59 via bbc.com
  Two women say they are relived at plans to impose tougher restrictions on where offenders can live.
  
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• 'Fundamental' community shop closes for big revamp

  04-01-2026 17:40 via bbc.com
  The temporary community shop in Devizes is being rebuilt into a permanent building.
  
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• Hull & Sheff Utd fixtures among 17 EFL games off

  04-01-2026 16:26 via bbc.com
  Hull's game against Watford becomes the latest English Football League fixture on Sunday to be postponed because of freezing conditions.
  
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• M4 overnight closure as work to new bridge continues

  04-01-2026 08:08 via bbc.com
  The M4 will be closed overnight between junction 18 and 19 to allow for work to a new bridge.
  
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• 2026 festival guide: Everything you need to know

  04-01-2026 08:07 via bbc.com
  A look at a selection of festivals confirmed for 2026 taking place near you.
  
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• The woman who has worn 1,800 hats in five years

  03-01-2026 21:53 via bbc.com
  Hilary Fleming has raised £5,000 for an air ambulance charity with her colourful daily challenge.
  
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• Swindon sign Borland and agree new Kilkenny deal

  03-01-2026 19:23 via bbc.com
  Swindon Town sign Aston Villa midfielder Aidan Borland on loan and agreed a new contract with Gavin Kilkenny.
  
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• Weather warnings in place as snow and ice blanket parts of UK

  03-01-2026 15:47 via bbc.com
  Weather warnings are in place for various parts of the UK until Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to hit Scotland.
  
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• New Swindon contract for 'valued' Kilkenny

  03-01-2026 15:27 via bbc.com
  Midfielder Gavin Kilkenny signs a new contract that will keep him with Swindon until 2028.
  
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• Cold snap hits weekend EFL & National League games

  03-01-2026 14:54 via bbc.com
  Five of Sunday's League Two matches along with six in the National League on Saturday postponed due to frozen pitches.
  
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• Solar park 'would cost £1.8m in lost tourism'

  03-01-2026 13:00 via bbc.com
  Wiltshire Council criticised plans for the Lime Down site as it prepares a formal response.
  
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• Town welcomes permanent banking hub after campaign

  03-01-2026 08:22 via bbc.com
  Westbury in Wiltshire has been without a bank since Barclays closed in 2019.
  
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• What will 2026 bring for West rail services?

  03-01-2026 08:14 via bbc.com
  GWR in public ownership and the Portishead line moving closer are some of the predictions for 2026.
  
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• Swindon sign Brentford winger Olakigbe on loan

  03-01-2026 00:02 via bbc.com
  Swindon Town sign Brentford winger Michael Olakigbe on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• Festival applies to hold 2026 event at new home

  02-01-2026 17:40 via bbc.com
  Womad Festival is returning to a new home in Wiltshire in 2026 having taken a year off.
  
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• Fireworks mark 50 years of 'iconic' venue

  02-01-2026 13:36 via bbc.com
  "We saw the anniversary was coming up and thought it would be sad if nothing was done."
  
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• How to recycle your Christmas tree from your doorstep

  02-01-2026 12:18 via bbc.com
  The trees will be turned into wood chippings and recycled.
  
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