'War on wee' and volunteers wanted for town spring clean

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A group of people in hi-vis vests stand on a high street in Frome, all smiling at the camera, one woman at the front waving.Image source, Frome Town Council
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Frome Town Council is looking for volunteers for the Great British Spring Clean

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"The grim sight we don't want to see", external during Race Week at Cheltenham – people peeing in public, as Gloucestershire Live reports on the 'war on wee'. The additional measures brought in by the local council this year include extra toilets and more police.

A meeting with residents about plans for the 'Western Harbour' in Bristol led to "raised eyebrows", external, according to Bristol 24/7.

And new powers for North Somerset Council mean it is one of eight local authorities which can auction off leases for commercial properties which have been empty for a long time., external That is being reported by Somerset Live.

Thousands of people in a large crowd at Cheltenham Festival, taken from aboveImage source, PA Media
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Cheltenham Festival draws in thousands of people every year

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What to watch on social media

Bristol City FC has started Robyns Round, which is a supporter group for female fans in both the men's and women's game, external. They meet for the first time on Saturday.

There are some dramatic pictures of a car being lifted out of a river, external, which has been popular in the Winton Chat group. Sounds like it has been there a long time from the comments.

Frome Town Council is running a Great British Spring Clean and is looking for volunteers, external ahead of its Kindness Festival which starts next month.

And enjoy this creative reading of Flashing Fire Engines told by Avon Fire & Rescue, external to mark World Book Day.

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