'Guide dog incident' and 'peaceful protest'

A young man stands on a coastal pathway beside a black guide dog, holding its harness. Boats are docked in the sea to the left, with land visible across the water. A blue public telescope is mounted on a concrete base to the right. The scene is calm and partly cloudy.
Image source, Sam Willder
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Mr Willder wants to raise awareness on the rights of guide dog users

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Gloucestershire Live reports concerns of rough sleepers defecating around Imperial Gardens, external in Cheltenham.

There will be a peaceful protest in Bristol, external by Americans at the weekend against the policies of US President Donald Trump, according to Bristol Live.

The Swindon Advertiser says a woman was left shaken after an 'out-of-control dog' attacked her pet, external.

Nearly 50 new homes have been approved for Laverstock's "last remaining agricultural field", external, reports Salisbury Live.

And the new mural in Bristol city centre where the fountains used to be is 'already showing signs of wear and tear', external said Bristol Live.

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Bristol will host the world premiere of The Greatest Showman, external stage musical next year, according to Secret Bristol.

A woman who cycles around parts of the West had her van containing her bike and piano stolen. The bike and piano have now been found, external, but there is no sign of the van.

Gloucester City Council's Facebook page has a discussing about what is going to happen to the old Gloucester Library, external now it has been moved.

And Swindon now has a junior park run, external - a free, weekly event for children aged four to 14.

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