Headlines: Medieval graves and diesel pollution

A male archaeologist wearing brown cargo trousers, work boots, white gloves, a white helmet and a yellow hi-vis shirt. He is kneeling down with a tool in his hand, gradually chipping away at some bricks in a large dug out hole.Image source, University of Gloucestershire
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An extensive excavation has been carried out in a university campus courtyard

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A woman has been arrested after a man suffered life-changing facial injuries, external in a dog attack in Swindon on Sunday. Armed police were deployed and the dog has since been placed in kennels while an investigation is carried out.

A diesel leak from the Morrison's depot in Bridgwater has polluted a nearby river, external. Environmental specialists equipped with hydrocarbon-absorbent socks and a boat have been on site to coordinate the clean-up operation.

Proposals for new public toilets, external in Salisbury's Market Square have been withdrawn. It comes just one month after the existing loos were closed permanently due to safety and financial concerns.

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More than 300 buried bodies and a treasure trove of Roman artefacts, external have been unearthed as part of University of Gloucestershire's City Campus project. It is believed two medieval churches once occupied the site.

Bristol's Green MP Carla Denyer took to social media to express her solidarity, external with the transgender community following region-wide protests at the weekend. It follows the recent Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.

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