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A black dog with floppy ears and a yellow collar. She is sat by a certificate and black and yellow rosette. Image source, RUH Bath
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Nessa the therapy dog and her owner have been awarded for their services

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BristolWorld reported on a petition against proposed changes to Filwood Broadway in Knowle. It would see more walkways and less parking, which locals and business owners worry could be "catastrophic"., external

Plans have been submitted to transform an empty area, external in Gloucester Quays into a "climbing wall theme park", which Gloucestershire Live has covered.

Burnham-on-Sea.com has reported the lovely news that Tony Winterburn, a 99-year-old veteran, has been awarded a prestigious new medal , externalfor his role in the Royal Navy during World War Two.

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A new entrance, external is planned for Swindon train station, as part of a wider regeneration scheme in the town.

Residents living in Calne, Wiltshire, are still reporting and working to find a solution for a bad smell in the town, external.

And a line-up of activities were held to mark the opening of a new youth centre, external in Swindon on Wednesday.

There is a lot of love for Sally and her therapy dog Nessa - the pair have been awarded, external for their work spreading joy around Bath.

And Slither the snake hot air balloon has been captured flying over Bath, external.

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