'Thousands of motorbikes' and 'speeding fines'

Thousands of speeding tickets have been issued in Gloucestershire in less than a year
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Gloucestershire Live captured the moment where more than 1,000 motorbikes crossed the Severn Bridge, external for the annual 'Hoggin the Bridge' event. The bike ride is a special event for motorcyclists across the UK, who come together to ride across the M48 Severn Bridge between England and Wales.
Bathhampton Primary School's new 'Bike Bus' is already proving a hit, as reported by Somerset Live, external.
The Bike Bus is a new initiative led by two parents from the school, who lead pupils on a group bike ride to school every Friday.
Chard and Ilminster News, external have highlighted how two mums from Chard are working to make carnivals around Somerset more accessible for children with Special Educational Needs Disability (Send).
They claim carnivals are not currently considerate of Send children and adults.
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In less than a year, there have been 13,000 speeding fines in the roadworks areas of the A417 Missing Link project, external, said Chris Nelson, Gloucestershire County Council's Police and Crime Commissioner. He has urged motorists to watch their speed on this stretch of road.
Bristol City FC posted a tribute to Gordon Parr, external, who passed away aged 86. The football club said Gordon made 327 appearances and scored four goals for the club between 1957 and 1972.
And a video of a soprano singing in the cloisters of Gloucestershire Cathedral, external has been growing in popularity on X.
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