Headlines: 'Manager furious' and 'nurses punched'

Swindon Town FC Manager takes questions from journalists ahead of first League 2 match against Walsall
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Swindon Town Manager Ian Holloway wants those responsible for throwing objects onto the pitch to be banned

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Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway said he was 'disgusted', external with one of his team's fans after an object was thrown towards Walsall's goalkeeper from the crowd.

More speed cameras could be coming to the county's roads. Gloucestershire County Council wants to expand its network, external, particularly in areas where data shows high collision rates.

A "beloved" historic country estate entered administration., external Bosses at Hestercombe House and Gardens said declining visitor numbers had played a part in the decision.

It was announced that Bristol-born actor Norman Eshley, famous for his role in ITV sitcom George and Mildred, had passed away aged 80. , external

And café owners in Cheltenham said they were "devastated" after being burgled three times in a year. , external

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Plans for new homes near a working pig farm in Somerset have been refused – thanks in part to aptly named local councillor, Philip Ham.

40 homes were planned, external in the small village of Evercreech, near Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

But a the local planning committee opposed the plans, arguing the development would erode the village's character and lead to an increase in localised flooding.

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