'Storm Claudia' and 'Morph meets meerkats'

The plasticine figurine of Morph sat on a large rock with its legs outstretched in front of a meerkat which is looking into the distance.Image source, Longleat
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Aardman character Morph visited Longleat for the opening of its Festival of Light

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An ex-doctor who was jailed in January for performing illegal circumcisions - including one on a dining table in Bristol - has been ordered to pay £1 due to a "lack of realisable assets", Bristol Live reports, external.

The Frome Bypass may have its speed limit reviewed after 4,500 incidents were recorded with AI cameras within in four months, Somerset Live reports, external.

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Storm Claudia has brought strong winds and rain, but Great Western Railway , external said a full train service would be operating across the west as things stood. The train provider urged customers to check their outward and return journey throughout the day before travelling.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, external has asked people to have a dog "just for Christmas". The charity said foster carers tend to be away at this time of year and hopes to encourage more volunteers to come forward and help during the festive period.

Longleat wildlife and safari park, external said the Aardman character Morph has been spotted hanging out with its meerkats for the opening of its Festival of Light.

Salisbury Museum, external has been asking for people to donate folk objects for "an upcoming major exhibition" in February. In particular it is looking for corn dollies, handmade folk instruments, historic folktales by local authors and local stumpwork.

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