'Final farewell' for war veteran and 'viral' window display

One of the last paratroopers to fight in the Battle of Normandy, Leonard Trewin, was given military honours at his funeral at Westerleigh Crematorium
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Our pick of local website stories
Gloucestershire Live reports on a man with ADHD who has set-up a forest school, external for young people in Stroud.
Bristol Live reports of an increase of reported hate crime based on race or religion in Bristol, external, with community leaders voicing their concerns.
Leonard Trewin, one of the last paratroopers to fight in the Battle of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge and the invasion of Germany was given military honours at his funeral at Westerleigh Crematorium, external on 22 October says Yate and Sodbury Voice.
Bristol 24/7 says a car park in the centre of Bristol could be demolished and replaced with student flats, external. A public consultation process into the plans for the Nelson Street NCP is open until 10 November.
Our top three from yesterday
Woman killed after cow attack while walking dog
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Heavy traffic and man arrested amid M4 closure
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The woman who lodged with Fred West for a year - and survived
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What to watch on social media
A flower shop has gone viral for its Little Shop of Horrors themed Halloween window display, external on Gloucester Road in Bristol, shared by Bristol 24/7.
Concerns have been raised over the damage of a colourful mural in Bristol city centre, external, after it was only painted a month ago.
A pregnant dog that was abandoned on the Downs in Bristol has had three puppies,, external the mother, now named Clem, has been found a forever home says Bristol Animal Rescue Centre.
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