'Tech haul' and 'swarm of bees halts demolition'

A total of 153 digital devices were donated to a technology amnesty group
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A family say their autistic son was treated with "zero compassion" by security staff at Bristol Airport, who forcibly removed him, external from his wheelchair and caused them to miss their flight.
A distressed dog had to be rescued by police in Swindon after being left in a car during hot weather, external. Officers warned the outcome could have been fatal.
The demolition of a shopping centre in Yeovil was halted following the discovery of 70,000 bees, external hidden in wall cavities. The hives have since been moved to another location in South Wales.
A Salisbury arcade in "survival mode", external due to dwindling footfall will reopen for two days this week, as it tries to raise enough money to secure its future.
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Police are visiting schools in Nailsea to educate children on "making better choices", after several young people were caught climbing on the roof, external of a Waitrose store.
Local residents have been showing love to a saxophone player who is often spotted busking in the streets, external of Bath, but is soon moving away.
A large haul including 48 laptops, 66 phones, 20 tablets and four cameras have been donated to an tech amnesty group, external to be distributed throughout the community.
Swindon Borough Council has been engaging with the public to raise awareness of cervical screening, external and how the HPV vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer.
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