'Missed bin collections' and 'large snake spotted'

People in Weston-super-Mare have been asked to report missed collections after "teething problems"

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A large black snake has been spotted in Swindon, with the owners asking to let them know if it is spotted.

There are "teething problems" in Weston-super-Mare as people get used to changes to bin collections in the area, including picking up soft plastics.

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