Newspapers & trending: Stars return to city centre

A gold star in Salisbury city centre.Image source, Salisbury Journal
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The first batch of packs containing hot water bottles, hats and flasks , externalare being delivered by South Gloucestershire Council to those who may struggle to heat their homes this winter, according to Bristol Live.

Large gold stars are back on the streets of Salisbury, external, says the Salisbury Journal, whose post on Facebook has shown a divided opinion on the Christmas decorations.

And urgent repairs to the building affectionately known as the 'Tin Church', external in Highbridge have been completed after £11,000 was raised to undertake the work, according to Burnham-on-Sea.com.

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A three-year-old has been named a “Young Heart Hero” , externalby the British Heart Foundation. Esme was treated at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children at six months of age with open heart surgery.

George Earthy has been call-up to the England U21s, external, says Bristol City on Instagram.

And Exmoor National Park says it plans to release more white-tailed eagles, external to boost population in the south of England. This follows its involvement in a project to re-introduce the birds in 2019.

Image source, PA

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