'Café burgled three times' and 'rats in empty homes'

An empty property in St Werburgh's, Bristol. The building is covered in graffiti and there is a row of terraced houses beside it.
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Residents of a Bristol street said an empty property had become a "magnet for crime"

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Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England as well as interesting content from social media.

Our pick of local website stories

Owners of a café in Cheltenham said they were devastated after it was burgled three times this year, Punchline reports., external

A Bristol family living in a mould-ridden flat have protested against their living conditions, Bristol Live reports., external

The Sun covered, external a story suggesting Swindon Town's season opener against Cambridge United on Saturday was in jeopardy after it was claimed that their county ground home needs safety upgrades that could cost £250,000.

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What to watch on social media

Giant screens and lights, external have been installed at the forum in Gloucester.

Local artists, schools, community groups and residents have transformed five streets in the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood trial area, external with a series of new community artworks.

And Giffords Circus has announced its first Christmas show., external

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