Beach proposal and the 'Clifden' Suspension Bridge

A beach with 'Lisa will you marry me?' etched into the sandImage source, Caroline Roberts
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A pub on the Somerset Levels has been granted a licence to serve alcohol outdoors at 'bike nights',, external despite some objections from people living nearby. Somerset Live says the complaints revolve around fear of noise and traffic issues.

Parts of St Pauls in Bristol will close to traffic from Wednesday 26 February for filming at Portland Square, external. It will last for three days, but the nature of the project is unknown, reports Bristol Live.

More than 1,400 people have signed a petition to try and reopen the tip, external on Swindon Road in Cheltenham, says Gloucestershire live.

And is Swindon Borough Council the "most improved" local authority in the country?, external It's been shortlisted at the Local Government Awards, according to Swindon Advertiser.

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What to watch on social media

There are calls in the Spotted in Trowbridge group for the local sort out this "eyesore" , externalin the town park, which includes debris in the water.

There has been a large proposal etched into the sand at Weston-super-Mare, external, which has got people talking over the weekend. Comments suggest a follow-up "she said yes" was drawn on the beach later on.

And people have been enjoying learning about the 'Clifden Suspension Bridge', external in New Zealand, which has a striking resemblance in name - and appearance - to another bridge in our area...

A stone suspension bridge flanked by treesImage source, Google

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