Headlines: Is this the most festive pub in the West?
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It's the only high rise housing block in Gloucester - and plans to demolish Clapham Court have been rejected, external, which would have seen 36 homes built in its place, says Gloucestershire Live.
A disabled woman says she was left stranded after her mobility scooter tyre was punctured by roadworks, external in the town centre. The Bridgwater Mercury reports 100 people have signed a petition to stop the roadworks.
Bristol 24/7 says plans that show the old Debenhams building in the city could be an ‘urban sports facility’, external – with a skate park and basketball courts.
And is this our most festive pub, external? Somerset live makes the case for the Queen Victoria Inn in Priddy, which goes all out on Christmas decorations.
What to watch on social media
A night-time safe space is going to be trialled in Bristol, external this weekend. Secret Bristol says it’ll offer things like first aid, emotional support and phone charging.
Salisbury Police is warning of severe flooding on the A303, external, which closed the road from Zeals to Mere.
Bristol Pride has been crowned ‘Best Non-Music Festival’, external at the National UK Festival Awards.
And there is some excitement around Tyntesfield’s Christmas decorations, external, with a festive trail in collaboration with North Somerset artists.
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