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Sad news from Wiltshire Air Ambulance which has announced on X this morning the death of Life President Richard Youens, aged 81, external.
Elsewhere, an "incredibly rare" bat is one of 14 species found on the Longleat Estate, external following a recent survey. This post by the official Longleat Facebook account says there is evidence that Bechstein’s bats are breeding in the forest.
The line-up for next year's 2000 Trees Festival in Cheltenham, external was revelaed yesterday on event's official social channels, with headliners including Taking Back Sunday and Alexisonfire.
And WWT Slimbridge will be on the TV tonight, external as part of Susan Calman’s ‘Grand Day Out’ series.
Wiltshire Air Ambulance Life President Richard Youens has died
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There has been a strong reaction to the news that work is about to start on a low-traffic scheme in East Bristol, external. The first stage of its installation starts on Monday.
Details on planned works to a major roundabout by junction 23 of the M5, external are laid out by Somerset Live, which is due to start next month. It's hoped the changes will improve walking and cycling links there.
And Greatest Hits Radio Salisbury News reports a multi-million pound move for Lid, externall, replacing two shops at Churchill Way West Retail Park.
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