Headlines: 'Prisoner inquest' and 'theatre facade'

The King's Theatre in Gloucester has reopened after a stunning makeover by a local artist

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What have been the big stories in the West this week?

Bristol Live reported that an inquest due to open this week would explore whether more could have been done to save a prisoner's life. Paul Coughlan, from Hartcliffe died on 16 May 2023, days after becoming an inmate at HMP Bristol.

Gloucestershire Live published this striking shot of The Kings Theatre in Gloucester, which reopened at the weekend after a makeover by local artist Tash Frootko.

North Somerset Council is being ordered to pay compensation after sending bailiffs to the wrong business, reported Somerset Live. The firm - referred to as Company Y - paid more than £900 to save damaging its reputation, causing "financial disadvantage and distress".

Wiltshire Council confirmed taxpayers will foot the bill, external to remove St George's crosses that have been painted on roundabouts, lampposts and roads around the county.

And Burnham-on-Sea.com had some dramatic pictures of a car wedged on top of some bike parks and a wall in the town centre.

Top five for BBC West this week

Something longer to read

This week Bristol 24/7 features an inspiring project helping to connect communities in one of the city's most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

The decade-long research is helping to tackle social isolation in Barton Hill; a diverse suburb east of Temple Meads and home to people from lots of different countries, including many Somalis.

Volunteers have been "building bridges" in the area, including with a popular after-school club.

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