Value for money at Cheltenham and 100 days until Glastonbury

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There were lower numbers at this year's Cheltenham Festival, external, and the chief executive saying that value for money is "critical" for him to look at, though next year's tickets will remain the same price.

There are to be two separate housing developments, external in South Marston, reports the Swindon Advertiser. It would mean 134 houses in the area.

And the last remaining pub in Lawrence Weston, external could become shops, reports Bristol World.

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What to watch on social media

We saw some great rugby success stories this weekend: Bath Rugby won the Premiership, external, with plenty of celebratory posts on socials. And Gloucester-Hartpury have been crowned as PWR champions., external

One of the questions posed in the Taunton Matters group is this wheelchair accessible swing and why it is padlocked, external.

The Frome Banking Hub opening, external is continuing to spark conversation in local groups. This follows its temporary opening in the local library.

And it's 100 days to go, external until Glastonbury Festival.

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