'Illegal cigarettes seized' and 'huge peace sign'

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The Swindon Advertiser reported that two shops were shut down in the town after more than £70,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and alcohol were seized.

The website said two men were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and offences under the Trade Act after police raided three addresses in Manchester Road.

A man and two teenagers jailed for the murders of two Bristol boys in a case of mistaken identity have renewed their appeal to have their sentences reduced.

The applications of Antony Snook, Riley Tolliver and Kodishai Wescott were initially refused by a judge, but will now go before a full Court of Appeal hearing, Bristol Live understands.

In Gloucester, Trilogy nightclub has closed for good just 10 months after a £750,000 refurbishment, reported Gloucestershire Live.

The management said trading was "unviable" as the club had "failed to make enough money to remain open".

As excitement builds in the run-up to Glastonbury Festival this week, a huge peace symbol on the ground in front of the Pyramid stage was proving popular.

Organisers shared a video of the sign on Instagram with a list of festival events where attendees can celebrate peace, hope and unity this year.

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Something longer to read

Some of Bristol's most iconic landmarks are fondly written about by veteran journalist and author, Maurice Fells, in Bristol 24/7.

Editor Martin Booth talked to Mr Fells about his top-five favourites, which include St Mary Redcliffe Church and Observatory Hill in Clifton.

Mr Fells has written many books about the city and his latest, Churches of Bristol, is being published in July.

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