Summary

  • Live updates for Bristol, Bath and Weston-super-Mare on Friday, 22 April 2016

  1. Queen's 90th: Chain of beacons lit across the Westpublished at 08:33 British Summer Time 22 April 2016

    Last night a network of more than 1,000 beacons were lit across the country to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.

    Points West was out filming them and here's a selection from across the West Country.

  2. Avon and Somerset PCC candidates' mini manifestopublished at 07:59 British Summer Time 22 April 2016

    In just under two weeks voters across the West will decide on their police and crime commissioners

    It's only the second time they've been elected in this way. But turnout in 2012 was very low - just under 20% in Avon and Somerset.

    In our video, the seven candidates have their say on what would be their key policies if elected.

  3. Goodbye DJ Derek: city prepares for funeralpublished at 07:28 British Summer Time 22 April 2016

    It's a sad day for Bristol as the city prepares to say goodbye to DJ Derek.

    Derek Serpell-Morris went missing in July 2015 aged 73. It sparked a high-profile campaign to try to find him.

    His remains were discovered in undergrowth close to The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, in March.

    DJ Derek funeral details
  4. Good morning: rain on the way for the Westpublished at 07:01 British Summer Time 22 April 2016

    Good morning and welcome to Local Live. We'll have the latest news and information for Bristol, Bath and Weston-super-Mare.

    It looks like rain will be on the way for the region later today so make sure you grab a umbrella and coat before you leave the house.

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