Live news, sport, travel and weather updates from across the West of England on Monday, 24 April 2017.
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Whatever you do, wrap up warmer when you head out tomorrow... BBC weather forecaster Ian Fergusson warns it'll be notably chillier...
West of England weather: Colder, sunny spells and risk of showers later.
A Salisbury-based conservation charity is warning that roadside verges are becoming the last refuge for some of the UK's rarest wild flowers.
According to Dr Trevor Dines, nearly 100 threatened or near-threatened species are found on the country's verges.
Quote MessageMany of these were once more abundant in meadows, pastures and woodlands. But today, with these habitats gone or in poor condition, we’ve found that road verges now represent their last refuge.
Dr Trevor Dines
A second Liberal Democrat has stood down as a prospective parliamentary candidate (PPC) in Somerset, the BBC understands.
Jay Risbridger — the candidate for Bath — has stood down this evening for business and personal reasons.
It follows fellow Lib Dem Daisy Benson's decision not to stand as MP for Yeovil.
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The "unique network" of World War One tunnels uncovered by archaeologists at Salisbury Plain are "part of the largest single investigation of First World War training trenches anywhere in the world".
The tunnels, at Larkhill, were part of a WW1 battlefield used to train soldiers to fight in and under trenches in France and Belgium.
Image source, MOD
Image source, MODMen from the Australian Third Division trained on Salisbury Plain in 1916
Image source, MODArchaeologists found a tin that once held an Australian brand of toffees
Quote MessageThis is the first time anyone has found and excavated training tunnels like these. We found them as part of the largest single investigation of First World War training trenches anywhere in the world. Our excavations have revealed this story for the first time. That we didn’t expect these underground remains shows that much remains left to discover, even from only a century ago.
Martin Brown, Archaeological consultant to the Army Basing Programme
The new Gloucestershire Stalking Support Service launched today.
A new service to support people who are the victims of stalking has been set up in Gloucestershire.
The Gloucestershire Stalking Support Service was set up by the Hollie Gazzard Trust, with police support.
Ms Gazzard, 20, was killed by her ex-boyfriend at the Gloucester beauty salon she worked in.
It's estimated as many as one in five women and one in 12 men in the county will experience stalking in their lifetime.
Gloucestershire opener Chris Dent hit a century to save a draw against Durham at Nevil Road.
Resuming on 68 out of 175-3, with only a 59-run lead, Dent hit 101 to help Gloucestershire reach 320.
Keaton Jennings then made an unbeaten 30 as Durham got to 85-4 from 23 overs before hands were shaken.
Image source, Getty ImagesChris Dent completed the 12th first-class century of his career
Gloucestershire opener Chris Dent hits a century as Durham fall short of victory at Nevil Road.
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A father from Brent Knoll has made an emotional plea to find those responsible for destroying a set of crosses, donated in memory of his late daughter.
The three wooden Easter crosses were pulled down and damaged on Friday night.
The tradition of erecting the 15ft crosses on top of the landmark hill has been running since the late 1970s.
Andrew Gilling said the crosses had been "removed from the ground and broken up".
Quote MessageIt's mindless vandalism. The police have been contacted but how far they can take it, I've no idea.
Andrew Gilling
Image source, Rex FeaturesIt was an afternoon when Swindon Town had to accept the reality of relegation... or did it?
It seems the club brought a whole new meaning to avoiding relegation, by completely glossing over their fall to League Two in their club website match report, external.
The Robins did eventually acknowledge that they were bound for League Two some two days later, updating the original report to reflect that the loss "confirmed the club's relegation".
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An unreported relegation and a Huddersfield striker with the birthday blues are among five things you might have missed from the EFL.
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Bristol Zoo, external has shared a short film of its new baby gorilla.
The little Western lowland gorilla was born in the early hours of Saturday.
The sex of the infant is not yet known but keepers say it appears strong and has been seen suckling.
The new arrival takes the total number of gorillas living at Bristol Zoo to eight.
A rail operator is blaming an IT problem after a train ticket between two towns just 64 miles apart was offered for £10,000 on its website.
The direct Taunton-to-Trowbridge trip was apparently advertised at the price by Great Western Railway (GWR), from 22 May through to 14 July.
"We are aware of an IT glitch which has published fares for a first-class journey that does not exist," the firm said.
Image source, TrainlineThe ticket is for a journey between towns 64 miles apart making the trip cost £156 per mile.
Read MoreA hidden network of World War One tunnels and trenches has been unearthed on Salisbury Plain.
The chalk tunnels were used by the Army to train soldiers on how to cope with the trenches in France and Belgium, more than a century ago.
Will Glennon reports from Larkhill.
The network of tunnels were used to train WW1 servicemen to fight in the trenches in France
Image source, Rex FeaturesEngland's leading wicket taker James Anderson struck twice in 10 balls
Somerset have suffered their second consecutive County Championship defeat after England's leading wicket taker sparked a second innings collapse at Lancashire.
James Anderson struck twice in 10 balls as Somerset were bowled out for just 130 to lose by 164 runs.
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Lancashire pull off a surprise first win of the season as James Anderson triggers a Somerset collapse at Old Trafford.
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Somerset Live: £600,000 bill for police investigation into murder of grandfather, external
Somerset County Gazette:Avon and Somerset Police find man who kept damaging toilets on Exmoor, external
Gloucestershire Live:Boys who filmed pony attack to work at equestrian centre to apologise for their actions, external
Bath Chronicle:Bath teen Toby Symonds who denies raping underage girl will face trial by jury, external
Image source, Getty ImagesWarminster man has 53 Homer Simpson tattoos
A Warminster man is hoping to smash the world record for the most tattoos of the same cartoon character on a single body.
Ricky Viner has devoted his right arm to the appreciation of Homer Simpson by having 53 tattoos done of the infamous bungling dad.
The homage to Homer took 14 hours to complete and cost about £500.
It now needs to be verified by Guinness World Records.
The current record holder is Lee Weir from New Zealand, external who has just 41 tattoos of Homer Simpson tattooed on his left arm.
Image source, Caroline MorrisA fundraising campaign to rebuild a school play area damaged in a suspected arson attack has been launched.
Firefighters were called to the Oasis Academy Longmeadow, in Trowbridge, on Friday night.
Wiltshire Police says initial investigations suggest the blaze was started deliberately by a "group of youths" and asks for anyone with information to contact them.
If you were hoping to splash the cash on a £10,000 first class single from Taunton to Trowbridge, it seems you've missed your chance.
Trainline tweeted earlier it would be removing the £156-per-mile ticket. Now it seems it has...
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Listen: Swindon Town FC chairman Lee Power talks to BBC Wiltshire
Swindon Town chairman Lee Power said everyone at the club was "devastated" at being relegated to League Two, following their defeat to Scunthorpe United on Saturday.
He promised to work as hard as he can to get the team back in League One next season.
More than 800 homes have been affected by damage to an overhead line.
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Ideas to raise money for Bristol's parks have been discussed by the city council.
They include using land for commercial outdoor activities, increasing parking charges, offering sponsorship and selling bottled water from the Blaise Estate.
The authority wants to make the budget for the parks "cost neutral" by 2020, saving more than £4m in the process.
The plan's been called "impossible" by the Bristol Parks Forum.
Graffiti written by World War One soldiers on tunnels under Salisbury Plain has been found by archaeologists.
The network of tunnels were used to train WW1 servicemen to fight in the trenches in France and Belgium.
Will Glennon is live there now...