Summary

  • Live news, sport, travel and weather updates from across the West of England on Monday, 24 April 2017.

Live Reporting

  1. Gloucestershire in the lead against Durham as day 4 begins

    Paul CollingwoodGetty Images

    Paul Collingwood scored 97 for Durham yesterday but Gloucestershire start day 4 with a 59-run lead in Bristol.

    Full commentary from 10.30 here. 

    Read the full report from yesterday here.

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

    Durham's Collingwood falls short of ton

    Paul Collingwood scores 97 for Durham but Gloucestershire end day three with a 59-run lead in Bristol.

    Read More

  2. Travel: Taxi protest causes ongoing delays around Bristol Temple Meads

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post 2

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

  3. David Drew announces he will stand again in Stroud

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

    The former MP told BBC Gloucestershire he's applying to run again.

    David Drew was the MP for Stroud from 1997 until 2010, when he lost his seat to the Conservative Neil Carmichael.

    His selection must first be approved by the local Labour Party.  

  4. Somerset v Lancashire: Day four and everything to play for

    Liam LivingstoneRex Features

    Alex Davies and Liam Livingstone scored centuries for Lancashire yesterday leaving the test match nicely poised with one day left.

    Full commentary from 10.30 here.

    Read the full report from yesterday here.

    Livingstone helps Lancs into handy lead

    Alex Davies and Liam Livingstone score centuries to leave Lancashire's match with Somerset nicely poised with one day left.

    Read More

  5. Angry fans chant 'Power out' at Swindon Town FC

    Watch: Swindon Town FC fans demand chairman Lee Power leaves the club

    Disappointed Swindon Town fans called for the club's chairman to leave after losing to Scunthorpe United on Saturday. 

    The 2-1 defeat sparked supporters to chant "we want Power out" as they left the ground. 

    Chairman Lee Power said the fans were "entitled to be angry" and added "I have to take full responsibility. One thing is for sure, I won’t be leaving".

  6. Accident on A40 in Gloucester

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

  7. 'I didn't expect to be back so soon' says Yeovil Town Ladies striker Sarah Wiltshire

    Sarah WiltshireThe FA

    Yeovil Town Ladies striker Sarah Wiltshire says she did not expect to re-sign for the club so soon after giving birth.

    Full story here.

    'I didn't expect to be back so soon'

    Yeovil Town Ladies striker Sarah Wiltshire says she did not expect to re-sign for the club so soon after giving birth.

    Read More

  8. Liberal Democrat Daisy Benson will not stand for election in Yeovil because of house move

    Daisy BensonLiberal Democrats

    "With regret I've decided not to put myself forward to stand for the Liberal Democrats in Yeovil in the upcoming snap General Election," she says. 

    "Although I've been preparing for the past year, this election unfortunately comes at precisely the wrong time for me. 

    "I'm just in the process of completing purchasing a house within the constituency."

    Former Yeovil MP Paddy Ashdown says: "Daisy has helped to energise the constituency during her time as our PPC, and, I am very glad to tell you, has offered to continue to campaign for the upcoming county council elections in the time available to her, given her house move."

  9. BBC local radio headlines across the West

    Radio
    • BBC Radio Bristol: Avon Fire and Rescue is this week launching its first recruitment drive for eight years. 
    • BBC Gloucestershire: A new service to support victims of stalking is being launched in Gloucestershire today. 
    • BBC Somerset: Researchers from the South West say they may have made a major step forward in discovering the cause of multiple sclerosis. 
    • BBC Wiltshire: Swindon Town Football Club's counting the cost of relegation after going down to League Two when it was beaten by Scunthorpe. 

  10. Support service to support stalking victims launched

    Hollie GazzardGazzard family

    Hollie Gazzard was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in February 2014

    A new service offering help to victims of stalking is being launched today. 

    The Gloucestershire Stalking Support Service has been set up by the Hollie Gazzard Trust, with support from Gloucestershire Police. 

    Hollie, 20, was killed by her ex-boyfriend, in February 2014, while working at Fringe Benefits and La Bella Beauty salon in Gloucester.

    Her father, Nick Gazzard, said the service would "ensure a robust response to stalking behaviour and its victims" and increase awareness. 

    The service will include a dedicated stalking helpline and advice and guidance from a fully-trained independent stalking advocacy caseworker.

  11. Baby gorilla born at Bristol Zoo

    Tuoni and her baby gorillaBristol Zoo

    A baby gorilla born at Bristol Zoo has been described as "strong" in its first few hours of life. 

    Bristol Zoo said the baby was born to mum Touni and dad Jock in the early hours of Saturday morning. 

    A zoo spokesman said: "Despite being just a few hours old, the baby appears strong and mum is being very attentive." 

  12. Swindon Town fans accuse chairman of 'wrecking club'

    Watch: Swindon Town FC fans criticise club chairman Lee Power

    Swindon Town football fans are continuing their calls this morning for the chairman's departure from the club. 

    Shouting "we want Power out" they left disappointed after the Robins lost 2-1 at home to Scunthorpe yesterday, confirming relegation to League Two. 

    You can hear the reaction from fans on BBC Wiltshire this morning just after the 7pm news - and from Mr Power just after the 8pm news 

  13. Delays expected around Temple Meads station from 7:45am

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

  14. Bath Spa Station: 'upgrade completed'

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post 2

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

  15. Good morning from BBC Local Live in the West

    Good morning, this is BBC Local Live across the West of England - we'll be bringing you a full round-up of today's news, sport, travel and weather until 10pm. 

    Looks like the weather is going to turn colder from tonight - here's Holly Green with the full forecast.

    BBC West weather forecast with Holly Green