As it happened: West of England on Thursday, 28 September 2017

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News, sport, weather and travel updates from across the West of England on Thursday.

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Swindon: heavy congestion as recovery takes placepublished at 09:20 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
The A419 at Marlborough Road in Swindon is closed following "an accident involving three cars".
The Commonhead interchange has been congested since just before 0800 BST.
Highways England say they are working to remove vehicles involved, but traffic is expected to be affected for a while yet.
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Somerset cricket director leaving due to 'internal review'published at 09:12 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
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The director of cricket at Somerset County Cricket Club, Matt Maynard, is leaving the club after three seasons in charge.
Speaking to BBC Somerset's Claire Carter this morning, the CEO of the club, Lee Cooper said Matt was leaving after an internal review, but admitted players only found out hours before their vital match against Middlesex.
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The review has been ongoing for the last month, and we identified that having one individual responsible for everything cricket was too much for one man to deal with. The role will now be divided by two. Matt is good enough for one of them, but having held the position as director of cricket it was mutually decided that we will just move in a different direction. The players found out formally yesterday evening.
Lee Cooper, CEO of Somerset County Cricket Club
Travel: Portishead area jammed due to Portbury Hundred closurepublished at 08:53 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
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As expected, there is heavy congestion at Portishead, as rush-hour traffic tried to contend with the continuing closure of the Portbury Hundred.
The IPCC are continuing their examination of the scene where a man was, yesterday, shot by armed police.
Swindon traffic: serious traffic congestion likelypublished at 08:42 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
Traffic is being held stationary, due to a "multi-vehicle accident" at the Commonhead Roundabout (A419 Southbound) in Swindon, close to the M4.
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The roundabout, along with the A4312 Oxford Road, the A420 and Ermin Street (White Hart Roundabout) are all congested due to the incident.
The southbound road is closed if you're heading towards the M4 motorway.
Traffic is being diverted away via the Commonhead roundabout.
Emergency vehicles are attending.
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A419 closed southbound in Wiltshirepublished at 08:19 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
The A419 in the Stratton St. Margaret area of Swindon has been closed because of an accident involving two cars and a motorbike near the Commonhead Roundabout.
Traffic is building around the area.
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Investigations into the police shooting continuepublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
Portbury Hundred closed this morning
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been working throughout the night, examining the scene of the police shooting at Portbury Hundred yesterday morning.
They are trying to establish how many police officers were involved and how many shots were fired.
A port-mortem examination of the man shot by police will be carried out today.
A formal identification is expected to follow.
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Police remained at the scene overnight.
Travel: problems now on the M32published at 07:52 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
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Travel: busy on the A370 on the way into Bristolpublished at 07:50 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
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Diversions remain in place around the M5/A369 junction.
The Portbury Hundred will remain closed throughout this morning's rush-hour.
With traffic beginning to build, drivers are advised to find alternative routes.
Measles outbreak: parents urged to check on MMR jabspublished at 07:44 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
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Parents in Gloucestershire are being urged to make sure their children have had a second MMR jab, after an outbreak of measles.
Three confirmed and six probable cases of measles in children and young adults have been reported recently in the county.
While measles is now uncommon in the UK thanks to the MMR vaccination, those who have not received it, or its 'top-up' second injection, are still at risk of contracting the disease.
Public Health England is asking parents to make sure their children have had two full doses of the vaccine.
If you've been affected by this story, or know someone who has, please get in touch at bristol@bbc.co.uk or tweet us @BBCBristol.
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It is important to be aware that it is never too late to have the vaccine, so if you’ve not received two doses of the vaccine in the past – or you’re unsure – speak to your GP. There’s no harm in receiving an additional dose where there is any uncertainty.
Dr Toyin Ejidokun, Consultant in Communicable Disease Control for Public Health England South West
Ben Stokes: video allegedly shows England all-rounder in violent brawlpublished at 07:25 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
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Video footage has emerged that allegedly shows England's Ben Stokes in a violent brawl outside a nightclub.
The 26-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm after an incident in Bristol on Monday.
He was detained overnight and released under investigation while inquiries continue, police said.
The footage, obtained by The Sun,, external shows a man who very closely resembles Stokes repeatedly swinging punches towards two men, who are knocked to the ground.
You can read more about the story here.
Police shooting road to remain closedpublished at 07:07 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
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Bullet holes can be seen in the rear window of the red car
A road near the M5 motorway will remain closed during the morning rush hour, after a man died in a shooting involving armed police.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been gathering evidence and examining the scene of the incident throughout the night.
Officers fired shots at a car on the Portbury Hundred (A369) near junction 19 for Portishead at about 09:30 BST on Wednesday, an eyewitness told the BBC.
Avon and Somerset Police said it acted following reports of a man in a car with a handgun.
You can read more about the story here.
Good morning!published at 06:55 British Summer Time 28 September 2017
Welcome to Thursday's coverage of news from the West Country.
A reminder today for those travelling to and from Portishead that the A369 Portbury Hundred remains closed following yesterday's police shooting.
Here's Lucy Martin with today's weather forecast - dry for most of us with rain later
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Watch: Lucy Martin has the forecast, dry and warm for most of us with rain later.