Toll cut adds to house build 'pressure'published at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Monmouthshire estate agents say they have seen an 80% rise in homebuyers from Bristol in 2017.
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Toll cut adds to house build 'pressure'published at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Six fire crews at site of crashed aircraftpublished at 14:34 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Alistair Binney
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterSix fire crews are at the scene of a light aircraft crash, external in a field in Worcestershire.
There looks to be smoke coming from the cordoned-off scene and other emergency services have arrived.
West Mercia Police says the Civil Aviation Authority has been informed.
The single-engine plane came down at about 12:45, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
Aircraft crashes in Worcestershirepublished at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Alistair Binney
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterA light aircraft has crashed on Bredon Hill near Overbury in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said the single-engine plane came down at about 12:45 in a field., external
There's a cordon in place around the area and one eyewitness told me he'd seen pieces of aircraft in some of the trees.
M4 overnight slip road closurespublished at 13:55 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Overnight road closures around junction 17 of the M4 in Wiltshire are due to start tonight.
Roadworks are starting on the westbound slip road from 8pm tonight until 6am tomorrow and are expected to take three days to complete.
The next section to be affected will be the eastbound slip road, with lane closures on the roundabout itself.
The ongoing improvements include resurfacing, new traffic signals and new road markings.
Nailsea murder probe: Railway station platform to remain closedpublished at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
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End of twitter postNailsea murder probe: More pictures from the scenepublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Image caption, The woman's body was discovered at a house in Brendon Gardens in Nailsea
Image caption, Formal identification of the woman has not yet taken place, Avon and Somerset Police said.
Nailsea murder probe: Pictures from the scenepublished at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Image caption, A 27-year-old woman was found inside a property in Brendon Gardens, Nailsea, Somerset, with serious injuries and died at the scene, despite the efforts of paramedics.
Image caption, Officers arrested a 45-year-old man at nearby Nailsea and Backwell train station at 7.30am. He is receiving treatment in hospital.
Image caption, The train station is currently closed, with a cordon in place at Brendon Gardens. Police said this is likely to remain in place "throughout the day".
Rail strikes: Train workers at South Western Railway walkout in safety rowpublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Image source, Getty ImagesPassengers using rail services in the south of Wiltshire face three days of disruption.
Members of the RMT union at South Western Railway are on strike over concerns about the role of guards.
The firm says it expects to run 70% of services during today's walk out and on Wednesday and Friday when more action is due to take place.
Bath tourists and commuters face city-wide parking chargespublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
A plan to extend residents parking zones acorss the whole of Bath is being discussed by councillors today.
The proposal was put forward after the the public were asked for ideas to tackle congestion.
Under the scheme, the residents' parking zones that currently exist would be expanded to cover all of Bath, with a city-wide charge for commuters and visitors.
Murder investigation: What are the police saying?published at 11:25 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Officers say there is a cordon in place at a home on Brendon Gardens. They were called at 7am to reports a 27-year-old had been injured.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, she later died.
Quote MessageThis investigation is at a very early stage and we are doing everything possible to determine how the woman died. Her next of kin have been informed and specially trained officers will be providing them with all the support they need. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. Specialist crime scene investigators are now examining the scene while there is also an increased police presence in the area for reassurance. We’re aware this will have an impact on the wider community and I’d like to reassure people we believe this to be an isolated incident. Anyone with any concerns is encouraged to contact their local neighbourhood team.”
Det Ch Insp James Riccio, Avon and Somerset Police
Man arrested at Nailsea and Backwell railway station after deathpublished at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Following the discovery of a woman's body in Nailsea, police have arrested a man.
The 45-year-old was arrested at nearby Nailsea and Backwell train station and is currently receiving hospital treatment.
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Investigation launched after woman dies in Nailseapublished at 11:01 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
BreakingPolice launch murder investigation after a woman dies at a property on Brendon Gardens, Nailsea.
Knitted show garden to be created for hospicepublished at 10:40 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
A full-size knitted show garden is being created by a Gloucestershire widow to raise money for the hospice which cared for her late husband.
Clare Young, from Gloucester, hopes to raise £50,000 in his memory for the Sue Ryder Hospice in Cheltenham.
The installation will feature knitted plants known for their healing properties - such as lavender and rosemary.
Entitled Work of Heart, it will be displayed at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival in March.
Bitton crash causes Keynsham Bypass problemspublished at 09:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Image source, Lauren PriceTraffic was at a standstill on the Keynsham Bypass and nose-to-tail on nearby roads after the A431 through Bitton was closed in both directions.
It follows a serious accident on the High Street in Bitton in the early hours of Monday morning.
Avon and Somerset Police, said one person was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the car they were travelling in collided with a number of parked vehicles.
Image source, Lauren PriceThat's it for another year!published at 09:31 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Media caption, Watch: Turning the lights off for another year
Did you take down your Christmas lights on twelfth night?
Spare a thought for these residents in Burnham-on-Sea who spend months putting up and taking down their lights ever year - all for charity.
Christmas drink drive arrests down on last yearpublished at 08:59 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
The number of people arrested for drink and drug driving in the Avon and Somerset area fell this Christmas - compared to the year before.
Police say 146 arrests were made across the force area as part of Operation Tonic in December - down from 184 in 2016.
Of those arrested, 78 have been charged and another further 40 released while investigations continue.
Bristol uni fire could have spread quickly if not in roofpublished at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
Media caption, 'Fortunate' Bristol uni fire was in the roof says fire chief
A fire which broke out in a Bristol University building could have spread very quickly if it had not started in the roof, according to a fire boss.
Steve Quinton, group manager for Avon Fire and Rescue Service, added many historic buildings in the area would have been at risk without swift reactions from emergency crews.
At its peak 50 firefighters battled the blaze in the Fry Building.
He said there has been structural damage to the roof and water damage to several areas of the building.
Nailsea and Backwell railway station closed due to incidentpublished at 08:11 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
GWR says Nailsea and Backwell station has been closed and is urging passengers to find alternatives.
The firm said on Twitter: "Nailsea & Backwell station will be closed until further notice due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.
"Customers travelling to Nailsea & Backwell should travel through to Yatton and change for First bus X6A from Yatton station to Nailsea & Backwell."
Image source, GoogleBBC local radio headlines from across the Westpublished at 07:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
BBC Radio Bristol: The cost of crossing the Severn Bridges will be cut today for the first time ever.
BBC Somerset: A plan to cover the whole of the city of Bath with residents' parking zones is being discussed by councillors today.
BBC Wiltshire: Passengers using rail services in the south of Wiltshire face three days of disruption.
BBC Gloucestershire: The coldest ever Brass Monkey Swim has taken place at Chelteham Lido. Around 29 swimmers braced the chilly waters yesterday - competing in three races.
Rail line closed following fatality between Bristol and Westonpublished at 07:27 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2018
BreakingAll rail lines have been blocked between Weston-super-Mare and Bristol Temple Meads following a fatality, GWR says.
The firm reports that services running between the two stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 90 minutes.
It expects the disruption to continue until 9am.