West of England Local News Roundup: Cycle Hub Debate and Community Stories

This report compiles a daily selection of stories from local websites across the West of England, alongside notable content from social media. Bristol City Council has put forward a proposal for a regional cycling hub, featuring a kilometre-long track, to be situated in Lawrence Weston and Shirehampton. This initiative has garnered notice on Facebook. In Abbotswood, a DIY enthusiast constructed a ‘Christmas Cabin’ intended as a community meeting place. He subsequently shared a heartfelt post detailing a break-in that is hindering his efforts to fully realize his concept. This post was shared within the ‘What’s Going on Yate & Sodbury Facebook’ group. The University of Gloucestershire has drawn attention to one of its young alumni, who currently serves as the director/producer for an ITV chat show hosted by three disabled women. Numerous Christmas light displays are visible across the West, with RUH Bath having lit up new floral sculptures. Glastonbury Abbey reported welcoming 14,000 visitors over the weekend for its medieval Christmas market. Filming for “Young Sherlock,” a new Guy Ritchie series for Amazon Prime, is underway in Queen Square in Bristol. Separately, Bristol Live reported that an art installation featuring 40 red dresses displayed around east Bristol has generated controversy, as the piece intends to raise awareness for individuals killed and missing due to violence. An astonishing video submitted to ITV West Country depicts a pony disrupting a murmuration of starlings in Somerset. The Bridgwater Mercury has posed the question: was “Fallen Moon” in the docks worth £47,000? Readers are invited to follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire, and to submit story ideas via email or WhatsApp at 0800 313 4630. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external sites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available.