Here’s our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.
It’s 29 years today since 21-year-old Fleur Lombard died fighting a fire in Staple Hill, external near Bristol. She was the first female firefighter to die whilst in service in peacetime Britain. Wreaths are going to be laid at Kingswood Fire Station in her honour.
“It’s just got to move forward now”. Bath Rugby have published the views of former national stars Lawrence Dallaglio and Chris Robshaw on the proposed new Stadium for Bath, external.
Jack Lopresti’s X account has released a press release on him joining Ukraine’s Military, external. The former MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke says he is honoured to “help the gallant and amazing Ukrainian people in any way I can”.
The voice of First Bus Fran Edwards has recorded a staggering 6,000 announcements over the last 12 months, external. She has now been with the company for 17 years, working as a customer service ambassador.
And in an incredible turn-around in fortunes, Ian Holloway has been nominated as League Two manager of the month, external.
Fleur Lombard died 29 years ago today
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A man in Burnham-on-Sea who has Crohn’s Disease is running his 100th marathon, external to take his fundraising total to more than £32k. Jason Vickers has been running events for 15 years, raising money for the MS Society.
Plans for a new bike lane and wider pavement to encourage people to walk or cycle, external to – what will be – the YTL Arena says Bristol 24/7 this morning.
Another McDonald’s could be coming to Cheltenham,, external occupying the former TGI Fridays site on the A40, according to Gloucestershire Live.
And the Weston Mercury reports a 24-year-old in the town has been crowned a national champion in bowls, external. Sam Stocker has won the England indoor men’s under-25 title.
