Appeal after robin caught in fly paper and bobcat rescued
Here’s our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.
Our pick of local website stories
Independent businesses on Park Street have told Bristol Live that plans for a bus gate – part of a £15m transformation scheme of the area – will have a “catastrophic effect”, external on their sales.
A zoo near Watchet is trying to raise funds to house a rescued bobcat, external, says ITV West Country. Tropiquaria Zoo arrived “with just 48 hours notice” to prevent it being put down.
On World Cancer Day, Somerset Live has shared the experiences of local MP Rachel Gilmour, external, and that two of the three women in her office have had – or are receiving – treatment for breast cancer.
A German shepherd tied to a tree for years in Romanian graveyard, external is now in a Wiltshire kennels and looking for a forever home.
And a mum in Wiltshire is opening a play café, external, having felt isolated during her maternity leave and dismayed at provisions on offer for mums with babies and young children. It’s set to be based near Royal Wootton Bassett high street.
Our top three from yesterday
There has been a lot of comments regarding Bristol City Council’s decision to invest £4.7m to start three new bus routes, external, mostly serving the south of the city.
A robin caught in fly paper, external has been taken in by Secret World Wildlife Rescue try to remove all of the residue. The charity is appealing for us to be more considerate with our litter.
And in time for Valentine’s Day, it looks like The Grand Pier has installed a ‘love lock fence’, external in the shape of a heart. This is to allow people to attach a padlock to the structure, with the initials of loved ones written or engraved on one side.
